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Chonor House is a branch of
Norbulingka, it is the best
place to stay in Mcleod Ganj,
conveniently located near
the Thekchen Chöling Temple
adjacent to HH the Dalai
Lama’s residence. Each of
eleven well-appointed rooms
of Chonor House is
magnificently decorated
according to a unique
Tibetan theme with murals
featuring regions such as
Kham, Amdo and Central Tibet
and the flora and fauna of
the Land of Snow. These
striking wall paintings are
complemented by appliquéd
fabrics, hand-knotted
carpets and carved and
decorated wooden furniture,
all created by Norbulingka
craftsmen. Set amidst tall
cedars, Chonor House is
serenely removed from the
hustle and bustle of the
town, and yet within easy
walking distance of
everything McLeod has to
offer.
Chonor House was designed
and built by British
architect David Porter in a
style intended to blend with
the natural environment of
the hills overlooking the
Kangra valley. The stone and
slates were obtained from
the surrounding hills and
carried by mule to the site.
The shape and location of
the building preserved the
large pine & cedar trees
which dominate the garden
and dining area at the back
of the building.
Rooms:
Each of the eleven
well-appointed rooms at
Chonor House has been
uniquely decorated according
to a different Tibetan
theme, with murals featuring
regions such as Amdo, Kham
and Central Tibet and the
flora and fauna of the Land
of Snow. These prominent
wall paintings created by
Norbulingka artists are
complemented by appliquéd
fabrics, hand-knotted
carpets and carved and
decorated wooden furniture.
Each room is provided with
24 hrs hot & cold water,
complimentary herbal tea
bags, a small electric
kettle, a mini-bar,
air-conditioning, a gas
heater in Winter, a mini
fridge, local and
international telephone
dialling. Fee wifi facility
is also available in rooms.
Restaurant:
Chonor Restaurant serves
fine international cuisine
made with the freshest
ingredients, as well as a
variety of fresh juices,
cakes, and specialty coffee
drinks. Menu includes such
savory dishes as Vietnamese
spring rolls, handmade
ravioli, and Tibetan thukpa.
Choose from outside dining
and take advantage of Chonor
House's gorgeous views and
landscaped gardens, or enjoy
the warmth and luxury of
Chonor's dining room, and
the beautiful murals of
Tibetan landscapes.
Chonor Restaurant is also
the perfect place to host a
business meeting or social
event. It has a private
dining room and a spacious
lounge available for
booking, and can provide
catered or buffet meals for
groups of up to 100. Evening
performances of traditional
Tibetan song and dance can
also be arranged.
Facilities:
Dzipak Lounge
The lounge takes its
name from room length silk
Roman shade that displays a
forbidding Dzipak spitting
jewels and flanked by the
eight auspicious symbols.
The curtain is a fine
example of the appliqué
method used both for making
thangkas and decorating
ornamental picnic tents. The
lounge can be hired for
meetings and other
functions.
Chonor House also offer
comfortable A/c cars with
Tibetan drivers who speak
English, Hindi and Tibetan
to take you wherever you
want to go.
Chonor Designs brings you
the best of Norling Arts
creations - open every day,
except Monday, 9 am to 9 pm
E-mail and internet
access with wireless
facilities are available in
the Cyber Yak, on your right
as you step out of the
restaurant. The Library also
have a comprehensive
selection of books and
videos on Tibetan subjects.
Location:
Nearest railway station from
Chonor House are Pathankot
at a distance of 97 kms,
Gurdaspur at a distance of
134kms and Anandpur
Sahib at a distance of 183
kms.
Nearest airport from Chonor
House are Dharamsala at a
distance of 12 kms, Jammu at
a distance of 200 kms and
Amritsar at a distance of
202 kms.
Jalandhar 193 kms, Jammu
200 kms, Amritsar 202 kms, Ludhiana 223 kms, Chandigarh
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