Smoking friendly holiday rentals in Chaugan

Very nice guest house in a quiet place with nice views or the valley. Great to stay a little away from the hustle and traffic of Bir. The hosts, Navdeep and his wife are very friendly, caring people. We enjoyed their company and conversation. They both are good cooks of Indian food. The closest restaurant is about a 15 minute walk, downtown about 20 minutes. We enjoyed the local countryside and neighbors.

We truly enjoyed our recent stay and appreciated the comfortable accommodations. The thoughtful amenities provided enhanced our experience. Everything was clean and well-maintained, making our visit relaxing. We would certainly recommend this rental to others seeking a pleasant getaway. Thank you for providing such a wonderful space.

A very sweet and helpful host ,with a very beautiful cosy place

Aditya is very supportive and responsive, we got late in our travel, he was available even at 1AM on phone to help us check-in. Very nice place he has created.

I was visiting Bir, in December 2022 to start my paragliding course. I must say that I made a really good choice to stay at Amrita's place. After a long day of paragliding training, this place absolutely felt like home for me and my friends. Peaceful, right weather, privacy, amenities, all my requirements were fulfilled personally. Has a vintage vibe to the house as our host told us that the place is about 103 years, very well-kept, and maintained. The kitchen and the rest of the place were very clean as well. I have already started recommending it to my friends. Also, not to forget about mentioning the top floor bathroom which is Huge and gives a view of the Billing Valley. 3-5 minutes away from the market to get all the necessary groceries and vegetables. Huge and well-functional kitchen to cook in as well. Plus Jimmy the dog made our experience playful. Thank you, Amrita for such an amazing stay and experience.

Honestly, I don't think there is any better property at the given prices. Located At one of my favourite and most peaceful locations in Bir. loved the experience.

We loved our stay in Karuna retreat for 5 days. The place has warm and cozy vibes. The kids loved the media room in the attic. It was a different experience for them. Since we were traveling by our own vehicle, we enjoyed the best of both worlds, the calm and peaceful neighbourhood of Rakkad and the hustle and bustle of Mcleod ganj. Traveling to the Main Square of Mcleodganj took 30 mins. Karuna Retreat is very close to Norbulingka Institute which was a great place to sit and just enjoy some peaceful moments. Star and constellations gazing was our favourite thing to do on the terrace of our beautiful homestay. There were nice home run cafes nearby. A grocery shop was just round the corner. We loved the location. Our host Tenzin was an easy and proactive person to talk to, though we never needed anything as everything was just fine. We loved the collection of books there too. We really hope to come back soon and stay for a longer period of time.

We were a group of 4 travelling to Bir. Booked the property last moment. Inspite of a few glitches here and there, Paul jee (the caretaker) guided us through our journey (on call) and welcomed us to the property. He was sweet enough to provide us with ingredients for tea late at night. About the property, it’s a simple old-world house. I loved its simplicity and the fact that the cleaning lady, Beena, made sure everything is clean and looking good. The views around the vast tea garden and the lush gardens at the property is the highlight. Even the kitchen and the washroom had the views of trees swaying along the wind. I had a relaxing time watching the sunrise sitting at the porch. Made myself a nice breakfast, had a soothing bath and slept like a baby. There’s ample extra blankets provided to keep you warm. At this property, I was a little away from the main town yet close to it. I loved the calm and silence here, something that I was craving for on my holiday in Bir. I would totally love to come back and stay for longer.

The stay was excellent and the food they shared with us was wonderful and homely. Immaculately kept house. The only thing to note would be that the path to reach the gate is steep and narrow, almost too small for our SUV. Do keep that in mind.

I can’t believe that this place was so much more than you can see on Airbnb. Words and pictures can’t describe the beauty and serenity of this home. Taking a shower in the first floor bathroom was like being in a warm spa. That shower is basically a sun room and my husband and I couldn’t have been in more love with it. The host is the nicest person and is so open to sharing numbers and info for local restaurants and activities. The nursery next to the home is filled with plants and succulents that you won’t find at that roadside stand near your house so definitely take back a few plants if you can. This house is a whimsical fairytale so definitely set aside some time from your trip to enjoy this property as well.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at a property. Firstly, I must commend the beautiful and serene location of the accommodation. Despite being 2 km away from the market, the peaceful ambiance and scenic surroundings made it a delightful retreat. The tranquility of the area added to the overall charm of the stay. The room itself was spacious and impressively equipped with amenities, making my stay comfortable and convenient. However, I noticed that the mattress could use some improvement in terms of comfort. Enhancing the quality of the mattress would certainly elevate the guest experience. I must also highlight the exemplary hospitality extended by the hosts. They were incredibly accommodating and exhibited utmost politeness throughout my stay. Their warm demeanor added a personal touch to the experience, making me feel welcomed and value. Overall, I had a pleasant stay and appreciated the beauty and tranquility of the location, as well as the hospitality of the hosts.

This is not actually an Airbnb, it is a room in the Chokling Arthouse, which is the hotel next to Chokling Monastery. I never did meet Kartik, and when I asked about him, everyone at the guesthouse stared blankly, as if they'd never heard of him. But the hotel is lovely, as is the management, and the room is very spacious and comfortable with spectacular views. I loved my stay here. That said, it is definitely not big enough for three people. This is a suite for two people, even though the hotel will offer you an extra cot at a fee. There is really no where to put it, though, unless one person slept in the sitting area. There is also no kitchen, just a microwave and a few bowls, spoons, etc. There is AC, hot water, and a lovely sitting area. The hotel restaurant has extremely slow service and not many options, but the waiters are extremely friendly. This room opens onto a large public terrace area, which be noisy at night with people doing fire spinning, etc.

This place is amazing, and exactly like I wanted - away from the crowd, fresh air, beautiful view of the mountains. This was my first solo and a long stay trip, more like WFH from a remote location. I had all the basic amenities setup to work peacefully and to cook my own food. I usually used to walk around the villages nearby after my work or in-between as well, and was lucky enough to attend a few family functions that Abhinav took me to try the local food, which I loved a lot. :P Abhinav has a beautiful family, who are so helpful that I felt home. :) There are lot of buses to reach Abhinav's home. But I preferred taking the toy train to reach Panchrukhi station and a 3km taxi ride from there. Overall I loved the experience and may visit again. Thank you, Abhinav.