Karinya Villas (Nainital)

Tucked into the forested hillside of Naina Range in Uttarakhand, Karinya Villas is a pet-friendly stay in the Kumaon hills where dogs are welcome at no additional charge. The property offers fully furnished 1-BHK, 2-BHK, and 3-BHK villas — each with a private terrace, kitchenette, and modern amenities — making it a genuinely comfortable base for families and couples travelling with pets. Google reviewers describe it as the "best place for family" with an "excellent cottage, excellent view," which tracks with the hillside setting and self-contained villa format.

The Setting

Karinya Villas sits at Gethiya village in the Naina Range area of Uttarakhand — a quieter, less-trafficked pocket of Kumaon compared to Nainital town itself. The surrounding landscape is forested, hilly, and genuinely open, which means dogs travelling here get proper walking terrain rather than a token garden patch. The property features on-site gardens and outdoor fireplaces, and the hillside location means most villas come with views — something Google reviewers specifically called out. The village setting also means cooler temperatures year-round compared to the plains, making it a viable weekend escape with dogs from Delhi or Haldwani.

The villa format is particularly well-suited to pet travel: private terraces give dogs outdoor space attached to your unit, kitchenettes mean you can prepare your pet's food without depending on the restaurant, and the 1–3 BHK sizing means there is room to spread out. For families bringing a large dog, the 2-BHK or 3-BHK options offer the most comfortable arrangement. All breeds welcome, and no breed restrictions have been noted in any source.

On-Site Amenities

Beyond the villa basics, the property features hot tubs and jacuzzis, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour front desk — amenities that are genuinely useful when you are managing a pet trip where arrival times can be unpredictable. Guided hiking, walking tours, yoga sessions, and local village experiences are listed as on-site activities. The hiking and walking options are directly relevant for dog owners: the Naina Range terrain is trail-friendly, and a guided walk into the local village is the kind of low-key exploration that works well with a dog on lead.

The food offering is modest — one reviewer noted "good food though don't have many options" — so if your dog is on a specific diet that requires particular ingredients, the kitchenette in your villa is the safer option. This is not a resort with a large kitchen brigade; it is a villa stay where the mountain quiet is the main event.

Pet Policy and What to Confirm

The confirmed position is that pets are welcome and no additional pet charge applies. However, a few things are worth verifying directly with the property before booking: whether pets are permitted inside the villa rooms (likely yes given the self-contained format, but not explicitly stated), whether there are any restrictions on pet size or breed, and whether the hot tub and garden areas are freely accessible with your dog. The 24-hour front desk means you can call at any time once you have a booking reference.

Bookings can be made through the Karinya Villas website at karinyavillas.com or via Booking.com. For pet-specific queries, calling directly on 073009 39484 is the most reliable route — the property is small enough that the person answering will almost certainly know the policy in detail.