Dharamsala
Unusually sophisticated for Dharamkot, this smart new 14-room place has quality beds, kettles, wood-effect furniture and fine views from balconies,…
Must-see hotels in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Right at the town centre above the Book Hive stationery shop, The Mansion has eight new, high-ceilinged rooms that are smarter than those of many mid…
Manali
A classy heritage-style property dating from 1956, with big lawns and beautifully kept rooms with comfortable, old-fashioned furnishings and good,…
Parvati Valley
Dominating the rear section of Pulga village, this three-storey white hotel has neat ensuite rooms that each come with semicircular balcony. Views are…
Mcleod Ganj
Hard to beat for views from its better rooms and from the pot-plant 'garden' terrace, Moon Walk's rooms have comfy beds and low-tech furniture that hints…
Dalhousie
The Grand's signature 1920s building is fronted by a lovely terrace gazing across to the Pir Panjal peaks, but for more comfort choose the smart, modern…
Himachal Pradesh
The best hotel in the bus stand area, Malabar has unusually well-maintained, good-quality rooms, though a few of them are windowless.
Spiti
One of the best Chandratal camps, Parasol provides cosy tents, good Indian meals, sit-down toilets and buckets of hot water for washing.
Himachal Pradesh
Forty to 55km south of Shimla (depending which road you take), Chail village became the summer retreat of the larger-than-life Maharaja of Patiala after,…
Himachal Pradesh
If you want the personal experience of a homestay (home-cooked meals, eco-aware family) but prefer rooms that verge on hotel quality (kettles, heaters,…
Manali
For ultra-budget accommodation right in the tourist zone, the six basic rooms of this old-world family house are hard to beat. The old wooden structure…
Himachal Pradesh
Widely seen as central Chamba's top choice: the professional welcome here comes as an unexpectedly pleasant surprise for a property that's tucked…
Manali
Up the 'Stairway to Heaven' from the HPTDC Club House, 'Peace Plateau' is the most unspoilt area of Old Manali's orchard terraces. Here you'll find Red…
Himachal Pradesh
This peaceful retreat, around 30km northwest of Shimla, offers two comfortable rooms in a cosy hill-country home decked with antiques and heirlooms of the…
Himachal Pradesh
The upper storeys are unfinished and other building works nearby threaten to render existing rooms rather dark, but for room quality and in-house…
Himachal Pradesh
The Raj Mahal occupies a century-old palace annex, part of which is still lived in by Mandi's ex-royal family. Especially at night, the garden and…
Himachal Pradesh
Just 100m back towards Rekong Peo from the bus stand, the White Castle, built 2018, is the most style-conscious central option, looking across an…
Himachal Pradesh
Though not luxurious, there's a very friendly welcome at this clean, spacious place which has nice views through and over the surrounding apple orchards…
Mcleod Ganj
Especially if the multi-globe chandeliers are alight, The Vaikunth's expansive marble lobby offers an impressively stylish welcome, perused by a long…
Lahaul & Spiti
In the centre of the Mall, Tashi Deleg has two interconnected buildings. The new one has Keylong’s best eight rooms and a delightful top-floor lounge with…
Himachal Pradesh
Some 30m uphill from the castle, Ragini's 16 clean, bright rooms come with comfy beds and parquet floors, and even the smallest has a little balcony.
Himachal Pradesh
Staying within the castle is a delight if you want to revel in the historical atmosphere. Rooms are better than at many HPTDC-managed properties but can…
Spiti
Around halfway between the new and old monasteries, a descending road doubles back to what's signed as a cafe (international selection) but is also a very…
Himachal Pradesh
Hotel Tea Bud has the HPTDC's usual sparse, ageing decor but rooms are large and reasonably well kept and the setting is pleasant: 800m north of Subash…
Himachal Pradesh
Apart from newly refreshed AC rooms 401–4, the Satluj View is a little past its prime. However, many rooms do, as the name suggests, overlook the Sutlej…
Shimla
There are several inexpensive options flanking the Jakhu Ropeway tower. The Woodland might be a tad ragged and humid with rusty geysers but for the price…
Shimla
Around 2km west of Scandal Point, on the road up to the State Museum, Spars has a homely feel with just eight clean, unfussy rooms of varying sizes: all…
Shimla
The erstwhile summer retreat of the Raja of Sheikhupura (near Lahore), now run by his charming descendants, Springfields features neatly trimmed lawns…
Lahaul & Spiti
This unmissable four-storey pink eyesore is far nicer inside than out, with an attractive Tibetan-themed restaurant-foyer leading through to bright,…
Parvati Valley
In June 2018 Chand View was the one of the first guesthouses to reopen after the tourism ban was reversed. Rooms are pretty simple but the top four have…
Dalhousie
Recently leased by new management, this peacefully secluded 1939 property has maintained its slightly dour, late-colonial character while adding fresh new…
Himachal Pradesh
Behind an old-fashioned shop-house (with trekking agency) in central Jibhi, a local family has created this new, four-unit villa with excellent beds,…
Dharamsala
Built in 1928, this former seasonal retreat of the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir is given character by its distinctive octagonal corner-pieces. The lawn…
Spiti
In a building that's been painted to give a semi-traditional look, rooms here are a good budget choice, very clean, and with solar-heated water.
Spiti
Beside the New Monastery and dressed in a similar livery, this well-run place has picture-postcard views of the old monastery from the terraces, rooms 4…
Himachal Pradesh
Right at Kalpa's central little crossroads, a 70m stumble uphill from the bus stand, the Blue Lotus has fair-value rooms that aren't world-beaters but are…
Lahaul & Spiti
The attractively set village of Sissu has the first huddle of tourist-friendly accommodation that you'll come across north of the Rohtang. The Triveni is…
Spiti
A basic but very friendly family affair, Samsong is right at the bus stand in Losar and its solar-powered lamps keep it illuminated when most of the…
Himachal Pradesh
Opposite the castle, Mannat offers eight different, clean and mostly spacious rooms, the best with parquet floors and a tasteful beige and wood-tone decor…
Himachal Pradesh
Around 700m south of centre at the start of the road towards Amb, Anand Palace has 12 high-quality new rooms with high ceilings, good bathrooms and decor…
