🐾2Pets per room
🏔️Upper Dharamkot2 km above McLeod Ganj
💰₹1,000Pet fee per room
The Unmad sits 2 kilometres above McLeod Ganj in Upper Dharamkot, where the Triund Trek begins right at the property gate and the Dhauladhar range fills every window. It's a bed-and-breakfast with a genuine mountain personality - no loud music, regular live performances, and a restaurant that covers everything from momos to pasta. For pet parents, the headline is simple: dogs are welcome inside your room, up to two per stay, with a straightforward ₹1,000 pet fee.
✓ Verified by the Pet Friendly Places team
The Unmad confirmed that pets are allowed on request and may stay inside the guest room. Up to 2 pets are permitted per room. A pet fee of ₹1,000 per room applies. Pets must be kept on a leash while moving around the property and common areas.
What the Property Looks Like for a Dog
The property has a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating areas - reasonable space for a dog to stretch out between walks. The Triund Trek trail starts literally at the gate, which makes The Unmad one of the most practical bases in the area if you're planning a trek with your dog. Tushita and Vipassana meditation centres are a 7–10 minute walk away, and the Dharamkot café strip is close enough to reach on foot. Floors inside are tile and marble, easy to wipe down after a muddy trail return. Pet bowls are listed as an in-house amenity, so you won't need to pack your own.
Staying Here With Your Dog - The Practical Side
Check-in runs from 12:00 to 23:00, which gives you flexibility if you're driving up from Kangra or beyond. The property has 24-hour security and CCTV coverage, so the premises feel managed rather than unattended. Breakfast is included and served in-room or at the restaurant. Room service is available, daily housekeeping runs as standard, and luggage storage means you can head out for a day hike without worrying about your bags. The property does not accept credit cards - bring cash or use NFC mobile payment. quiet hours run from 22:00 to 08:00, which is genuinely useful if your dog is noise-sensitive in new places.
Location Context
Upper Dharamkot is quieter and cooler than McLeod Ganj, with far less vehicle traffic - a meaningful difference when you're walking a dog. The road to the property is the Dharamkot Studio Road, and the property is next to The Orange House, which helps with navigation once you're in the village. Kangra Airport is 19 km away. The surrounding forest and trail access make this one of the more dog-appropriate stays in the Dharamshala area, as long as your dog is comfortable on uneven hill terrain. the combination of in-room pet access, trail-start location, and pet bowls on the amenity list is harder to find than it should be in this region.
