🏔️15 acresProperty size
🐕All sizesDogs welcome
🐾FreePet policy
Set among 15 acres of forest bordering a wildlife sanctuary near Kempty Falls, The Brigadier's Cottage is a private guest room stay that takes pet friendly Ram Gaon travel seriously. This is one of the rare hill-station properties in Uttarakhand where pets aren't just tolerated, they're genuinely welcomed, with open land to roam and a policy built around comfort rather than restrictions.
🐾 For pet parents
Pets stay free, no extra charge, and this was confirmed by phone on 24 August 2026 by our verifier Akash, who spoke directly with owner Aseem Varma. Dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters are all welcome, with no breed restrictions and no size limits. There's no cap on the number of pets either, as long as they're comfortable and don't inconvenience other guests. Off-leash time is allowed on the property, provided your pet stays under your supervision.
The Stay
The Brigadier's Cottage sits on a sprawling 15-acre property surrounded by forest, giving dogs and other pets real space to walk and explore rather than a cramped garden strip. This makes it a standout for travel with dogs Ram Gaon, since so few stays in the region can offer this much open land right at the doorstep.
Because the property borders a wildlife sanctuary and isn't fenced off from the surrounding forest, this suits pet parents who are happy to actively supervise their animals outdoors rather than let them wander unattended. It works well as an overnight or multi-day hill-station stay for pet owners who want genuine outdoor time for their pets, not just a place to sleep.
Pet Policy
Pets stay free, no extra charge, across all allowed species: dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters, with dogs of all sizes welcome and no breed restrictions. Pets may be off-leash on the property when supervised by their owner and not disturbing other guests. The property keeps resident animals, cows, dogs, turkeys, geese, hens and other birds, and asks owners to watch their pets closely around them, since there has been a past incident of a visiting dog chasing and killing a duck on site. As the 15 acres run into open forest without fencing, supervision is important for a pet's own safety. This is a pet-friendly hotel rather than a boarding facility, so pets need to accompany their owners rather than being left at the property alone. The property doesn't provide pet bedding, so owners should bring their pet's own bed or blanket, and while packaged pet food isn't served, the kitchen will prepare fresh boiled chicken, vegetables or other simple food for pets on request.
Why pet parents will love this place
The pet-friendly case for The Brigadier's Cottage (Mussoorie)
Few pet friendly stays in Uttarakhand offer 15 unfenced acres bordering a forest for pets to actually explore, and fewer still will cook fresh chicken and vegetables for a pet on request. Combined with a no-charge, no-breed-restriction policy, this is a stay built around pets being real guests, not an afterthought.
FAQ
Is there an extra charge for pets at The Brigadier's Cottage?
No. Pets stay free, no extra charge, this was confirmed directly with the owner during phone verification.
Are there breed or size restrictions for dogs?
No breed restrictions apply, and dogs of all sizes are welcome, as confirmed by owner Aseem Varma.
Can pets be left alone at the property while I go out?
No. The Brigadier's Cottage is a pet-friendly hotel, not a boarding facility, so pets need to accompany their owners rather than staying behind on their own.
Does the property provide pet food or bedding?
Pet bedding isn't provided, so owners should bring their pet's own bed or blanket. Packaged pet food isn't served, but the kitchen can prepare fresh boiled chicken, vegetables or other simple food for pets on request.
