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Buying a second home in Shimla,
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Life Beyond the Edge
3 BHK and 4 BHK villas at about 7,000 ft · Mashobra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Frequently asked questions
Is a second home in Shimla a good idea in 2026?▾
It comes down to five things: how easily you can reach it, who looks after it when you are away, how the house handles winter, whether the title and RERA registration are clean, and whether the address itself is rare enough to stay in demand. A home that clears all five gets used all year instead of once a season.
What is longevity living?▾
Longevity living means organising daily life around healthspan — the years you stay healthy, energetic and independent — rather than lifespan alone. In India life expectancy is around 71 years while healthy life expectancy is around 60, which leaves roughly eleven years in which life continues but health, energy and independence diminish.
Is Mashobra better than Shimla for buying a villa?▾
Mashobra suits buyers who want land, quiet and forest around the house. Shimla suits buyers who want to be inside the town itself. Because Mashobra is about 30 minutes away by road, the town stays usable without having to live in it.
What does a villa at The Ridge cost?▾
3 BHK villas of 2,700 to 2,900 sq ft carpet area start at Rs 9.5 Cr* and 4 BHK villas of 3,500 to 3,700 sq ft carpet area are Rs 11.5 Cr onwards*. Prices are indicative and subject to change.
*Prices are indicative and subject to change.
Next, see the full price list for The Ridge, Mashobra, the HoABL Shimla villa floor plans, the Mashobra location, distances and travel times or the latest project news for The Ridge.



