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15
Rooms & Cottages
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1 Pet
Max per booking
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UNKNOWN
Pet charge
Samsara Luxury Cottages & Spa sits in the forested hills of Chail — a quiet hill station tucked between Solan and Shimla — with panoramic views of the Himalayan valley and dense Oak and Deodar forests. The property offers 15 rooms across categories including Deluxe, Premium, and Luxury Treehouse rooms, each with modern amenities and mountain air that actually makes you breathe differently. Dogs and cats are welcome here, making it one of the few luxury hillside stays in Himachal Pradesh that doesn't ask you to leave your pet behind.
✓ Confirmed by the property
Samsara has confirmed that pets (dogs and cats only) are welcome, with a maximum of 1 pet per booking. The property charges INR 1,000 per day as a pet fee. Pets must be kept on a leash on the property grounds at all times. Restricted areas include the restaurant, swimming pool, kitchen, and on the beds. There are no resident animals on the property.
What the Stay Actually Looks Like with a Dog
The property is set amidst thick forest, which means waking up to forest sounds with your dog beside you is genuinely the experience here — not a marketing line. Room categories range from Deluxe to Luxury Treehouse, and every room comes with a private balcony, so your dog gets fresh mountain air without you having to leave the room. The resort has an infinity swimming pool and outdoor Jacuzzi, but note that pets are restricted from the pool area, so plan accordingly. Leash rules are strictly enforced across the property.
Facilities and What to Expect
Samsara runs a multi-cuisine restaurant serving Indian, Continental, Chinese, and Italian food — though your dog won't be joining you at the table since pets aren't permitted inside the restaurant. The on-site spa offers various treatments if you want to unwind while your pet rests in the room. The combination of Himalayan views, a spa, and a pet-friendly policy in one property is genuinely hard to find in this region. Room amenities are solid: AC, Wi-Fi, refrigerator, tea and coffee maker, minibar, and room service — the basics for a comfortable multi-night stay with a dog.
Getting There
Chail is approximately a 2-hour drive from Chandigarh and about an hour from Shimla Airport, with the railway station roughly 20 minutes away. The mountain road approach to Chail is scenic but can be narrow in stretches — factor in extra time if you're travelling with a large dog and luggage. The address is Thana Bharol, Chail, Himachal Pradesh 173234. Road trips from Delhi NCR typically take 6–7 hours depending on traffic and route.
