Deepjyoti is located at Village Mohri, just 1 Km from Shoghi at Shoghi - Anandpur Road which is also famous as Tara Devi Temple Road. Shoghi - Anandpur Road is in fact a newly constructed Dhalli Bye Pass road leading to Kufri, Naldehra, Mashobra, Tatapani, Narkanada, Upper Shimla and Kinnaure District. Shoghi is just 13 Kms short to Shimla on Kalka Shimla National Highway No. 22 and also connected with heritage small gauze Kalka-Shimla railway line. Both Railway station and Bus stand are at a walk able distance from Deepjyoti and is well connected with clean, wide metal led spiral roads with regular bus and train facility.
* What is the distance of Deepjyoti from main centres and tourist places?
* Deepjyoti is just
- 1 Km. from nearest marketing centre Shoghi.
- 1 Km from Railway Station/Bus Stand, Shoghi.
- 13 Kms. from Railway Station, Shimla and 14 Kms. from ISBT, Shimla.
- 20 Kms. from Jubberhatti Airport, Shimla.
- 74 Kms. from nearest broad Gauge Railway Station, Kalka.
- 103 Kms. from Chandigarh by road.
- Famous Taradevi Temple - 3 Kms, Prachin Hanuman Mandir - 6 Kms, Mahunag Mandir - 6 Kms, Sankat Mochan Mandir- 7 Kms, Vashno Devi Gufa - 7 Kms, Kamna Devi Temple- 9 Kms, Kali Bari Mandir - 14 Kms, Jakhoo temple - 19 Kms, Prachin Devta Dhanu Temple - 19 Kms and Dhingu Mata Mandir - 20 Kms.
- Bharat Scout and Guide Camp - 6 Kms.
- Shimla Town, a famous hill station, the Capital of Himachal Pradesh and erstwhile summer capital of British India - 14 Kms.
- The Institute of Advanced studies (Vice regal lodge) 10 Kms, Summer hills 14 kms, Prospect Hills 10 kms, Chadwick falls 15 kms, Glen forest 14 kms, Shimla state Museum 13 kms, Annandale 15 kms, Ridge Maidan & Mall Road 15 Kms.
- Sanjauli 20 Kms, Kufri 30 Kms., Mashobra & Craignano 30 Kms, Naldehra 35 kms, Fagu 36 Kms, Chail 45 kms. Use of Shoghi-Dhalli Bye pass road to visit these places
- from Deepjyoti can avert traffic jams of Shimla town.
Deepjyoti is known for peaceful 'n' comfortable stay at affordable rates, a place to relax rest and enjoy in cool and calm atmosphere. Deepjyoti is an ideal holiday destination for tourists, families, groups, newly married couples, students and foreigners due to economical, budget accommodation, attractive tariff and homely atmosphere. Elegant interiors, panoramic surroundings and neat & clean rooms with all modern amenities at reasonable rates make Deepjyoti the finest place to stay in and around Shimla. We personally look after the guests to make them feel at home. A view of Deepjyoti, adjoining area and a ride of toy train from Shoghi to Shimla makes the stay memorable and a walk through dense forest exploring dancing trees of Tarab hill will be always an unforgettable event.
* How to reach Deepjyoti by road?
If coming by bus, Shoghi is the prominent bus stoppage between Kandaghat and Shimla just 13 Kms short to Shimla on Kalka Shimla National Highway No. 22. Land at Shoghi and taxis are readily available for Deepjyoti. Pick up facilities from Shoghi, at nominal rates of Rs 50/= may be provided.
If you are coming by car, switch to right arm, Shoghi - Anandpur Road (also famous as Tara Devi Temple Road) just after crossing Shoghi Bazaar and Deepjyoti is next to the mile stone at 1 Km in valley side.
* How to reach Deepjyoti by train?
Shoghi Railway station, on heritage Kalka-Shimla small gauge railway line is just 1 kilometer from Deepjyoti. Nearest broad gauge railway station Kalka is at a distance of 70 Kms. Some trains do not have a stop at Shoghi while coming from Kalka. Pick up facility may be provided from nearest railway stations viz. Shoghi (1 Km), Kaithlighat (5 Kms), Tara Devi (8 Kms) and Shimla (13 Kms) at nominal rates of Rs 50/=, Rs 100/=, Rs 150/= and Rs 300/= respectively.
* How to reach Deepjyoti by Air?
