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2
Pets max per booking
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₹1,500
Pet fee per stay
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180°
Valley views
Perched on a hilltop at Punkul Gaon above Dehradun, The Bougainvillea Retreat is a multi-unit property with four room and villa types — from a rustic mountain cottage to a luxury pool villa — all sitting within a landscape of rare birds, deer, and peacock sightings. Dogs and cats are explicitly welcome here, with a flat ₹1,500 pet fee per stay and on-site pet food available. It is a genuinely scenic base for travelling with a dog, as long as you keep them leashed and away from the pool and bedrooms.
✓ Confirmed by the property
The Bougainvillea Retreat has confirmed that dogs and cats are welcome, up to a maximum of 2 pets per booking, with an additional pet charge of ₹1,500 per stay. Pet food is available on-site. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times on the property grounds.
What the property is like
The retreat sits atop Purkul Village on the Mussoorie road, far enough from Dehradun's bustle to feel like a proper escape. The property offers four accommodation options: The Rustic Mountain Cottage (from ₹5,000/night), The Valley View Deluxe Room (from ₹4,500/night), The Private Hilltop Villa (from ₹6,000/night), and The Luxury Pool Villa (from ₹10,000/night). Rooms are air-conditioned, some have private kitchens, and the views across the Doon valley are genuinely striking — 180-degree valley views shifting from golden sunrise to mist-draped evenings. The property website also mentions trails around the hilltop that guests can explore, which is the main draw for dog parents.
For your dog specifically
The leash rule is firm — pets are not permitted to roam freely anywhere on the grounds. The swimming pool and bedrooms are both off-limits for pets, so do not plan on your dog sharing the room with you; common areas and outdoor grounds are where your dog will spend time. On the upside, pet food is available at the property so you do not need to pack every meal. The landscape itself — hilltop trails, bird sightings, open lawns — makes for a good outing for an active dog. The property hosts up to 2 pets per booking and accepts both dogs and cats.
⚠️ Safety note for dog parents
The Luxury Pool Villa has an indoor swimming pool. Pets are explicitly not allowed near the pool area. Keep dogs leashed and supervised near any pool-adjacent spaces, especially with larger or energetic breeds.
Food, hosting, and logistics
The retreat offers meals from a fixed menu covering South Indian, Chinese, Continental, and local cuisines. A private kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and stove is available for guests who want to cook. Outside food is allowed and food delivery is available — useful if your dog has specific dietary needs you want to prepare yourself. Host Sumant has been hosting since 2020, speaks English and Hindi, and typically replies within 6 hours. Check-in is at 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM. The combination of on-site meals, private kitchen access, and pet food availability makes this a relatively self-sufficient stay for a multi-night trip with a dog.
