Hotel Vista | 100% Vegetarian | Best hotel Nainital

Tucked into a Himalayan village on the Bhowali Road in Sukha, Uttarakhand, Hotel Vista is a 100% vegetarian property less than a kilometre from the NH109 road, 4 km from the Ghorakhal Mandir temple, and 8 km from the Bhowali Range hiking area. It is one of the few pet-friendly stays in this stretch of the Kumaon hills — a genuinely useful option if you are driving up from Delhi or Haldwani with a dog and don't want the uncertainty of a property that is only vaguely "pet tolerant." The hotel sits away from the main market bustle, with a furnished lawn and an informal vegetarian café on site.

The Setting

Hotel Vista sits on PWD Road near the main chowraha in Bhowali — a small hill town in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand, Kumaon. The location is described consistently in reviews as away from the hustle yet well connected — close enough to Nainital, Kainchi Dham, and Bhowali market for day trips, but quieter than staying in Nainital town itself. For road-trippers coming from Delhi, Bhowali is typically the last major town before the Nainital switchbacks, making it a practical base if you prefer a shorter drive with a dog in the car. The surrounding terrain — pine-forested hillsides, with the Bhowali Range hiking area 8 km away — gives you the landscape without the altitude chaos of Nainital's Mall Road. The hotel has a furnished lawn, which is the primary outdoor space for dogs. There is no pool on the property.

Rooms and Food

Rooms are warmly decorated and include Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, sitting areas, and en suite bathrooms. Upgraded rooms offer mountain views. Room service is available, and the hotel provides free breakfast. Google reviewers have consistently rated cleanliness at 5/5 — one guest who stayed three nights in Room 209 described the property as beautifully maintained with outstanding vegetarian food, specifically noting the absence of artificial colours or flavours. This is a pure vegetarian hotel — there is no non-vegetarian food served anywhere on the property. If your dog eats commercial kibble you have brought yourself, that is no issue; just know the kitchen will not prepare meat-based meals. The in-house café is informal and vegetarian. There is a restaurant on-site, as well as common areas with dining space and games areas on multiple floors.

Pet Policy — What to Know Before You Visit

Hotel Vista accepts pets, and the pet charge has been confirmed in a range of ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 per stay. The hotel does not supply any pet-specific amenities — you must bring your dog's bed, bowls, crate, food, and any other supplies from home. This is standard for most mid-range hill hotels in Uttarakhand that accept pets, so pack accordingly. The property has free parking, which makes it practical for those arriving by car with luggage and a dog. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle if needed. Given that the property is also child-friendly and family-oriented, it works well for multi-pet, multi-family trips. Calling ahead to lock in the pet charge is strongly recommended — the ₹500 variance in the stated range suggests it may be assessed case by case. In-room pet policy has not been separately confirmed; verify when booking whether your dog can stay in the room with you.

What We Haven't Confirmed Yet

The following details are worth verifying directly with the hotel before booking: whether pets are permitted inside guest rooms or restricted to the lawn and common areas; the exact pet charge applicable on your travel dates; whether there is a weight or size restriction on dogs; and whether the lawn is fenced or open. The Bhowali Range hiking area 8 km away is worth exploring with your dog, but trail conditions and leash rules on those trails have not been independently verified.