Looking for a Pet-friendly Accommodation for Your Vacation? Check out These Paw-some Stays!

Love travelling but can’t stay away from your pet? We get you! While planning a trip, pet-owners often have to worry about leaving their pets behind with someone who’ll take good care of them. But what if you could just travel along with your ‘Good Boy’ and enjoy an awesome vacation together? While it’s difficult to hunt for a reasonably priced pet-friendly accommodation in India, here are some fabulous places that welcome pets with all their heart!

1. Namaste Jungle – Rustic Homestay in Goa

Everyone loves a trip to Goa once in a while and what’s better than enjoying the goodness of Goa in the company of your pet?  Check out this rustic cottage stay called Namaste Jungle, located at Assagao, Goa. Just 10 km away from Calangute beach and Baga beach, this eco-friendly property is quite unlike the typical places you’ll find to stay in Goa. With beautiful and well-maintained cottages, surrounded by lush greenery, this place is a real treat for those who want to stay close to nature in a secured environment.

Wondering about how to get around to the beaches and popular spots of Goa from here? You can easily hire a bike or a car right from the property to move around as you please. This cottage stay also features a bar with a sit-out lounge area, a multi-cuisine restaurant, an on-site gym and ample space for your pet to move around! So, if you’re headed to Goa, this pet-friendly accommodation is your best bet!

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2. Holiday Cottages -  Budget-friendly Stay in Manali

If you want to take off to the hills with your pet, this charming and super-affordable cottage stay in Manali comes highly recommended! Located in Simsa village, this is an award-winning homestay that’s known for its high-quality rooms and personalized attention to ensure a great stay experience for guests. The beautiful cottages come with attached balconies, which open up to the mesmerizing views of gardens, snow-capped mountains, and the Beas river. While your pet can play around the widespread garden area, you can soak in some sunshine and enjoy an outdoor breakfast. This cottage stay also features a bonfire area, barbeque facilities and family rooms. You can enjoy a great variety of Indian, Chinese and Jain food that’s prepared by the cook at Holiday Cottages. Special provisions can also be made for those with food restrictions or diabetic patients on prior intimation.

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3. Meena Bagh – Eco-friendly Cottage Stay in Shimla

Nestled in another Himalayan favourite, Shimla, is this cozy and tastefully done homestay called Meena Bagh. This is an eco-friendly property that’s a great stay option for those travelling with families, groups, pets and also, solo-travellers. The wood-panelled and mud-plastered walls along with the handpicked furnishings lend a much soothing rustic touch to the property. Guests love staying at this homestay for its warm and peaceful vibe. So if you’re one of those who would love to curl up in a blanket with a good book, soothing music and stare right out of the window for the stunning Himalayan views, this is as good as it gets!

The homestay offers three separate units or suites –

• Himachali Cottage, which features 4 bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen
• Pahari Cabin, which features 3 bedroom, a living room, a terrace and a Pool table.
• Khaddu's Den, which are budget-friendly rooms recommended for couples. However, kids or infants are not allowed in this type of accommodation.

Meena Bagh provides authentic Pahari or Vegan food prepared by their on-site cook. There’s also a caretaker and help at the property to attend to the guests. Overall, this is a great option for you if you’re travelling with your furry friends!

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4. Oxyfarm Resort - Earthen Cottage Stay in Wayanad

Need a detox from the chaotic city life? Come unwind amidst lush green forests and fields at Oxyfarm Resorts, Wayanad! This eco-friendly cottage stay in Wayanad is just 16 km away from the city center and is located around the Periya forest range. You can stay at their beautifully built palm and stone cottages. Enjoy a great variety of authentic Kerala cuisine, with dishes like, sadhya, the malabari briyani, the suriyani christiyani meen molee, the appams, uperis, payasams, and lots more! This green cottage stay also features a restaurant, family rooms, and barbeque facilities. If you’re travelling with a big dog, this spacious pet-friendly accommodation is a superb choice as bigger dogs can easily move around the green fields without feeling constrained in a small space.

While you can rent a bicycle or go for guided tours, treks and bird watching, there’s abundant space for your pet to play around and join you on your adventure pursuits. So, just take off to Wayanad with your little friend, relax amidst the breathtaking scenery and share an Instagram story! Trust us, you won’t need any filters!

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5. English Cottage – Leisurely Homestay Nestled in Darjeeling

Want to visit a hill station from eastern India with your pet? Don’t forget to check out English Cottage, a beautiful cottage stay in Darjeeling. Barely a kilometer away from the main market, this beautiful timber and stone cottage is quite sought after by guests interested in a refined travel experience that allow them to get closer to the local life of a place. Tiger Hill is 13 km away from this homestay. Hosted by Austen Plant & Shalla Plant, this homestay offers an independent ground floor with two bedrooms, a garden and a kitchenette. You can either book the entire place or a room, as per your preference. Enjoy the lovely views of the Kanchenjunga and get the best local tips on Darjeeling’s history, things to do, places to visit, and where to find the tastiest plate of steaming hot momos! After enjoying an interesting day of sightseeing in Darjeeling, spend leisurely evenings at the sun deck in the company of a good book, a cup of Darjeeling chai and your ‘Good Boy’!

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