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MCLEODGANJ

Right in the heart of all the Mcleod buzz, The Hosteller Mcleodganj is where the hills slow you down and the views lift your mood instantly. With both dorms and pri....

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AMENITIES

Bonfire

Bonfire

CCTV

CCTV

Common area

Common area

Front desk

Front desk

Garden

Garden

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Indoor games

Indoor games

Pet friendly

Pet friendly

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AVAILABILITY

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE

Close to the buzz

Close to the buzz

Cafes, markets and much more, stay right where all the action is!

Pretty hill views

Pretty hill views

Wake up to misty mountains and sunsets that’ll make your camera roll very happy.

Savour the flavours

Savour the flavours

Great food and even better views. Our café’s where chill scenes are made.

Pawfect for all

Pawfect for all

Bring along your furry travel buddy because even they deserve a mountain getaway!

LOCATION

The nearest airport is Kangra airport, approximately 23 km away from the hostel. You can take a cab from the airport to the hostel, which will take about an hour.

The nearest major station is Pathankot railway station, approximately 93 km away. Alternatively, Chandigarh railway station is about 256 km away from the hostel. From both the railway stations, one can reach Mcleodganj via bus or cab. 

Dharamshala bus stand is about 30 mins away from Bhagsu and it’s where all major buses will drop travellers. From there, you can take a private or sharing cab to reach the hostel.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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2 PM

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Check out

11 AM

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Guest visit

9 AM - 9 PM

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Reception

24 Hours

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Pool

NA

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Silent hours

10 PM - 8 AM

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Breakfast

8 AM - 12 PM

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Lunch

12 PM - 3 PM

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Dinner

6 PM - 12 AM

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Common area

24 Hours

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Hot water

24 Hours

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Customer support

10 AM - 12 AM

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Guests with local IDs are allowed in this property.

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The Hosteller's Myngl Cafe serves vegetarian options. To maintain the backpacking culture and community spirit we promote self service in all our cafes.

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Parking is not available at the property.

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Towels, toiletries, and locks for dorm rooms are available at an additional charge through the Glu app.

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Ironing facilities are available upon request through Glu app (subject to availability).

What is the location of The Hosteller Mcleodganj?

The Hosteller Mcleodganj is located in Mohal up Mahal, Mcleodganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176215.

Which is the nearest airport?

The closest airport is Kangra airport, which is approximately 22 kilometers away, while Bhuntar airport is around 175 kilometers away. Local cabs are available at the airport, and you may also opt for a prepaid taxi.

Which is the nearest railway station?

Pathankot railway station located around 90 km away serves as the nearest railhead to Mcleodganj.

What is the best time to visit Mcleodganj?

The best time to visit Mcleodganj is between October and February, i.e. the winter season and between March and June, i.e. the summer season.

Does The Hosteller Mcleodganj have a cafe?

Yes, there is an in-house cafe at the hostel.

Is the hostel pet friendly?

Yes, the hostel is pet friendly. However, pets are allowed in private rooms only and not dorms.

Is smoking allowed inside the property?

Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas and not in any rooms or indoor common areas.

Does the hostel have Wi-Fi?

We have good Wi-Fi, which is suitable for workation.

Are there lockers in the dorms?

We provide lockers in the dormitories only. Every bed has an attached locker for guests to keep their valuables. It is advised that you carry a lock for the locker if needed. However, availing a padlock from the reception will be subject to availability and at an additional cost. It is advised that you carry a lock.

What are some things to do in Mcleodganj?

Visit Dal lake, stroll local market, camping, star gazing, take a peek into Tibetan culture, Bhagsunag waterfall.

Does the hostel have parking?

No, parking is not available at the property.

Do the rooms have attached washroom?

Yes, all private rooms and dorms have attached washroom.

Is the hostel available for special events?

Yes, you can send an email to contact@thehosteller.com

Is power backup available in your property?

Yes, power backup is available at the property.

Does the hostel have AC in rooms?

No, air conditioning is not available at the hostel as the weather remains pleasant throughout the year.

Is breakfast included in the room rate?

If breakfast is included, it will display "Breakfast Included" below the room type. If it is not mentioned, breakfast is not included.

POLICIES

The Hosteller is a chain of backpacker hostels and is well suited for young backpacking travellers. In line with our brand positioning and community-living model, we do not recommend families and do not permit guests below the age of 18 years. Admission of minors, including infants and children under 18 years of age, is not allowed even when accompanied by legal guardians.

Drugs/Substance/Alcohol abuse is STRICTLY prohibited at all our hostels. In case anyone is found possessing or consuming drugs/alcohol during their stay, strict action shall be taken against him/her and the person would be asked to vacate the hostel immediately and would be blacklisted from staying at our hostels forever.

For non-refundable reservations, modification requests (not cancellations) may be considered only if received within 60 minutes of the original booking time and are subject to availability and fare difference, if any. Requests made after this timeframe shall not be accepted.

Smoking is strictly permitted only in the dedicated smoking zones within the premises.

In case anyone is traveling in a group of 2+ more people, we do not guarantee the accommodation arrangement for all the guests in the same dorm room. Allocation of rooms happens in an automated manner subject to availability at the time, varied floor arrangements, etc.

Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and at the discretion of the management and may attract additional charges.

All guests are mandatorily required to do a pre-arrival contactless check-in via the Glu app (link of which is shared with each guest immediately post booking via Whatsapp). Additionally, it is mandatory for every guest to present a GoI (Government of India) approved photo ID at the time of check-in (valid IDs being passport, aadhar, driving license or a voter ID). For foreigners, it is mandatory to present their passport and a valid visa (in originals) during the time of check-in. All Pakistani guests staying at any of our hostels must carry and present an additional residence permit letter from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad along with the passport and valid visa at the time of their check-in. PAN card or a student id card, etc. shall not be accepted as valid ID cards.

100% prepayment is mandatory at our hostels on or prior to check-in to ensure guaranteed booking.

In case the guest wants to meet the visitor, they can do so in our waiting area or common spaces. Note, visitors are not allowed inside any of the rooms, at any time.

Outside food is strictly prohibited inside the hostel.

Any form of misconduct including harassment, abuse, intimidation, vandalism, theft, trespassing, or behaviour disruptive to the safety or comfort of other guests, fellow travellers, whether male or female, will result in immediate termination of stay. In such cases, the guest shall be asked to vacate the premises immediately without refund for the unused portion of the stay.

Only female guests are permitted to check into the female dorm. If a male guest books this room type, check-in will be denied as per policy. Modifications to the booking are allowed only within 60 minutes of reservation. No refund will be issued if the booking falls outside the cancellation policy period.

    The Hosteller Mcleodganj is pet friendly. We permit pets only for private room guests and not dorm bookers. Pets are strictly not allowed in the dorms. Any damages, in case, incurred during the stay shall be attributable to the pet owners.

The Hosteller reserves the right to admission based on the discretion of the management.

For all guest-related policies, refer to the policies which can be located on the main page.