The Mirage consists of traditional Himachali mud houses lovingly restored to an inviting retreat. Set amongst dense foliage in the artist's colony of Andretta, against a backdrop of jungle & bamboo groves of the Shivalik hills, the Mirage is a veritable museum of hand picked Indian furniture & artefacts.

The property is a perfect place to embrace calm and have a great time with friends and family. Wake up to the sound of birds, the gentle pitter-patter of rain, and soak in the smells of the lush greenery. The guests can unwind in the heated swimming pool, steam room and yogashala at the property.

The Main House

The Main House was built in 1948 by the drama teacher of Prithviraj Kapoor, Jaya Dyal, both of whom arrived in Andretta from Lahore at the time of Partition. They, along with other members of Lahore’s cultural scene at that time, joined Norah Richards who had established the artist’s colony here in the 1920s.

It passed through several hands before Denis Harrap acquired the house 16 years ago and established the Homestay - Retreat, one of the best in the state. Consists of 3 double bedrooms and 3 bath rooms.

The White House

The White House belonged to the late Malti Chandhiok, a very close friend of Norah Richards, and was built in 1956 of a mix of mud & bricks. Since it became part of The Mirage, it has had a major renovation, while all the time maintaining its original charm. It’s eclectic decor is dedicated to reflect art rooted in the Andretta Artist Colony.

The mud walls give the rooms a wonderfully cosy feel.

Consists of 5 double bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a living room & a dining room plus kitchen equipped for morning tea, coffee & hot chocolate. Meals are served in the Main House. 

The Garden Cottage

Our new garden cottages are traditionally built from mud bricks & bamboo from our land. They are very cosy and isolated from the rest of the property ensuring lots of privacy. 

Consists of 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a large verandah overlooking the garden orchard.