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Dogs Welcome
Pet Policy
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Pauri Garhwal
Uttarakhand
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UNKNOWN
Pet Charges
ilika Resort is a boutique property perched in Kholachauri, Pauri Garhwal, about 30 km from Devprayag Sangam. Rooms open onto private balconies with Himalayan sunset views, and the resort runs both an indoor restaurant and a rooftop terrace dining space. Dogs are explicitly listed as welcome - making this one of the few property-confirmed pet-friendly stays in the Pauri belt.
✓ Confirmed by the property
ilika Resort lists "Pets Allowed (Dog / Pet Friendly)" as a property amenity on their booking profile. Pet charges and any breed or size restrictions were not specified at the time of listing - confirm directly with the resort before booking.
What the Property Offers
Rooms are spacious, heated (with heaters and extra blankets), and each has a private balcony - giving your dog outdoor space to settle without leaving the room. The resort has free on-site parking, which matters when you're travelling with a dog and need to unload crates, food, and gear without a hike. The in-house restaurant serves meals indoors near large French windows or on the rooftop terrace, and breakfast runs 8:30–10:00 AM. Coffee and tea makers, blackout curtains, and room service are standard across room types.
Getting Around with Your Dog
The resort sits within lush greenery with small nature trails around the property - the kind of quiet hill walking that a dog genuinely enjoys. Pauri town itself is unhurried by Uttarakhand standards, and the road up from Devprayag is a scenic 45-minute drive through the Garhwal hills. One important practical note: there are approximately 95 stairs from the parking area up to the property. Factor this in if your dog is older, recovering from an injury, or if you're carrying heavy pet gear.
ℹ️ Stairs to note
Around 95 stairs connect the parking lot to the resort entrance. Not a safety hazard, but worth knowing if your dog has mobility issues or you're travelling with a large crate.
Atmosphere and Ratings
ilika scores 5.0 on TripAdvisor (7 reviews), 9.9/10 on Agoda, 9.3/10 on Booking.com, and 4.8/5 on both MakeMyTrip and Google - consistent across platforms, which is a reasonable signal for a small boutique property. The vibe is calm and intentional: designed for late-night stillness rather than resort-style activity. Check-in is 2 PM, check-out 11 AM. The team describes the stay as suited to couples, families, and group bookings equally - and dogs are clearly part of that picture.
Best Time to Visit
March–June brings clear skies and the best Himalayan views. July–September is monsoon season - trails can get slippery and the drive up from Devprayag becomes more demanding. October–February offers winter bonfires and crisp air, which suits most dogs well, and the heated rooms make cold nights comfortable. Waking up to a frost-dusted valley with your dog on the balcony is the kind of thing that makes the drive worthwhile.
Getting There
ilika Resort is located on Devprayag Road, near Inter College, Kholachauri, Pauri Garhwal - about 30 km (45-minute drive) from Devprayag Sangam. Free on-site parking is available. The nearest major railhead is Kotdwar or Rishikesh; most guests drive up from Delhi or Dehradun. Phone: 097600 54643. Website: ilikaresorts.in.
