Tarika Resort & Spa, Chail  

Perched in the pine forests of Chail in Himachal Pradesh, this mountain resort & spa sits near Kandaghat and Kufri. It’s steps from Chail Wildlife Sanctuary and Chail Cricket Ground, about 0.2 mi from a nearby gurudwara and roughly 42 km from Mall Road.

Spread over several acres with a neat tarred road to the gate, the property feels private and spacious. About 63–66 rooms and cottages blend contemporary design with local charm. Many rooms have private balconies or patios with sweeping views of Chail, plus minibars, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms stocked with toiletries and slippers.

Spa lovers get a full menu: massage rooms, a spa center, sauna, steam room, solarium and hamam. Pools include indoor and outdoor options and an aquapark. There's a gym, mini-golf, ski school and ski-to-door access with rental and pass services for winter fun. Extra play: casino, karaoke, bowling, ping-pong, library, picnic and BBQ areas. Helpful extras include a tour desk, on-site parking, laundry, ATM, car rental and accessible elevators. Expect crisp, pine-scented mornings and clear mountain air.

A business center and a banquet hall handle meetings and events. Complimentary wireless internet and express check-in/out keep things smooth. Free self-parking and lobby newspapers are available.

Two on-site restaurants serve international dishes, including a featured outlet called Jungal Me Mangal. There's a bar/lounge, a coffee shop for snacks, and 24-hour room service. Breakfast is offered for a fee.