Interactions with native people during Village Study Tour can give a detail insight about local livelihood, lifestyle, culture, challenges of life.
Here in Koti/Neen, Shimla you can easily experience all four seasons in one day. We tell our travelers to prepare for anything. Weather can range from snow to wind to rain to sunshine at any point of the year. Learn how the region’s complex weather system works and why it is so extreme.
Noted for their colourful dresses and distinguished physical characters, the people are very warm and friendly nature and the 'untouched' simplicity which constitute an integral part of the beautiful Culture of Himachal Pradesh. Most of the people here depend on agriculture for livelihood. Villages usually have terraced fields and small two storey houses with sloping roof. The villages are mostly self-contained with a few shops to take care of basic necessities of life. Village also have a temple, where people congregate for worship. Gods are carried on palanquins to village fairs and festivals. The folk songs sung by the locals are full of charm. They are usually based on religious or a romantic theme. People gather in a circle in village fairs and dance to the tune of these songs. The dancing is usually spontaneous during a village fair and is symbolic of the peace and joy of the people. In general people of Himachal Pradesh are honest, truthful, gentle, and good humoured.
Located in one of the districts of Shimla, the flora and fauna in Koti Neen, is the idyllic retreat for the wildlife buffs and nature lovers. Whole area was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in the year 1976 and comes under Chail Wild Life sanctuary, This wildlife Sanctuary is shrouded in Deodar and Oak Forests is the store house of a rich variety of flora and fauna. Explore the sprawling acres of greenery and dense woodlands of Chail Sanctuary still unspoilt by the crowds and pollution. Nestled amidst the green valleys with the snow clad peaks in the background, Chail Sanctuary remains the ideal destination for the wildlife lovers.
The Chail Sanctuary has a rich variety of flora and fauna. From the rare orchids to the endangered species you can find them here. You can get a glimpse of animals and birds like Sambar, Goral, Common Langur, Leopard, Rhesus Macaque, Himalayan Black Bear, Red Deer, Silver-White Oak, Barking Deer, Indian Hare, Yellow Throated Marten, Indian Porcupine, Common Giant and Kashmiri Flying Squirrel and Pheasants. The Chir Pheasants breeding and rehabilitation Programme was introduced here. The major tourist attractions of the Chail Sanctuary are the barking deers and Kalijin. Explore the beautiful forests and for the adventure freaks the trekking options are also available in this wildlife sanctuary of Himachal Pradesh. Trekking from Chail to Gaura and Chail to Jhajja is quite common amongst the trekkers The staff and forest officials are quite helpful and in case of any problems you can seek their help.
Updated Mar. 29th, 2022
Dear Traveler,
Welcome back! At Snow Trails Resort, the health and safety of our guests and staff will always come first. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, new practices and procedures have been implemented property-wide in accordance with the latest guidelines and recommendations from the CDC, WHO, and other local, state and national authorities. We continue work with sanitizing, to make sure that our cleaning protocols are comprehensive and in the interest of maintaining a safe environment. Please see below to review some of the new practices and modifications to anticipate during your stay. We look forward to hosting you!
While we strive to do all we can to protect your health during this time, please note that exposure to Covid-19 is a risk at any public location where people are present. We cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed during your visit. When visiting, we ask that you follow our guidelines of; wearing a face covering in all public areas, practicing social distancing of 6 feet between unrelated groups, obeying floor markings indicating physical distancing requirements, frequently washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and delaying your visit if you have a fever above 100.4° or symptoms known to be associated with Covid-19.
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The Team at Snow Trails Resort, Koti, Shimla