Naddi Castle

Pros (+) ==＞ 1) Amazing view of ever-white Dhauladhar range of Himalaya mountains, seemed that you can touch it. Both Sunrise and Sunset can be viewed from your room ! 2) 3 side open room with 3 balconies attached on a hilltop property ! Viewing everything - the mountain, the valley, the trees, the nest of bird on trees, the village life, the step farming green fields of barley, the domesticated cows & dogs, the shepherds & flock of goats - every single thing is viewable & audible from your bed ! 3) Entirely wooden-furnished room, seemed we're at Europe ! 4) very less numbers of rooms and no other property within 100 meters, making it your perfect serene destination peaceful vacation ! Cons (-) ==＞ Like each coin has 2 sides, each thing in life comes with both good and bad parts. 1) As it is location is on a hill top, the real road ends much below !. So it should never be selected for aged / disabled persons who cannot walk the steep steps. 2) As it is location is in serenity at a remote corner of village, nearest shop is far away. So you must buy your items beforehand. 3) As it is perfect location for peace - no TV. 4) As it is a Homestay - you should never expect to push a button round the clock and then expect that some room service boy will come running at your service ! The owner boys run the Homestay, and you must behave as their valued polite gentle guest. If you think yourself as Maharaja as soon as you reach a Hotel - it is not a place for you.

This felt like a couples getaway that was perfectly nestled in the mountains but still very close to McLeod Ganj. It would be a long walk into the city but they helped us arrange a quick and inexpensive taxi ride. The hotel was easy access to the Triund Trail if you are wanting to do that hike. The room itself was incredibly spacious with a sink, plenty of hot water, and gorgeous views. There was a space heater that kept us comfortable, but if it's very cold weather, be prepared with extra layers. If you are travelling with someone you are not close with, the walls of the bathroom are thin, but for us it wasn't a big deal. The host/owner, Karti, was a soft spoken kind soul and very accommodating.