Inside a 4.4-Acre Forest Resort in Kasauli with a Glass-Enclosed Pool and Pine Trees Inside Its Banquet Hall.
Imagine staying in a forest surrounded by mature pine trees, swimming in a glass-enclosed pool overlooking the mountains, or attending a celebration in a banquet hall where fully grown trees pass through the building.
This is the experience at Chillaru Spa & Resort, a 4.4-acre forest retreat in the Kasauli Hills of Solan, Himachal Pradesh, approximately 20 km from Solan and connected by road to Chandigarh. Click on the listing below to check the venue.
With 50 rooms across six categories, five wedding and celebration venues, a spa and an all-weather swimming pool, the resort brings accommodation, wellness and events together within its natural landscape.
Rooms Inspired by Wood and Traditional Craft.
Chillaru offers six room categories: Superior, Premium, Executive, Presidential, Chillaru Suite and Family Suite.
Natural wood features throughout the rooms, from ceilings and flooring to beds and wardrobes. Most categories have private mountain-view balconies, while the Family Suite has a dedicated outdoor sitting area.
Selected rooms feature four-poster beds made from antique Burmese teak, furniture from Drexel Heritage, hand-painted artwork and traditional Indian hanging lights.
Amenities include pure-cotton linen, season-specific duvets, minibars, safes, tea and coffee facilities, spacious bathrooms and biodegradable bath accessories. Selected marble washbasins also feature inlaid semi-precious stones such as agate, turquoise, lapis lazuli, coral and cat's eye.
Larger room categories offer additional living space, bathtubs, private Jacuzzi facilities and interconnected family accommodation.
A Living Pine Forest with Antiques and Artefacts.
Hundreds of pine trees surround the resort. More than 200 deodar and fruit trees have also been planted over the past four years.
Walking paths and open forest spaces are complemented by architectural elements and antiques collected from different parts of India. These include traditional Rajasthani and Gujarati jharokhas, antique entrance gates, vintage iron kadhais, wooden sandooks, rosewood and teakwood columns, an old projector and traditional Jacob's ladders.
One of the most distinctive installations is a 280-kg brass statue of Lord Buddha set within the forest landscape.
The Ridge is another highlight, offering open mountain and forest views, natural breezes and a setting for outdoor gatherings and celebrations.
A Glass-Enclosed Swimming Pool for Every Season.
The resort has an approximately 70 × 20-foot swimming pool enclosed in glass, allowing guests to enjoy mountain and forest views while swimming.
It features rain-effect arrangements, water jets along one side, an adjoining eight-seater Jacuzzi and a large wooden pool deck. The Jacuzzi area can also be adapted for children.
A Banquet Hall with Three Living Pine Trees.
Perhaps Chillaru's most unusual architectural feature is its indoor banquet hall, where three fully grown pine trees pass directly through the building.
The hall can comfortably accommodate approximately 200 guests, depending on the event layout.
Its features include natural-wood interiors, Marino wool carpeting, Drexel Heritage furniture, teakwood and cane furnishings, double-layer insulated walls, double-glazed toughened glass and seasonal ventilation. Panoramic mountain views keep the surrounding landscape visible from indoors.
Five Venues for Weddings and Celebrations.
Chillaru has five named celebration spaces:
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Cheedh Utsav
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Cheedh Dhaara
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Cheedh Kunj
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Cheedh Aangan
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Cheedh Shikhar
These spaces allow wedding functions to take place in different indoor and outdoor settings across the property. Final guest capacities depend on seating, stage, mandap, décor, catering and production arrangements.
With 50 rooms, the resort can also accommodate wedding parties, families and corporate groups.
Spa, Dining and Experiences.
Wellness facilities and experiences include massages, steam, Jacuzzi, yoga and meditation, subject to availability and prior arrangements.
Guests can also enjoy multi-cuisine dining with Himachali influences, selected outdoor or private dining experiences, forest walks, picnics, high tea, bonfire evenings, indoor games, pinecone painting and group activities.
The resort also uses reusable food-grade glass water bottles, encourages responsible water consumption and continues to develop its landscape through tree planting.
A Retreat for More Than Just Holidays.
Chillaru is suited to couples seeking a quiet hill escape, families looking for spacious accommodation, wellness travellers and groups planning celebrations.
Its five event venues and banquet facilities also make it an option for destination weddings, private functions, corporate retreats and leadership gatherings.
Chillaru Spa & Resort brings together 50 rooms, a forest setting, distinctive architecture, wellness facilities and celebration spaces across 4.4 acres in the Kasauli Hills.
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