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Mountain View
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No extra charge
pets welcome
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Free parking
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Ghughuti Homestay sits in the forested hills near Kasar Devi, about 16 km from Dehradun Airport, with mountain views from the terrace and a garden that guests consistently describe as a place to properly exhale. It's a small, non-smoking property โ family rooms with private bathrooms, a dining area, and no Wi-Fi to speak of. Pets are welcome at no extra charge, which is refreshingly straightforward for this part of Uttarakhand.
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The property confirms pets are allowed with no additional charges. The Booking.com listing explicitly tags the property as pet-friendly and lists pets under its amenity section with "No extra charges." In-room pet policy specifics were not detailed โ call ahead on 096547 28136 to confirm sleeping arrangements for your dog.
What it's like travelling here with a dog
The setting does a lot of the heavy lifting. Kasar Devi is a quieter pocket of Uttarakhand โ forested, relatively uncrowded, and close to a river that multiple guests mention in reviews. For dog parents, that combination of forest trails right outside the gate and an on-site garden means your dog isn't cooped up between four walls all day. The terrace mountain views give you somewhere to sit while your dog winds down after a walk. No Wi-Fi on the property is worth knowing in advance โ this is a place you come to disconnect, not to work remotely.
Rooms and practical details
The only listed room type is a Double Room at 15 sq m with a private bathroom, terrace access, and mountain views. Amenities inside include a shower, towels, linen, slippers, heating, a dining table and dining area, streaming service (like Netflix), and toilet paper. It's not spacious, but reviewers score cleanliness at 9.8 and comfort at 9.5 โ so what's there is well-maintained. Free private parking on-site means you're not navigating a hill town's narrow lanes looking for a spot after a long drive. Check-in runs from 11:00 to midnight; check-out is between 10:00 and 11:00.
Location and getting around
The Kasar Devi area is best reached by road โ it's the natural end-point of a drive from Dehradun or Haldwani. Dehradun Airport is 16 km away; Dehradun Clock Tower is 17 km. Rajaji National Park is 19 km out, which is a reasonable day trip if you want structured forest with your dog. Gun Hill Point (Mussoorie side) is 41 km. The river mentioned by reviewers is nearby but exact distance and depth are not confirmed โ check local water levels before letting your dog wade, especially during or after monsoon season. The surrounding forest and Rajaji proximity also mean wildlife is part of the landscape; keep dogs leashed on trails.