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Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel

2.0 star property
Colonial Dharamshala hostel in Bhagsu Nag with a 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel

Restaurant
Front of property
Aerial view
Aerial view
Coffee shop

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Upper Dharamkot, Dharamshala, HP, 176219
  • Kumar Pathri
    10 min walk
  • Tushita Meditation Centre
    12 min walk
  • Bhagsunag Waterfall
    21 min walk
  • Kangra (DHM-Gaggal)
    73 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Memory foam bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Memory foam bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Memory foam bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Memory foam bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Memory foam bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Dharamshala

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel places you in the centre of Dharamshala, within just a 15-minute stroll of Kumar Pathri and Tushita Meditation Centre. Highlights at this Colonial hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .Enjoy access to bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Bhagsu Nag hostel include Bhagsunag Waterfall and Tibetan Institute Of Performing Arts.
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What's nearby

  • Tushita Meditation Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dalai Lama Temple Complex - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kalachakra Temple - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dal Lake - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Dalai Lama's Residence - 9 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Koparlahar Station - 42 min drive
  • Kangra (DHM-Gaggal) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunand Moon Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chilly Beans Cafe and Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Himalayan tea shop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Trek and Dine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Welcome Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel

Colonial Dharamshala hostel in Bhagsu Nag with a 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel also features an arcade/games room, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

This Colonial Dharamshala hostel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Car service
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel offers 52 accommodations with complimentary slippers and blackout curtains. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 250 to 300 for adults and INR 150 to 200 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 250 to 300 for adults and INR 150 to 200 for children
  • Heating fee: INR 500 per day
  • Laundry fee: INR 500 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Alt Life Dharamkot
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Dharamshala
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

Yep, Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel has free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

No, Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very pleasant property. We had a good stay with kids. We had some issues like - wifi connectivity is rooms was not consistent and some work was happening around the property , and felt a tad bit unsafe for kids to play around. But Greta staff and goood rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for 4 peple.It booked for only 1 bed to accommodate 4.funny website.Instead of booking in the website, go for other online booking as there is no customer care for this experdia.No response and we faced lot problem for another booking as it was a peak season.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019