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2
Pets Allowed
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12 km
From Shimla Reserve Forest
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Free
On-site Parking
Tucked into the wooded village of Chakrayal on Shimla's quieter outskirts, Sai Cottage is a small 8-room guesthouse that sits well away from the Mall Road crowds while still being close enough to the city for day trips. The property sits at the meeting point of traditional Himachali architecture and practical modern amenities - mountain views from the rooms, free private parking on site, and a 24-hour front desk. For pet parents driving up from the plains, the combination of a wooded setting, leash-friendly grounds, and an explicit pets-allowed policy makes this a genuinely usable base.
✓ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
Sai Cottage Shimla is confirmed to accept pets. Up to 2 pets are permitted per stay at an additional charge of ₹500 per pet. There are no breed restrictions. Pets must be kept on a leash in common areas. This policy was confirmed via the property's booking profile - always reconfirm directly before arrival as policies can change.
The Property & What Your Dog Gets
The cottage has 8 rooms split across family room and superior double/twin configurations, all with mountain views, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee makers. Rooms are 15 m² - compact but functional for a Himalayan stopover. The outdoor areas include a garden, balcony seating, and an outdoor fireplace - the kind of evening spot where dogs settle in happily after a day of hill walking. The surrounding Chakrayal village is quiet and semi-rural, which means your dog is likely to encounter more pine trees than traffic on an early morning walk. The Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary is 12 km away and worth a drive if you have a trail-ready dog.
Practical Notes for Pet Parents
Free private parking on site is a real win if you're road-tripping - no scrambling for parking in Shimla's chaotic upper bazaar. The property offers a free pick-and-drop service from Sanjauli city centre once per stay, though whether this extends to guests travelling with dogs is worth confirming directly. The restaurant on site serves breakfast (at extra charge) and room service is available, so you won't need to leave your dog alone to find a meal. Check-in runs from noon to 11:30 pm, which gives road-trippers from Delhi or Chandigarh a reasonable arrival window. Payment is cash or NFC mobile - no credit cards accepted, so plan accordingly.
Location & Getting There
Sai Cottage sits in Negi Colony, Chakrayal - roughly 3–7 km from Mall Road depending on the route, and 30 km from Shimla (Jubbarhatti) Airport. The NH5 road is 2 km away, making access straightforward from the Kalka–Shimla highway. Jakhu Temple is 8 km out. The Kalka–Shimla Railway heritage line is about a 15-minute drive - worth the detour, though obviously your dog stays at the property for that one. The neighbourhood is genuinely peaceful by Shimla standards, with forested hillsides and open lanes that work well for morning dog walks.
Sai Cottage Shimla · Negi Colony, Chakrayal, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171006 · 📞 073555 55270 · 🌐 rohtangtravel.com
