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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: The Himaal, Bir - Boutique Homestay in Bir offers adults-only accommodation with a sun terrace, garden, and restaurant. Guests enjoy free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, and a lounge. Comfortable Amenities: The homestay features a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and a games room. Additional services include yoga classes, film nights, and walking tours. Dining Experience: A family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with vegetarian options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast includes warm dishes, pancakes, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 65 km from Kangra Airport, the homestay provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and a tour desk.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aditya
    India India
    The Himaal - created by Sharmila and Bhuvan, is a beautiful homestay amidst nature. Pros: Dedicated and friendly staff Delicious vegetarian and egg-based meals Clean and disciplined environment Close to the paragliding landing site Nearby...
  • Spencer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely setting, thoughtful and interesting rooms, super comfortable beds, convenient location, great rooftop terrace, garden to kitchen food.
  • Gaurav
    India India
    We loved everything about the property. From the location to the cleanliness, hygiene, friendly and supportive staff and owners. The food was delicious and homely. The ambience of hotel and room were amazing. I definitely recommend this hotel to...
  • Prakash
    India India
    it is nearest to the landing site, and the property is really beautiful. rooms and the property are very well decorated. it’s a very unique place to stay and you’ll fell welcomed where he staff is helpful and friendly. best hotel in BIR.
  • Reddy
    India India
    it’s unique. Every item kept inside for hand curated. Ambience is amazing. Staff were awesome.
  • Ramneet
    India India
    the property is very creatively and artistically built, very well maintained, with all the basic facilities provided available. the location is fantastic, staff is sweet. Food is good too!
  • Robin
    Germany Germany
    Refreshing stay amidst a picturesque location. The sound of birds chirping in the morning sun is bliss. The view from the balcony is also great, luckily I had a nice winter sun in my room. The Himachali thali is the best thali I ever had. In...
  • Gaulon
    France France
    Hôtel magnifique décoré avec beaucoup de goût Personnel aux petits soins et super petit déjeuner C'est un endroit idéal pour se reposer entre deux étapes de voyage On recommande et on reviendra probablement !

Managed by Bhuvan & Sharmila

Company review score: 9.5Based on 13 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Moving to the mountains was always a childhood dream of mine after my parents took me to Jammu for the first time on a pilgrim trip. I remember looking at the gorgeous snow-capped mountain peak from our bus window and thinking that I want to live here forever. Coming from a humble background I never had the funds at my disposal to immediately move to the mountains and make my dream a reality, I had to first clear off my education loan and then save enough money before making the move. In the year 2010 I passed out from IHM-A after doing successful on the job trainings at The Oberoi & The Imperial Hotel New Delhi and started working for Marriott Hotels in Hyderabad. Later, I worked for various companies like Cox & Kings, Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) & The Leela Hotels, Resorts & Palaces. My last role was with the Bookings Holding Group, where I was the Market Head of Strategic Alliances for South Asia & Middle East handling partnerships for Agoda & Booking dot com. After working & saving for almost 12 years I finally did make my dream a reality and started my hotel in the mountains known as “The Himaal, Bir” in the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh. The concept of the hotel cum homestay was born in 2015 when I met my wife, Sharmila in my company Agoda for the first time. I fell in love with her the moment she told me that she was from Nepal, and we connected over our common love for the mountains. Long story short a Delhi boy fell in love with a Nepali Girl thanks to the majestic "Himalayas”. After dating for a whole month, we knew that we must spend the rest of our lives together, so we got married & shortly after moved to Bir in search of our dream life in the mountains. Through some ups & downs we had our son Zaroon & our dog Joey join us in our adventure in Bir and here we are trying to make you a part of our journey. Hope you will like our efforts and get a taste of Nepal & The Himalayas in our humble abode.

Property information

At Himaal have a total of 09 tastefully designed & decorated rooms equipped with modern facilities like Smart LED TV, Bluetooth Speaker, Tea & Coffee Section with Electric Kettle, Hair Dryer, Electric Blanket, Heater, Hot Water Bottle, Torch & Safety Box, Media Library, Bathroom Amenities etc. to make your stay comfortable & luxurious. We are a family friendly property located within walking distance from the famous paragliding landing site in Bir & are fully accessible by car with onsite private car parking space.

Neighbourhood information

Bir is known for Paragliding but there is much more to explore here like the beautiful Tibetan monasteries and nature trails leading up to hidden waterfalls. Ideal length of stay in Bir is 2 to 3 nights to properly soak in the environment and make memories for a lifetime.

Languages spoken

English,Hindi

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Cafe Dhaam
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

The Himaal, Bir - Luxury Boutique Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 21:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of Rs. 5,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$56. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

12+ years
Extra bed upon request
Rs. 2,500 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note the property does not serve alcohol.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Himaal, Bir - Luxury Boutique Homestay in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of Rs. 5,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.