There is an old folk song, also sung by Janis Joplin "Me and Bobby Mcgee", which has phrase "Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose". when was it last you felt like this, nothing left to lose and you just went, remembering that "The important thing is to go".When you just said yes.
Our weekend trips are designed, for just what you think - a quick rendezvous, a break and an escape from the grueling weekdays at your office or work. We take you into the great outdoors, try to activate your frayed sense of being active, or if you are inclined to recline on a chair, reading a book, gazing away at the natural splendors of mountains, deserts or beaches, or maybe even a short sojourn for honing your photography skills in the wild or in some exquisite landscapes and cultures, we try and help you in doing JUST THAT. Choose from a plethora of destinations in North India (approximately within a 4 hours - 9 hours driving distance from Delhi) in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. We also have the option of flying out to other places around the rest of India and spending that precious weekend by yourself, or with your family and friends. Activities include Rafting (at our permanent camps in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh) Mountain Cycling, Obstacle courses, and short day hikes. You can choose from different accommodations at pristine places, secretly tucked away in the mountains and regain your time lost. Scroll through to know more about the various options you have.
Many people ask us, so who do you take out for these short trips and what all can you arrange? Well we plan and arrange these trips for you, your family and friends and also for Teams and Groups from the Corporate world, schools, colleges and other similar places. Most often we have found Corporates need special programs on skills development and their own events. Our facilitators ensure just that. Be it a team building session or a leadership module, we know our job and ensure you to have fun. We encourage you to trust us and let us design a special event for you, which addresses all your needs, A biathlon for your team and office mates or a program with 6-7 small events, which are fun, exciting and actually let you bridge and meet your objectives. You can choose from activities ranging from Paintball, Raft Building to making your own bike and other sports.
So How many people can accompany us? Well again we are most comfortable with any number of people, depending upon what is your favored destination and how much time you have. From a couple to a large group, we ensure, you come back rejuvenated with a great link back to the experience over the weekend.
Some destinations are described as below.
CEDAR HILL LODGE - Charabara - Shimla
Location: Cedar Hill Lodge rests on a hilltop at 8100 ft. & is situated in the heart of the Indian Himalayas — 12 Kms. of a picturesque drive from the packed hill station Shimla. A twenty-minute drive from Shimla, Cedar Hill Lodge resides in a tiny village named ‘Chharabra’ which is mostly a pit stop for foodies heading towards the popular sightseeing option of Kufri.
The hillside provides a pleasant mix blended with a rural, rustic charm with an enchanting view of the ‘North-Western Himalayas’ at the background. The cool summers winds and the hovering clouds tend to play out a dance of design with these ‘White Wonders’ but closer to sight one sees a network of mountain chains toiled on by man since ages - and as the moods of Nature swing, here one finds serenity in many a shades. Cedar Hill is carved into four pie holds, neighbored by a few residences, encircled to one side by a reserved forest (Water Catchment Area), The Oberoi Wildflower Hall, The Presidents Retreat, and a couple of residences as for the others in official capacity…
To Cedar Hills Front: ‘The View’: are the big bulging mountains that occasionally 
stand overshadowed with the Great Himalayas towering behind them. The peaceful location, the serene surroundings still serves people as a retreat from the summers, and a rejuvenation of the mind. Cedar Hill Lodge is 100 meters (blissfully) away from the highway, the eating places, and the tiny hub of activity that is our village allowing our guests to be connected between nature and civilization at the same time.
stand overshadowed with the Great Himalayas towering behind them. The peaceful location, the serene surroundings still serves people as a retreat from the summers, and a rejuvenation of the mind. Cedar Hill Lodge is 100 meters (blissfully) away from the highway, the eating places, and the tiny hub of activity that is our village allowing our guests to be connected between nature and civilization at the same time. The Village: Chharabra is a village made up of a handful of families and the population here is in short supply where everybody knows everyone. The village is lively during the summers as the tourists try to capture the perfect picture of the North-Western Himalayas and the rugged mountains chains closer by. The broad view of the Himalayas is unique to our village, and can only be found in a selected few destinations in Himachal.
By sunset: the leaving tourists, the echoes of the passing vehicles, the Himalayan Griffons soaring high above the mountains in the coloured sky, and all the people under it yield to the photogenic landscape to blend in with the slow rhythm of twinkling lights glowing far by… And every now and then there is this sublime occasion, the fascination that is the full moon rising from the Himalayas that brings Chharabra to a standstill.
At The Cedar Hill Lodge, in Chharbra, you are free to compose those sweet memories that are the calling of a vacation.
All rooms are mountain facing (with a view that will be forever transfixed in your mind). All rooms have attached fully-tiled bathrooms, round the clock running water; with shower panels. The interiors are supremely polished, in part the wood having been used: Cedar. Cedar Hill Lodge is spread over 1100 sq. meters. And a six room lodge amidst it provides our guests with ample space to lie out in the sun or just walk around feeling for the grass, the wildflowers; or to just hear the wind blowing the echoes of a symphony that may be your I-pod.
HOW TO REACH - Charabara is 390 kms from Delhi, a little off on the NH 22 at Charabara Village, 9 kms from Shimla. Approximate driving time from Delhi 8-9 Hours.
TARRIFF - Upon request. For Groups and Couples and Single Travelers (Double Sharing 12 people - Triple Sharing 18 People)
ACTIVITIES - Mountain Cycling, Short day Hikes. Obstacle Course and Rappelling and Rock Climbing options available in the nearby forest. Rafting at Tattapani (From Chabba to Tattapani: 18kms, Grade II-III, 1 hour) 46 kms/2 and a 1/2 Hours from Cedar Hill.
CROSSROADS - MATIANA, NH 22.
Located on NH 22, 45km from Shimla and 380 km from New Delhi. 9 Hours from Delhi.
Airport at Jubbarhatti (Shimla), 65 km from the resort
The USP is the homely food we serve from their family's very own kitchen. So what we savour, you share with us! Crossroads is a NON-HOTEL .... is what people who visit it fee.
TARRIFF - Upon request. For Groups and Couples and Single Travelers (Double Sharing 12 people - Triple Sharing 18 People)
ACTIVITIES - Mountain Cycling, Short day Hikes. Obstacle Course and Rappelling and Rock Climbing options available in the nearby forest.Narkanda is only 15 kms from Crossroads, and offeres numerous walks in its vicinity. The apple country of Thanedar and Kotgarh is also right next. Tani Jubbar Lake is also on the way.
