Luxury Healing Hotels juSTa Birding Resort & Spa – Best Dhauladhar View Resort
Indrunag Near Paragliding Point Tahu, Chohla, 176215 Dharamshala, India
HOTEL OVERVIEW
So I found this place completely by accident while looking for somewhere to stay near the paragliding launch point in Bir Billing – well, sort of near it anyway. juSTa Birding Resort is tucked away in this tiny village called Chohla, about 20 minutes up a winding mountain road from Dharamshala proper. Honestly, the drive up made me wonder if my GPS was having a breakdown, but then you round this corner and suddenly there’s the Dhauladhar range just… right there. I mean, you’ve seen mountain views in photos, but this is the kind of thing that makes you actually gasp out loud.
The resort itself feels like someone took a luxury hotel and dropped it into the middle of a bird sanctuary – which, now that I think about it, is probably exactly what happened. You’ll hear more birdsong here than traffic noise, which is saying something since most places in Himachal have that constant hum of motorcycles going up and down the hills. The rooms are spacious (way bigger than what you’d get in McLeod Ganj for the same price), and every single one faces those snow-capped peaks. I stayed in one of their suites and kept finding myself just standing on the balcony with my morning tea, watching the light change on the mountains. The spa’s actually pretty decent too – they do this thing with local herbs that left me smelling like a pine forest for hours afterward.
What really gets me about this place is how quiet it is without feeling isolated. You’re still close enough to hop down to Dharamshala for dinner or to catch a cricket match at the stadium, but far enough up that you escape all the tourist chaos around the main market areas. The staff knows their birds too – I’m not much of a birder myself, but they’ll point out species I’d never even notice. Parking’s no problem (which, trust me, matters when you’re dealing with these mountain roads), and they’re pretty flexible about late check-ins if your bus from Delhi gets delayed. The food’s solid – they do a great trout if you’re into that, and their dal is the kind that ruins you for every other dal you’ll eat afterward. Only downside is that it can get pretty booked up during peak season, and the wifi gets a bit spotty when it rains hard. But honestly, if you’re coming here to scroll through Instagram instead of watching golden eagles circle overhead, you’re probably missing the point anyway.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 8.9
Comfort: 9.0
Location: 8.6
Facilities: 8.5
Cleanliness: 9.1
Value for money: 7.8
Chirag from India
Location, View and the staff were very polite
Saurabh from India
Location
Narendra from India
Great location if u want to switch off from hectic lifestyle and need some peace and enjoy the silence of the nature u should stay there.
Chauhan from India
amazing staff, extremely caring and polite, nice location, next to paragliding venue, all in all excellent.
Ayush from India
The location was awesome, food was delicious and staff was helpful. Overall a great staying experience.
Satish from India
Scenic beauty, over looking Dharmshala, Mcloadganj. snow caped mountains and 2 temples in the vicinity.
Shay from Israel
Room was clean and comfortable. Location
Maulik1 from India
The Hotel's location and the Balcony rooms are like a cake with a cherry on top. Fantastic view of the Snow Clad mountains . You wake up to Birds chirping in the morning with a truly mesmerising view of the valley. Sip a cup of Tea sitting in the bog balcony of your room. You can even order you lunch or dinner and enjoy it at the Balcony. When we...
Arjun from India
Location and hotel is very very very good
Sanjay from United Kingdom
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Tasty meals
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Sangam Park: 6 km
- Sahid Smarak Park: 5 km
- Sher Jung Thapa Park: 7 km
- P. Jawahar Lal Nehru Smriti Vatika: 4.7 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Cafe Cross Road: 2.7 km
- Restaurant Friendly Vibe Restaurant: 2.8 km
- Restaurant Shivi Naag Fast Food Centre: 2.7 km
Closest airports:
- Kangra Airport: 16 km
- Pathankot Airport: 95 km
ROOMS
- Superior Rooms With Private Balcony with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
- Premium Room With Private Balcony with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
- The Monal Suite With Private Balcony with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
- Executive Club Suite With Private Balcony with large double bed, 1 large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
- Presidential Suite With Private Balcony with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
- Club Room With Private Balcony with 1 large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
FACILITIES
View:
- Mountain view
- View
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
General:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car hire
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities Additional charge
- Balcony
Wellness:
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Sauna Additional charge
Activities:
- Live music/performance Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Badminton equipment
- Karaoke Additional charge
- Games room
Living Area:
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits Additional charge
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Higher level toilet
- Wheelchair accessible
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness centre
- Balcony
- Free WiFi
- View
- Air conditioning
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
Outdoor swimming pool Free!:
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Entertainment and family services:
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Parking garage
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 14:00 to 22:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
Indrunag Near Paragliding Point Tahu, Chohla, 176215 Dharamshala, India
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