Book at MoU rates in Shimla
Specially negotiated stays for the Armed Forces community, at rates tied up under a Memorandum of Understanding.
Open to defence personnel - what is covered varies by pay levelRoom entitlement
An entitled base rate per night, set by your pay level. Anything above it is shown as a top-up before you pay, not after.
Food charges
A daily food entitlement alongside the room rate, invoiced as a separate line item so it can be claimed separately.
Claim pack
GST invoice and a pre-filled claim annexure, kept under My bookings for reimbursement.
Your entitlement is resolved against your rank and pay level once your service details are verified, so it is not shown against the public rates below.
Top hotels in Shimla
Public rates from 15 Oct 2026, for one night, two adults.
Showing 24 hotels
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Fingask Estate Below Kali Bari Temple, Shimla, HP, IN 171003
Refundable- Parking
- Garden
- Non Smoking
- Laundry Services
- Restaurant
- Internet
₹ 1,336Select Room → -
Hotel Surya, Circular Road, Fingask Estate, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171003
- Elevator
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Spa
- Non Smoking
- Laundry Services
₹ 2,330Select Room → -
Forest Hill Rd, Milsington Estate, Chotta Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Apartment- Parking
- Laundry Services
- Internet
- Room Service
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
₹ 3,055Select Room → -
Near A.G. Office, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171003, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Free Breakfast- Elevator
- Safe Deposit Box
- Parking
- Multilingual
- Transportation
- Laundry Services
₹ 3,121Select Room → -
Old Jakhu Road, above Rothney Castle, Bothwell Estate, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171001
RefundableFree Breakfast₹ 3,180Select Room → -
Village - Gahan, Gahan Road, Post, Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171005
RefundableResort₹ 3,264Select Room → -
Ghora Chowki ( Near Kachi Ghatti ), NH- 22, Shimla, H.P, IN 171005
Refundable- Elevator
- Parking
- Safe Deposit Box
- Childcare Service
- Disability Accessible
- Breakfast
₹ 3,708Select Room → -
5 - Dingle Estate, Near Victory Tunnel, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171003
- Garden
- Parking
- Lounge
- Arcade/Game Room
- Breakfast
- Business Center
₹ 3,709Select Room → -
Kamla Nagar, Near Hill Groove School, Bhattakufer, Frood, Sanjauli, Shimla, HP, IN 171006
Free Breakfast- Garden
- Parking
- Lounge
- Arcade/Game Room
- Breakfast
- Business Center
₹ 3,769Select Room → -
Near Tourism Lift, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171001
Refundable- Sauna
- Elevator
- Safe Deposit Box
- Lounge
- Multilingual
- Breakfast
₹ 4,055Select Room → -
E Bourne Hotel Rd, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171002
Free BreakfastResort- Elevator
- Safe Deposit Box
- Parking
- Lounge
- Multilingual
- Bar
₹ 5,189Select Room → -
E Bourne Hotel Rd, Nigam Vihar, Khalini, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, IN 171002
₹ 6,215Select Room → -
Driftwood Cottage, Near Nagam Nigam Vihar building, Chota Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh - 171002, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Free BreakfastResort- Parking
- Laundry Services
- Restaurant
- Conveniences
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
₹ 6,395Select Room → -
Near Geeta Mandir, Tutikandi, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171004
Free Breakfast- Elevator
- Safe Deposit Box
- Parking
- Lounge
- Disability Accessible
- Multilingual
₹ 7,545Select Room → -
Forest Hill Rd, Milsington Estate, Chotta Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Apartment₹ 7,661Select Room → -
Forest Hill Rd, Milsington Estate, Chotta Shimla, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
₹ 8,123Select Room → -
The mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171001
- Sauna
- Elevator
- Safe Deposit Box
- Parking
- Lounge
- Disability Accessible
₹ 8,589Select Room → -
Good Wood Estate Near Auckland Tunnel, Lower Bharari Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171001
Free Breakfast- Garden
- Electric car charging stations
- Parking
- Lounge
- Cleaning Service
- Breakfast
₹ 9,684Select Room → -
Village Patengali, Tarapur, Mashobra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171007
Free Breakfast- Sauna
- Elevator
- Safe Deposit Box
- Parking
- Lounge
- Disability Accessible
₹ 14,450Select Room → -
Jungle Bhalawag, Kufri-Chail Road, Near Janedghat, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 173217
Free BreakfastResort- Sauna
- Elevator
- Parking
- Safe Deposit Box
- Lounge
- Disability Accessible
₹ 15,381Select Room → -
Chaura Maiden, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171004
- Parking
- Lounge
- Childcare Service
- Arcade/Game Room
- Breakfast
- Business Center
₹ 21,019Select Room → -
Mashobra, Chharabra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171012
Free Breakfast- Garden
- Parking
- Lounge
- Breakfast
- Business Center
- Things To Do
₹ 26,287Select Room → -
Bharari Road, Bharari, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, IN 171001
Villa- Parking
- Arcade/Game Room
- Television
- Laundry Services
- Internet
- Fitness Facility
₹ 33,854Select Room →
How MoU booking works in Shimla
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Sign in and verify
Your rank and pay level are read from the verified service record on your udChalo account. That is what resolves your entitled room rate and food charges.
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Pick your dates
Open MoU booking and search Shimla for the nights you need. MoU availability is held separately from public inventory, so it is worth checking even when public rates look tight.
