Kasauli Crest Hills

Kasauli Crest Hills — listed on MakeMyTrip as the "Pinewood Retreat" 1 BHK unit within Crestwood Kasauli Heights — is a compact apartment-style stay perched in the pine-covered hills of Dharampur, Himachal Pradesh, roughly in the Kasauli belt. Dogs and cats are explicitly welcome here at zero pet charges, with a clear written policy covering exactly what's permitted and what isn't — the kind of upfront detail that saves a lot of back-and-forth at check-in. Google's listing flags it as pet-friendly with an extra charge, but the MakeMyTrip property rules state plainly: pet stays for free. Confirm this directly with the host before arrival.

The Setting

The property sits along MDR6 in Ghadiyana, Dharampur — a small town in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, that sits at the foothills of the Kasauli ridge. This is quieter and less crowded than Kasauli town proper, which makes it a practical base for pet parents who want pine forest air without the tourist weekend rush. The apartment is described as a 1 BHK unit with both a private balcony and an adjoining terrace — two outdoor spaces where your dog can sit with you and take in the hill and mountain views without needing to go far. The building has an elevator, which matters if you're travelling with a large dog and luggage.

The area around Dharampur and the broader Kasauli region in Himachal Pradesh is well-suited to slow, nature-paced travel with dogs. The MDR6 road corridor offers some walking access, though Kasauli town — known for its restricted vehicle movement and monkey-point trails — is a short drive away. If you're planning to take your dog into Kasauli's cantonment area, check those specific entry rules independently, as cantonment regulations can vary. The property itself has free parking, which matters when you're road-tripping with dogs and gear.

Pet Policy — What's Clear, What to Confirm

The written policy published on MakeMyTrip is more detailed than most. Dogs and cats only — so if you're travelling with a rabbit or bird, this isn't the place. Maximum of 2 pets per stay. Pets must be on leash at all times on the property grounds — no free roaming. Pets are not permitted on the bed, which is a common enough rule but worth noting if your dog sleeps with you at home. Pet food is not stocked at the property, so pack everything your dog needs: food, bowls, bedding, any medications.

The in-room policy is not explicitly stated in the available sources — the rules confirm pets are allowed at the property with leash requirements, but do not specify whether pets sleep inside the room or are restricted to common/outdoor areas only. Given this is a self-contained 1 BHK apartment with a private kitchen (not a hotel corridor with shared floors), the practical expectation is that your pet would be with you in the unit — but confirm this directly with host Vyom before booking. The host responds within 6 hours according to the MakeMyTrip listing and speaks English and Hindi.

One data point worth flagging: Google's listing for Kasauli Crest Hills tags pets as "pet-friendly, extra charge" while MakeMyTrip's property rules state "pet stays for free." This kind of discrepancy between platforms is common when properties update their policies on one channel but not another. Always verify the current pet charge directly with the host at the time of booking — a quick message before you confirm is the safest move.

The Apartment and What's On-Site

The unit is described as fully air-conditioned with reliable power backup — relevant for summer stays in the hills when temperatures can still climb during the day. Free Wi-Fi is listed as speed suitable for working, making this a viable remote-work option. The private kitchen is equipped with an induction cooktop and carbon monoxide detector; vegetarian cooking is permitted. The property offers meals from a fixed menu covering South Indian, Chinese, Continental, and local cuisines, so you're not entirely dependent on outside food if you don't want to cook.

Amenities rated 4.5 by guests on MakeMyTrip. The building has caretaker/staff on site, housekeeping, luggage assistance, and a pickup and drop service. For pet parents driving up, free parking is available. The property is also noted as wheelchair accessible (guests carry their own wheelchair). Check-in is at 1 PM and checkout at 11:30 AM — standard for the category. The host or caretaker greets you at check-in, so there's a human point of contact rather than a lockbox situation.

What We Haven't Confirmed Yet

A few things are worth verifying directly with host Vyom before you book: whether pets are permitted inside the room/unit (strongly implied by the apartment format, but not explicitly stated in the policy); the current pet charge situation given the discrepancy between Google and MakeMyTrip; and whether the terrace/balcony has secure railings suitable for an unsupervised dog. No phone number is listed publicly — reach the host via the MakeMyTrip messaging system or at check-in inquiry stage.