📍 Old Manali Location
🐾 ₹700/day Pet Charge
📅 Since 1944 Established
The Sunshine Heritage is one of Manali's longest-standing properties, operating since 1944 on Club House Road in Old Manali , a quieter, more character-filled side of town compared to the busy Mall Road strip. The hotel sits close to the Manalsu river gorge and within walking distance of the famous Old Manali cafés and apple orchards that give the area its distinct atmosphere. For pet parents driving up to Himachal Pradesh with their dogs, the hotel explicitly accepts pets with a declared charge of ₹700 per day , one of the few heritage stays in Manali to do so openly.
✓ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
The Sunshine Heritage is confirmed as a pet-friendly stay in Manali, also listed as dog- and pet-friendly on Tripadvisor. A pet charge of ₹700 per day applies. We recommend calling ahead on 098160 77920 to confirm your pet's size, which outdoor areas pets are permitted to access, and the current charge before booking , policies at heritage properties can change seasonally.
The Setting
Old Manali has a completely different energy from the commercial chaos of Mall Road. Club House Road, where The Sunshine Heritage is located, runs close to the Clubhouse grounds and the Manalsu nala , the sound of the river carries through the valley and the surroundings are noticeably greener and more open than central Manali. This part of town is popular with travellers who want proximity to the mountains without being inside the tourist grid, and it works well for dogs too: the roads are quieter, the pace is slower, and there are natural walking routes accessible on foot from the property. The altitude here sits at approximately 2,050 metres, which dogs generally handle well once they've had a short acclimatisation period after a road journey.
The hotel itself carries the weight of eight decades of hospitality. Google reviewers note that it is extremely well maintained with hygienic rooms and amenities, and several reviews comment on the humble and attentive behaviour of the staff and owners , which matters when you're checking in with a dog and need people who are genuinely accommodating rather than merely tolerant.
Heritage Rooms With Genuine Character
The accommodation at The Sunshine Heritage goes well beyond what you'd expect from a typical mountain hotel. The property offers suites and family rooms alongside standard accommodation , spacious and elegantly furnished, reflecting the building's age and the care that has gone into maintaining its original character over eight decades. Tripadvisor's property information specifically calls out antique furniture and décor, large attached dressing rooms, and ornate fireplaces , the kind of detail that belongs to an older building built when rooms were made to last rather than to photograph well.
For guests travelling with dogs, this context matters practically. A suite with a dressing room gives you somewhere to store food, leads, and gear without turning the sleeping area into a kennel supply depot. The fireplaces, if operational during colder months, are an obvious plus for anyone arriving in autumn or early spring with a dog that has spent the day on cold trails. Family rooms in particular offer the extra floor space that makes a real difference when sharing with a pet: there's room for a dog bed, a food station, and a wet towel without the whole space feeling cramped by the end of day one.
Gardens, Orchards, and a Backyard Farm
What separates The Sunshine Heritage from a conventional hotel environment is its outdoor setting. The property is surrounded by gardens and apple orchards, and its Tripadvisor listing mentions a backyard farm with animals including rabbits, geese, and ducks on the grounds. For guests travelling with dogs, this is worth knowing before you arrive: the presence of farm animals changes the dynamic of outdoor time in ways that matter if your dog is reactive or easily excitable around birds and small animals. A leashed, calm dog will likely be fine navigating the grounds, but it's sensible to keep your pet under close control around the farm area.
Apple orchards and a working backyard farm are not something most hotels at this price point can offer, and for guests who appreciate a more rural, grounded atmosphere it adds real texture to the stay. The property also lists outdoor furniture and a dedicated picnic area among its guest facilities , a practical convenience on days when you want to sit outside with your dog without the full commitment of a trail. Do not assume every part of the farm grounds is accessible during all stays; confirm with the property directly what areas are open to guests and pets when you call ahead.
Facilities and What the Hotel Offers
The property's Tripadvisor listing confirms room service, daily housekeeping, laundry service, and baggage storage , a more complete service stack than many heritage properties of this age manage to sustain. For guests on longer stays in Manali, housekeeping and laundry availability matter: mountain travel with dogs generates a steady supply of muddy paws, damp gear, and trail-worn clothing, and having on-site laundry means you're not rationing clean kit by day three.
From confirmed amenities: free Wi-Fi, free parking, air-conditioning, and a restaurant noted in reviews for its food and live music. Free parking is a practical advantage for pet travellers arriving by road , the overwhelmingly common mode of travel for dog owners heading to Manali. The air-conditioning is worth noting specifically for dogs: Manali summers can see warm afternoons even at this elevation, and a climate-controlled room where your pet can rest comfortably after a day of hiking makes a real difference. The Sunshine Heritage lists hiking and bicycle rental among its available activities; the trails accessible from Old Manali , including routes toward the Hadimba Temple forest area and the upper Manalsu valley , are well within reach on foot from Club House Road. Whether pets are permitted on hotel-arranged excursions should be confirmed before booking.
Pet Policy and What to Confirm Before Booking
The confirmed pet charge is ₹700 per day , a transparent and reasonable rate by Manali heritage hotel standards. The following details were not confirmed at the time of listing and should be clarified directly with the hotel before you book: whether pets are permitted inside guest rooms or restricted to outdoor areas; which specific outdoor areas , gardens, orchard, farm, picnic area , pets are allowed to access; any weight or breed restrictions; maximum pets per room; and whether pet bedding or bowls are provided. Heritage properties often handle pet arrangements individually rather than through a fixed system, so a call to 098160 77920 before arrival will avoid any friction at check-in.
Getting There
The property is on Club House Road, near Mall Road, in Old Manali , Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131. Most guests driving from Delhi reach Manali via the NH3 Kullu-Manali Highway; Old Manali is a short turn off from the main road once you cross the Manali bridge. Central Manali for supplies or a vet visit is accessible within minutes by car. Volvo buses do not serve Old Manali directly, reinforcing that this is most practical as a road trip destination for pet parents.
