About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Himaal in Bir offers adults-only luxury boutique homestay accommodations. Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and a traditional family-friendly restaurant. Comfortable Amenities: The property features free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, a lounge, and a concierge service. Additional facilities include an indoor and outdoor play area, yoga classes, and film nights. Dining Experience: A vegetarian breakfast is served daily, including warm dishes, pancakes, and fresh fruits. The restaurant serves local cuisine for lunch and dinner in a traditional ambiance. Convenient Location: Located 40 mi from Kangra Airport, The Himaal provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking and bicycle hire enhance the guest experience.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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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...
Apoorv
India India
Property was way above my expectations. It was very clean and the location is pretty awsome. Everything was properly arranged and there were no issues.
Dayavanti
India India
Beautifully decorated, super clean home. Convenient location close to market and cafes for exploring bir, and yet quiet. Staff was excellent, very responsive and courteous.
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...
Giora
Israel Israel
אנשים מקסימים, מלון מעוצב בטעם אישי עם חשיבה על כל פרט ופרט, מקסים!
Duynstee
Netherlands Netherlands
Dichtbij landingsveld paragliding. Super behulpzame manager. Hij regelde zelfs treinkaartjes door India voor ons. Kim wel vaker in Bir en kan gerust zeggen dat ze de beste keuken hebben in Bir. Echt een aanrader.

Managed by Bhuvan & Sharmila

Company review score: 9.6Based on 10 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Cafe Dhaam
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Amenities of The Himaal, Bir - Luxury Boutique Homestay

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

The Himaal, Bir - Luxury Boutique Homestay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs 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.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the property does not serve alcohol.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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.

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