Looking forward to summer vacation but don’t want to leave your beloved furballs behind? How about a petcation? Here, we feature some of the best pet-friendly properties, hotels, resorts, and homestays in India. By Karan Kaushik
Pet-friendly properties in India for a perfect petcation
Welcomhotel By ITC Hotels, The Savoy, Mussoorie
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This popular hotel is located in the heart of Mussoorie and allows pets. Featuring Gothic architecture, the hotel exudes an old-world charm. They have four dining options, a spa, and a gym. The elegantly-designed rooms come with air-conditioning and heating systems, a flat-screen television, a minibar, and an electric kettle. Take your pets for a walk near the Christ Church or play with them in the well-manicured lawns of the hotel.
Where: Library Chowk, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
Contact: 0135 – 263 7000
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Ambassador, IHCL seleQtions, New Delhi
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Go for a ‘pawcation’ to Ambassador, New Delhi – IHCL SeleQtions and treat yourself and your four-legged bestie to delicious moments and fine comforts. On offer here are pet-friendly menus, spaces, and in-room facilities. Just a short drive from the airport, the five-star hotel ushers leisure and business travellers into a red-brick and pink bougainvillaea neighbourhood, surrounded by the plush Khan Market, beautiful gardens and magnificent monuments.
Where: Subramaniam Bharti Marg, Sujan Sing Park North, Sujan Singh Park, New Delhi
Contact: 011 – 66261000
Grape County, Nashik
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A petcation at Grape County Resort will give you a chance to slow down and unwind in the lap of nature. Located 20km from Sula Vineyards, the pet-friendly eco-resort features an outdoor pool. The rooms here are divided into several categories like suite sky rooms, premium sky rooms, and superior sky rooms. Then there are premium Forest tents for those who love camping but miss their beds. They have a glasshouse too, which comes with two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a living room.
Where: Grape County Resort, Vadholi Phata, Nashik Trimbakeshwar Road, Anjaneri, Nashik, Maharashtra
Contact: +91 – 70309 15009, +91 – 70667 21122
Arco Iris Boutique Homestay, Goa
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Arco Iris is a 200-year-old, elegantly restored Portuguese colonial homestay in Curtorim, a quiet hamlet in South Goa. It’s a home away from home for you and your pets. Hosted by the friendly Bennita Ganesh, her husband Ganesh and their two daughters Trikaya and Trusha, the homestay is perfect for enjoying a petcation with your beloved pets. The homestay has five spacious rooms in the different colours of the rainbow. You can choose between the Indigo, Orange, Violet, Yellow and Blue rooms. The entire property is Wi-Fi enabled. All rooms have ensuite bathrooms, with hot and cold running water supplies.
Where: House No. 1384, Sinai Bagh, Near Carmel Chapel, Curtorim, Goa
Contact: +91 – 96049 64482 (Bennita), +91 – 96899 95688 (Ganesh)
Pullman, New Delhi
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One of the most popular hotels in Delhi, Pullman Aerocity allows pets in your room. Pullman’s warm and friendly staff understands your and your pet buddy’s needs. The hotel provides specialised and customised pet meals. They offer 6 restaurants and bars, a full-service spa and salon, and an outdoor swimming pool. There’s a fitness centre too, which comes equipped with the latest in cardio and strength machines, resistance bands, balls and stretching mats. The spa offers Ayurveda, Thai, and Swedish spa treatments. The rooms here are divided into different categories like deluxe, executive, and presidential suites.
Where: Asset No 02 GMR Hospitality District, IGI Airport, New Delhi
Contact: 011 – 4608 0808
Jumbo Farms, Pavna
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If you and your loved ones are looking forward to a farm stay to escape the city grind, the pet-friendly property Jumbo Farms near Pawna Lake comes highly recommended. Offering lovely garden views, Jumbo Farms features an outdoor swimming pool, five spacious and well-appointed rooms, a living room, a fully-equipped kitchen, and five bathrooms. They also offer an à la carte breakfast. There’s a flat-screen television and Bluetooth speakers too. Thanks to their large and well-kept lawns, your pets will have enough space to play and enjoy.
Where: Jumbo Farms, Shindgoanwadgoan, Lonavala
Contact: DM at jumbofarms/Instagram
The Hideaway, Hosur
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Nestled in the lush farming region around Hosur, The Hideaway features a doggy pool, special doggy treats and meals, and a 36-acre garden for your pet to run wild. An easy 45-minutes drive from Bengaluru, the per-friendly property features six comfortable garden-facing and beautifully-designed cottages and one exquisite suite. They have plenty of wooded areas where you could walk your dog while indulging in some bird watching.
Where: The Hideaway at Hidden Valley, Begepalli Village, Hosur, Karnataka
Contact: +91 – 77081 32980
Mahasu House, Mashobra
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Sequestered in the beautiful forests of Mashobra, Mahasu House offers an opportunity to escape into the Himalayan wilderness with your pets. The lovely pet-friendly property features seven double rooms, each with en-suite bathrooms and verandahs. Their Attic Room is perfect for families with children and comes with an attached bathroom. Then they have the Mahasu Suite which features two large double bedrooms. Other facilities include homestyle meals, a lounge, a club room, a fully-equipped facility with a gym, steam room and sauna.
Where: Bekulty Road, Village Purani Koti, P.O. Mashobra, Distt, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Contact: +91 – 98160 17100
Tree of Life Resort & Spa, Jaipur
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Leaving your pet with someone else is like leaving a member of the family behind. This is where Tree of Life Resort and Spa comes in. Their Pawsome Holidays by Tree of Life package has specially-curated experiences for not just you but your four-legged friends too. The pet-friendly resort is located on the outskirts of Jaipur, a little ahead of the Amer Fort. Their open spaces make it ideal for pet parents to have a pawsome time with their fur buddies. They offer a special pooch area with a bed, water, and food bowl. Also at your pet’s service is their Pooch Mini-Bar which has special treats in store. They also provide grooming products for your pets.
Where: Kacherwala, Kukas, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Contact: +91 – 90152 42000
Emerald Trail, Bhimtal
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Nestled in the pristine Jungaliyagaon, a short uphill drive from Bhimtal Lake, Emerald Trail Homestay is nothing less than a paradise for nature lovers. They house cows, dogs, and rabbits of their own so your pet will have nice company. Take your furry and let them enjoy this pet-friendly property. The 4-acre eco-friendly property features residential cottages, fruit-bearing orchards, and a common play area for children. They also have a villa which comes with four bedrooms and attached baths. They have a family cottage too.
Where: Jungaliya Gaon Road, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand
Contact: +91 – 98339 49954
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