Reviews of The Unmad - Dharamkot
Dharamkot Studio Road, 176219 Dharamshala, India
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice place out of the crowding, with really nice and big rooms. Common áreas are really agrable and food is amazing. The best in Dharamkot. Staff are so nice and helpful:)
You have to be fit to go up the stairs to this paradise
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe location is excellent, with beautiful surroundings and easy access to nearby attractions. The food was very tasty, the rooms were comfortable and clean
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery nice guesthouse with perfect hosts, in a quite but central location with a perfect view, good food and drinks, can definitely recommend and would come again :) Come here for the good friendly and relaxed vibes <3
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe unforgettable views, the size and comfort of the room, always hot water in the shower, nice restaurant with many options inside the property. I especially want to mention Krishan the loveable and welcoming manager of the property. We had some great talks during my stay there, and he was also charming and kind enough to offer me a nice trip to see sunset from another property of the Unmad chain.
Location is about 10-15 minutes walk on a long trail to a higher area above the village center, with many steps to climb up to the lobby/restaurant area and to the room. It's quite a physical effort if you are not too fit :) As a solo woman traveller I did not like walking back to the hotel at the end of the day when it's already dark outside. With that said, the height is the reason you get such outstanding views over the village and valley, so it's a tradeoff... Cleaning - I spent 10 days in the place and no one came to clean my room or change sheets. When people had some meals on the balcony - leftovers and dirty plates could be left for a full day or even overnight without someone taking it
Thank you so much for the feedback. Usually, we ask our guests for cleaning of rooms or if the guests ask us to clean, we always clean their rooms and change everything. This is a standard procedure. However, we might have missed it and we're very sorry about it. Cleaning is our topmost priority so if you felt like there was a lack of cleanliness, we'll take it seriously and will discuss it with the team and work on it. Also, we're sorry for asking you and your friend to stop the music late at night but we keep our property silent and no loud music is allowed at night. And visitors aren't allowed beyond the cafe area into the rooms of our guests and that's a house rule to keep our Female Solo travelers safe. If you felt bad for that, we're sorry about that too. Thank you so much for all your support. Take Care!
Thank you so much for the feedback. Usually, we ask our guests for cleaning of rooms or if the guests ask us to clean, we always clean their rooms and change everything. This is a standard procedure. However, we might have missed it and we'… Show more
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything about our stay at The Unmad was incredible—it was truly a highlight of our trip and far exceeded our expectations. Staying here felt like a dream come true. The location is perfect for exploring Upper Dharamkot, Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj, and Dharamshala. You can easily walk to Gallu Waterfalls or Triund from the property. Getting around is simple—whether you prefer walking or taking inexpensive cabs and rickshaws. The nearby Tushita Meditation Centre, with its peaceful library, cozy cafés, and fantastic restaurants, is a must-visit. The Unmad itself offers amazing food and stands out for creating a truly memorable experience—not just a place to sleep. Their bakery/café has a warm, welcoming vibe, stunning views, and a cozy atmosphere that makes you want to linger. Highly recommend the cooking classes there! There are also opportunities for a head massage and foot massage as well as yoga classes which is fantastic too!
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewHost Krishna was really helpful with our stay and also helped us with our car, which was punctured. Overall, it was a pleasant experience there.
Staff kept pushing us during the checkout time, which made us feel uncomfortable, as they kept mentioning guest has arrived which was not the case and it was too early for anyone's checkin
Hi Misbah! Thanks for your feedback! The check-in time is 12:00 and the check-out time is 10:30. Even after asking you ten times, you checked-out at 11:30. It's not about early and late. It's about their duty to ask for the check-out at the right time. I'm sorry if you fail to understand that basic civics sense and the value of time. A little extra time is fine. But you guys left the premise at around 4 PM and that's too late for check-out. We did ask you to check-out and stay in our common area (in the cafe). The staff was only performing their duty and that too, with utmost respect. Krishan stood in the rain for almost 3 hours along with your driver to help you guys fix your flat tyre while making sure that you all were sitting comfortably in the cafe. In any case, apart from mistaking the professionalism of our staff as a pushy behaviour ; you've been really understanding throughout. Good luck for the future, take care and stay blessed.
