LARSEN & TOUBRO
EASTBURRY-MASHOBRA Holiday Home Facility
in Himachal Pradesh
Eastburry-1 Holiday Home in Mashobra, Himachal Pradesh is a facility especially
designed for employees of L&T (S-1 to M1-C).
Eastburry Holiday Home View
The British empire may have ceased to exit, but its echo lingers on in Shimla (2205m). As
the Summer Capital of the British in India, Shimla was the country's focus for the better
part of every year and now, is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. Today, it has well
developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions making it one of India's
most popular hill resort. Situated in the lower ranges of the Himalayan mountains, it is
surrounded by pine deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Towards the north lie the
snow-covered high-ranges, while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying
fields. Within the town are host of splendid colonial edifices, quaint cottages and charming
walks. Shimla offers a variety of shopping, sport and entertainment activities
The climate in Shimla is predominantly cold during winters, and moderately warm during
summers. The temperatures range from 3.95 °C (39.11 °F) to 32.95 °C (91.31 °F) over the
year. The average temperature during summer is between 14 °C and 20 °C, and between -
7 °C and 10 °C in winter. Monthly precipitation varies between 24 mm in November to 415
mm in July. It is typically around 45 mm per month during winter and spring and around
115 mm in June as the monsoon approaches. The average total annual precipitation is
1520 mm (62 inches). Snowfall in the region, which usually took place in the month of
December has lately (over the last fifteen years) been happening in January or early
February every year.
EASTBURRY-1 Holiday Home Pics
Living Room Dining Area
Master Bedroom Guest Room
Play Area Gallery View
Facilities at Eastburry Holiday Home:
• 3-Bedroom Bungalow, with attached baths, family lounge living/dining room, Open
sit-outs & terraces.
• Cook & caretaker for food and maintenance services. Provisions for food shall be
purchased directly by you or through cook / caretaker at your cost. For your
requirements of food on your arrival, please advise cook / caretaker a day prior to
reaching on mobile number mentioned in allotment letter.
• Heaters & Blankets in all rooms.
• Bathrooms equipped with geysers.
• LCD TVs with DTH connections in each room.
• Refrigerator, Microwave Oven, Washing machine, electric iron available for use.
• Badminton, Carom, Chess, playing cards, magazines etc available for recreation.
• PC with Internet access.
• Generator/UPS back up.
• Servant & Driver Quarters.
PLACES OF INTEREST
THE RIDGE: This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the
mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the
neo - Tudor library building - are worth seeing.
LAKKAR BAZAR: Popular for its wood crafts and Souvenirs, this is just off the Ridge.
JAKHOO HILL (2.5 km): At 2455m, this is the town's
highest peak and a famous point for Shimla's famous
views. The summit is crowned with a temple dedicated
to Lord Hanuman. The hill is full of paths and narrow
roads which are enjoyable walks.
ST. MICHAEL'S CATHEDRAL: This dressed-stone
church with fine stained glass has a cruciform design. It
is located just off the Mall, below the District Courts.
STATE MUSEUM (3km): This houses a representative
collection of Himachal's rich heritage. Exhibits include
archaeological artifacts, carvings, paintings and sculptures. Closed on Monday and holidays.
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY (4 km): At 1983m, this magnificent
English renaissance structure was the former Viceregal Lodge. Its lawns and woodland are
added attractions. Entry by ticket ( nominal charge ). A portion of the interior is also open
to the public, except on Sundays and holidays.
THE GLEN (4 km ): At 1830m, It is a thickly wooded
ravine through which a stream flows. It is a popular
picnic spot.
ANNANDALE (4.5 km):
Surrounded by a thick deodar forest, this large glade
has an ancient temple on the edge.
PROSPECT HILL AND KAMNA DEVI ( 6 km): At
2125m and crowned by a temple dedicated to Kamna
Devi, the Hill offers spectacular wide views of the city
and its environs.
NALDEHRA : Located at distance of 22 km from
Shimla, Naldehra (2044 m) is a heaven for tourists. It
boasts of the oldest 9 hole golf course in the country.
The well groomed Golf Course is a lovely verdant,
perhaps one of the finest and sporty in India. Crowned
with a springing turf the Golf Course was suggested by
Lord Curzon. He was so enchanted by the place that he
gave his daughter Alexendra, "Naldehra" as her second
name. It is the venue of many competitions. The Nag
temple is also situated here and Naldehra derives its
name from it.
SANKAT MOCHAN (7 km): This is a temple dedicated
to Lord Hanuman.
TARA DEVI (11 km): 2044m, A thickly wooded hill with a temple dedicated to Tara Devi.
MASHOBRA (12 km): At 2149m, this beautiful suburb is surrounded by thick forests.
From here, a track leads down to Sipur which is an exquisite glade shaded by ancient
deodar trees. There are old temples a fair is held every April.
KUFRI (16 km): Famous for its ski slopes also have
enjoyable walks leading up to Mahasu Peak in proximity.
A Nature Park and Mini Zoo are other places worth
visiting. Hill ponies and Yaks are available for a joy ride.
HiPTDC here runs Cafe Lalit.
FAGU (22 km): Fagu is a tiny village aside a saddle-like
mountain along Hindustan Tibet Road. A rare range of
views is visible from here, which include vivid dales and
snow clad peaks. The picturesque countryside is dotted
with clusters of villages, fruit gardens and nearby
terraced fields. Fog characterizes the hillside landscape
endowed with romantic ambience. Most of the area is
covered with conifers of Himalayan cedar and spruce.
Located at an altitude of 2,450 m, Fagu, perhaps have derived its name from the fog itself.
CHAIL (45 km): (2226 m) provides many bounties of nature. Once the summer capital
of Maharaja of Patiala, the Kingly Palace decorated with some historical objects as well, is
now owned as a Heritage building by HPTDC. Also famous for the world's highest Cricket
Ground, Wildlife Sactuary and Sidh Baba ka Mandir.
TATTAPANI (51 km): At 656m, there are hot sulphur springs believed to have medicinal
value.
NARKANDA (42 km): (2708 m) On the Hindustan Tibet road, Narkanda offers a
spectacular view of higher snow ranges. An uphill trek (8 km) through deodar woods leads
beholder to Hatu Peak famous for ancient Hatu Mata Temple (3475 m) which is now
connected with a motorable road. During winter, under the aegis of HPTDC, skiing is also
conducted here. Kotgarh and Thanedhar, Himachal's Apple heartland famous for delicious
apples are located in vicinity. HPTDC runs Hotel Hatu at Narkanda.
HH Address: EASTBURRY-1,
Near Mahasu House,
Village Purani Koti,
MASHOBRA - SHIMLA (H.P.)
No. of persons: The Bungalow & its facilities are equipped to comfortably
accommodate 6 Persons, including children.
Booking procedure: Eligible employees need to book “EASTBURY Holiday Home” on
eCampus online.
General Instructions:
• Bookings will be done on first come first serve basis through ecampus.
• Bookings are not transferable or mutually interchangeable with other employees.
• Usage of the Holiday Home is for L&T employees & their families. Caretaker has
been instructed to request the guest to produce identification on arrival.
• In case concerned L&T employee is not accompanying the other guests, the
caretaker has been instructed not to permit check-in.
• For cancellations, kindly cancel your booking 30 days in advance, so that Holiday
Home can be allotted to the next person on the waiting list.