Shimla Airport also known as Jubber Hatti Airport is about 20 Kms from Deepjyoti and taxi services can be availed to reach Shoghi and Deepjyoti. It is advisable to get the prior information of weather report particularly in winter and monsoon seasons to avoid flight delays and cancellations.
* What is the distance of Shimla from Deepjyoti and what are the modes of conveyance?
Deepjyoti is just 14 Kms short to Shimla, 1 Km from Shoghi on Kalka Shimla National Highway No. 22 which is also connected with heritage small gauge railway line. Both Railway station and Bus stand are at a walk able distance from Deepjyoti and is well connected with clean, wide metalled spiral roads with regular bus and train services. Local buses are available from the Gate of Deepjyoti at specified times and frequently from Shoghi at nominal ticket charges of Rs 10 to15. By availing another option of riding the toy train in the lap of nature on spiral narrow gauge from Shoghi to Shimla will craft your journey more memorable.
Dropping / Pickup charges to Shimla from Deepjyoti by taxi are Rs. 300.
Both Shoghi railway station and bus stand are only 1 kilometer from Deepjyoti. Shimla Railway Station is 13 Kms, ISBT Shimla is 14 Kms and Shimla Airport (also known as Jubber Hatti airport) is 20 Kms from Deepjyoti.
Pickup/Dropping facilities may be provided on demand. Pickup/Dropping charges for/from various bus stops/railway stations viz. Shoghi (1 Km), Kaithlighat ( 5 Kms), Tara Devi (8 Kms) and Shimla (13 Kms) at nominal rates of Rs 50/=, Rs 100/=, Rs 150/= and Rs 300/= respectively.
The amenities available at Deepjyoti are:
- Well furnished, neat, airy and sunny rooms.
- Each room with attached Bathrooms and toilets.
- Wall to wall carpeting.
- Colored Television with multi channels.
- Regular hot and cold water.
- Aqua pure water for drinking.
- Neat and clean kitchen.
- Sufficient pleasurable well furnished tiled dinning space.
- Fresh Vegetarian food is provided if ordered well in advance.
- Restricted kitchen facility for guests desiring long stays.
- Separate Driver's dormitory.
- Drive in with abundant parking space.
- Eco friendly environment with abundant open space.
- On demand Taxi services.
* Are there TV’s in the rooms with multi channels?
Yes colour TV with multi channels is available in every room.
The tariff is Rs 1000 per day for double bed rooms.
Check in and check out time is 12:00 noon and 10:00 AM respectively.
* Is breakfast included in the room tariff?
Breakfast is not included in room tariff and is offered at nominal rates.
Home cooked fresh seasonal lunch and dinner is provided subject to prior information. Tea/Coffee/Milk/Juice etc. are also available at all times.
One daily need shop is at just 100 mts distance and a number of general shops, dhabas and restaurants are there in Shoghi main bazar at a walkable distance.
* Can more than two persons stay in one room?
Yes maximum of 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 small children can stay in one room. Extra bed charges if required are Rs 200.
Rooms can be booked in advance by paying 50% of the tariff after taking availability confirmation on email / phone.
More than15 days prior to arrival - service cost if any.
15 days to 05 days prior to arrival - 50% of the advance.
Less than 5 days or no reporting - NO REFUND.
We prefer cash payments. You can also deposit the amount through online banking or any branch of SBI in our CBS account immediately after confirming the booking on phone. If the amount is not deposited within two hours of confirmation, the booking will automatically get cancelled.
* What more activities can be performed at/from Deepjyoti?
- A visit to historic Shimla town, Kufri, Naldehra, Chail etc.
- Guided Forest walk amid dancing trees and melodious chants of birds.
- A toy train journey to Kaithlighat, Taradevi or Shimla.
- Enjoying Bonfire in cold winters.
- A virtual guided village tour to experience the sights, smells, tastes and traditions of local area.
- Wildlife watching in the lap of nature
- Morning walk to make a memorable and rejuvenating start of the day.
- A tour to a dozen of temples.
- Exploiting the famous Tarab Hill.
- Indoor games like chess carom etc.
- Special celebrations of birthdays, marriage anniversaries etc.
- Cricket match with local boys.
- Participation in Special Bhandars on every Sunday.
- A lot of Fun games at snow times.
- White water rafting, paragliding, snow skiing, trekking, rock climbing etc. organised subject to availability of experienced mountain guides.
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