Hi Misbah! Thanks for your feedback! The check-in time is 12:00 and the check-out time is 10:30. Even after asking you ten times, you checked-out at 11:30. It's not about early and late. It's about their duty to ask for the check-out at t… Show more
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful views, peaceful environment (a little bit outside of the main part of Dharamkot), and very friendly owners. I would stay here again and recommend it to others!
It was a little bit expensive compared to other options in the area, but it was worth it for me :)
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAparna was an excellent host. The staff were courteous. The breakfast and dinners were healthy and tasty. The view from room was awesome. Good value for money.
There were 110 steps from road to our room. When it rains, walking through these stairs is like walking through waterfall. Our shoes got drenched completely. There were all kind of bugs (snails, crickets, flies, even leeches) on the property and some even in the room. They said our stay was paid when we were there. After we left they called to say it was not. They should do better than this.
Thanks Vishy for your feedback and the concern. Thank you for your words of appreciation and we'll try to do better. Also, I'll just clarify a few points here. Yes, there are multiple buildings in this premise. So, the building you chose had around 100 stairs. We're in the mountains (nature) and this is already monsoon so there are all kinds of bugs which are part of this exo-system (absolutely harmless and non-poisonous). We clean the premise and the rooms thoroughly before every check-ins but when guests come from outside and keep the doors open, the bugs might get inside. Guests can always call us and ask us to take the bugs out in such cases. Before and after the monsoon, there are no bugs in the area because of the altitude and the weather. About the payment issue, Booking.com doesn't have a payment gateway in India (in Europe and other countries it's paid via booking.com but not in India) and there is no way to charge the guests via this platform and that's why we charge from our end. You thought that it was paid via Booking.com but it wasn't. So, that was the miscommunication and thanks for understanding and paying via Bank Transfer. Thanks again for your support throughout your stay. We'll try our best to do better and when you'll visit next time, you'll be happier. Take care! Stay blessed! ❤️🙏
Thanks Vishy for your feedback and the concern. Thank you for your words of appreciation and we'll try to do better. Also, I'll just clarify a few points here. Yes, there are multiple buildings in this premise. So, the building you chose ha… Show more
Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewBest views! Food incredible too and lovely people. Such a relaxing stay.
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAmazing place to stay in Dharamkot. You can get breathtaking beautiful view, yummy food and helpful staff. What else you need? I really enjoyed and definitely will go back next time. Highly recommend to everyone but you need to know, it located on the hill.
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat view, clean, nice room, kind and very welcoming staff, excellent restaurant!!!
The location is at upper Darmakot so it is a bit far from central street snd the climb up the stairs for the room is very tiring.
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and views! Food in restaurant lovely, all staff very helpful and friendly! I really enjoyed my stay!
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Reviewed: 17 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewClean and good room with a fantastic view of the valley from the terrace. Keep in mind that the accommodation is located high up on the hillside, so it’s not easy to quickly go shopping or visit a restaurant outside. However, the on-site restaurant is super delicious and reasonably priced. From the accommodation, you can start the Triund trek directly. The owner is very friendly and helpful with any questions.
Nothing to complain.
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewComfortable and clean property. Good hot water. Located in a quiet area in upper Dharmakot - short walk downhill to the strip of cafes in Dharmkot and 10 minutes from Tushita, about 20-25 minutes walk down to Mcloed Ganj. Uphill walk on the way back but good exercise! Can start the trek to Triund from the property - the owner was very helpful in giving me a map. Enjoyed eating at the property, great choice of food for breakfast and dinner. All of the staff were kind and accommodating - I felt very safe as a solo female traveller. Highly recommend - I would stay again.
Very peaceful during the day, but could hear noise from town for a couple of hours in the evenings - as previous travellers have mentioned, there seemed to be a strict curfew and it was no problem with earplugs.