📍 Haridwar Uttarakhand
🐾 Pets Welcome No extra charges
🏊 Pool + Parking On-site amenities
Sitting along the Haridwar–Rishikesh Chilla Canal Road near Vindhyavasini Temple in Bukandi, The Nature Resort is one of the few stays in the Haridwar region that openly welcomes pets , and does so without tacking on a pet surcharge. The location places you close to the Rajaji National Park buffer zone, away from the dense crowds of central Haridwar, and within easy reach of both Haridwar's ghats and the Rishikesh yoga corridor. Google reviewers consistently call it a great escape from city scenery, and the property's own name signals what the draw is: greenery, open air, and a slower pace that's genuinely difficult to find in this part of Uttarakhand without driving deep into the hills.
✓ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
The Nature Resort has been confirmed as pet-friendly by the Pet Friendly Places team. The property states no additional charges apply for pets. Guests are asked to ensure their pets do not disturb other guests. We recommend calling ahead on 090686 95678 to confirm your specific pet's size, breed, and any current restrictions before booking.
The Setting
The resort sits in Bukandi village, a quieter pocket between Haridwar and Rishikesh that gives you road access to both towns without being swallowed by either. The Chilla Canal Road stretch is a well-established corridor for nature tourism , the Rajaji Tiger Reserve's Chilla zone begins in this general area, which means the surrounding landscape is forested, relatively undeveloped, and home to actual wildlife rather than the concrete sprawl you'd find closer to the city ghats. For dogs, that translates to fresher air, more open ground, and far less of the noise and traffic chaos that makes central Haridwar genuinely stressful for animals , especially large breeds or dogs that haven't travelled much.
Google reviewers describe the resort as a place that feels genuinely cut off from the city, and that sense of separation is the core appeal here. For pet parents travelling with anxious dogs, reactive dogs, or simply dogs that need space to decompress after a long drive, the Bukandi location is a meaningful advantage over staying inside Haridwar proper. The forested buffer also means mornings here tend to be quieter , birdsong rather than temple bells at full volume, which is its own kind of luxury when you're trying to settle a dog in an unfamiliar place.
The property lists a pool, parking, Wi-Fi, free breakfast, laundry service, and room service among its on-site amenities. Parking on-site means you can pull up directly , no street parking scrambles when you're unloading a crate, managing leads, or wrangling multiple dogs after a 220 km drive from Delhi. The pool is listed as a hotel amenity, but whether pets are permitted in or around the pool has not been confirmed , treat it as a human amenity unless you verify otherwise directly at check-in.
Pet Policy , What's Confirmed and What to Ask
The confirmed policy is straightforward: no pet fee charged at this property, and pets are welcome on the premises. Guests are expected to keep their animals from disturbing other guests , standard resort etiquette that most experienced pet travellers already follow instinctively. What the policy does not currently specify publicly is whether pets are allowed inside guest rooms, what size or breed restrictions (if any) apply, and whether there are designated outdoor areas for pets to relieve themselves or burn off energy after arrival. These are not minor details , they determine whether your stay is genuinely comfortable or just technically permitted.
The resort is independently run and reachable on 090686 95678. Based on Google reviews, the staff is described as responsive and the service as attentive. Smaller independently operated properties like this one tend to be more flexible than chain hotels, but that flexibility also means the policy lives in conversation rather than in a formal printed document. A direct call before you book , not just a confirmation email , is the most reliable way to make sure your specific dog is genuinely welcome, not just tolerated on arrival.
If you're travelling with a large breed, it's particularly worth asking about the in-room policy. Many pet-friendly resorts in India that haven't codified their rules will happily accommodate a Labrador or Golden but may hesitate at a Great Dane or a Rottweiler simply because they haven't thought through the logistics. Raising the question before arrival gives the property time to prepare and gives you a clear answer rather than an awkward negotiation at the front desk.
Getting Here and What to Know Before You Go
The full address is: Haridwar Rishikesh Chilla Canal Road Village, near Vindhyavasini Temple, Bukandi, Haridwar, Uttarakhand 246121. Use the Google Maps pin linked via this listing rather than relying on the address alone , Bukandi village is small, and canal-road properties in this stretch can be genuinely difficult to locate with just a street name and a postal code. If you're driving from Delhi, the standard route goes via Roorkee or Muzaffarnagar, putting you somewhere between 220 and 250 km depending on your exact starting point in the NCR. Haridwar is well-served by NH-334, and Bukandi sits just off the main highway before you reach the central city , meaning you won't have to fight Haridwar's inner-city traffic at all if you're approaching from Delhi.
The Haridwar–Rishikesh corridor is at its most pleasant between October and March, when temperatures are mild and the monsoon is well behind you. Summers (April–June) get hot, though the canal-road location and greenery do provide some buffer compared to the stone-and-concrete heat of central Haridwar. Monsoon (July–September) brings heavy rainfall and occasional road disruption in this area , if you're planning a July or August visit, confirm road access closer to your travel date. The Rajaji buffer zone proximity also means wildlife movement is possible near the property , keep dogs leashed in unfamiliar outdoor areas, especially after dark, and don't leave them unattended in open grounds at night.
The nearest major veterinary facilities are in Haridwar city or Rishikesh , both are within a reasonable driving distance, but confirm the address and operating hours of your nearest clinic before you travel, particularly if your dog has ongoing health needs or you're visiting over a long weekend when some clinics may have reduced hours. We have not confirmed a specific nearby vet for this listing.
ℹ️ What to confirm before you book
Call 090686 95678 and ask: (1) Are pets allowed inside guest rooms? (2) Are there any breed or size restrictions? (3) Is there a designated outdoor area for dogs to use? (4) Are pets permitted near or in the pool? (5) Is early check-in possible if you're arriving after a long drive? Having these answers before arrival will make check-in smoother and ensure there are no surprises on either side.