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Book against your entitlement
The entitled rate, any top-up above it, the taxes and the cancellation terms are all shown before you pay. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
Entitled TD rates by pay level
Current entitled TD rates as promulgated by the Govt of India. Base rates are GST exclusive; food charges are GST inclusive.
| Pay level | Entitled base rate | Food charges | Occupancy |
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| 14 and aboveLieutenant General / Major General | ₹9,375₹1,687 GST @ 18% | ₹1,500 | Single occupancy |
| 12 to 13BBrigadier / Colonel / Lieutenant Colonel | ₹5,625₹281 GST @ 5% | ₹1,250 | Single occupancy |
| 9 to 11Major / Captain / Lieutenant | ₹2,813₹140 GST @ 5% | ₹1,125 | Double occupancy in 5-star hotels; single occupancy in 4- and 3-star hotels |
Indian Army officer ranks are shown. Equivalent ranks in the Navy and Air Force carry the same pay level.
What an MoU stay includes
Basic inclusions tied up with MoU hotels, each subject to that hotel's policy.
- Complimentary breakfast.
- One major meal, either lunch or dinner, included against entitled food charges.
- Complimentary laundry, 2 to 4 pieces per day, as per the hotel's policy.
- A second major meal, optional, complimentary or at additional cost as per the hotel's policy.
- Spouse and children stay, early check-in and late check-out, complimentary or at additional cost as per the hotel's policy.
- Complimentary in-room VIP amenities such as a fruit platter, cookies or miniature liquor, as per the hotel's policy.
- Complimentary room upgrade, subject to availability and as per the hotel's policy.
MoU booking policies
The rules an MoU stay in Shimla is booked and claimed under.
Who can book
MoU hotels are open to defence personnel. Eligibility is read from the verified service record on your udChalo account rather than from anything entered at booking time; what differs by rank is the entitlement, not the access.
Entitled room rate
Each pay level carries its own entitled base rate per night, GST exclusive, as promulgated by the Govt of India. Where a stay sits above that rate the difference is shown as a top-up before you pay.
Food charges
A daily food entitlement applies alongside the room rate and is GST inclusive. It covers breakfast and one major meal, and is invoiced as a separate line item so it can be claimed separately.
Occupancy
Pay levels 12 and above are entitled on single occupancy. At pay levels 9 to 11 a 5-star stay is entitled on double occupancy, while 4-star and 3-star stays are single occupancy.
GST and invoicing
The hotel GSTIN appears on the invoice, with room and food as separate line items and the GST rate and amount stated separately, which is what a reimbursement claim needs.
Cancellation
Cancellation terms are set per property and per rate, exactly as on a public booking. The applicable terms are shown against the rate before you pay.
About staying in Shimla
Shimla works best when the hotel is matched to the trip, not chosen only by the lowest rate. The destination is a steep colonial hill city where walkability, parking restrictions and distance from the pedestrian Mall Road materially affect a stay, bringing together cool-weather breaks, viewpoints and outdoor trips in different parts of the city or region.
For most first-time visits, Mall Road, The Ridge and Lakkar Bazaar provide useful starting points. Chotta Shimla suits plans focused on that corridor, while Kufri and Mashobra can reduce the journey to outer attractions or transport links.
Expect a mix of guesthouses, budget hotels, family-run properties and full-service stays. Compare the payable total, room occupancy, location and refund rules using current inventory; an editorial starting price would become stale quickly.
Peak summer, long weekends and snowfall or monsoon periods can change both rates and road conditions. Weather and local events can alter journey times as well as availability, so verify conditions before planning visits to Kufri and Himachal State Museum. Planning note reviewed in August 2026.
MoU hotels in other areas of Shimla
The same MoU booking, narrowed to a different part of the city.
Frequently asked questions about MoU hotels in Shimla
What is an MoU hotel in Shimla?
An MoU hotel is a property tied up under a Memorandum of Understanding covering stays for the Armed Forces community. The rate and the inclusions are negotiated in advance rather than taken from public inventory, so an MoU stay is not the same as the publicly listed price for the same room.
Who can book MoU hotels in Shimla?
MoU hotels are open to defence personnel. What varies by rank is the entitlement, not the access: each pay level carries its own entitled room rate and food charges. Eligibility is checked against the service details on your udChalo account, so you need to be signed in and verified.
What am I entitled to at my pay level?
Pay level 14 and above is entitled to a base rate of Rs 9,375 plus GST at 18 per cent and food charges of Rs 1,500. Pay levels 12 to 13B are entitled to Rs 5,625 plus GST at 5 per cent and food charges of Rs 1,250. Pay levels 9 to 11 are entitled to Rs 2,813 plus GST at 5 per cent and food charges of Rs 1,125. These are the current rates promulgated by the Govt of India.
What happens if the hotel costs more than my entitlement?
The difference is shown as a top-up against the booking before you pay, so you can see exactly what is claimable and what you would bear personally. Nothing is added after that screen.
How do MoU rates differ from fauji rates?
Fauji rates are a defence discount applied on top of public inventory and are shown on the regular Shimla hotel pages. An MoU stay is booked against your TD entitlement at a property tied up under the MoU, and carries the tied-up inclusions such as breakfast, a major meal and laundry.
Can I see MoU rates for Shimla before signing in?
No. The negotiated rate is resolved against your verified rank, so it is shown only after sign-in. The prices against the hotels on this page are the public rates, the same ones the regular Shimla hotel pages show.
Do MoU bookings come with a reimbursement claim pack?
Yes. A completed MoU booking produces a GST invoice and a pre-filled claim annexure covering entitled versus actual per night, alongside the standard booking voucher. All three stay under My bookings.
Is cancellation different on an MoU booking?
Cancellation terms are set per property and per rate, exactly as they are on a normal booking. The applicable terms are shown against the rate before you pay.
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