Shepherds Of Dharamshala | 5-Room Luxury Villa

Luxury 5-room villa in Dharamshala. 360° terrace with Dhauladhar mountain views. Perfect for families, groups, couples & remote workers seeking authentic Himalayan retreat. ✨ Experience packages: Bonfire evenings, candlelight dinners, sunrise yoga, mountain trekking tours 🏔️ 12km from McLeod Ganj | Private balconies | High-speed WiFi | Accommodates 10-15 guests Whether celebrating, working remotely, or simply escaping—we offer luxury, peace, & curated mountain experiences beyond just rooms. The space ━━━━━━━━━ 🏔️ WELCOME TO SHEPHERDS OF DHARAMSHALA Your Private Mountain Sanctuary in the Himalayas ━━━━━━━━━ Imagine waking to Dhauladhar peaks glowing in sunrise light, sipping chai on your private balcony as prayer flags flutter in mountain breeze, spending your days exploring Dharamshala's monasteries and cafés—then returning to your peaceful hilltop sanctuary where a bonfire crackles under starlit skies. ❌ This isn't just accommodation.... ❌ This isn't a typical stay in a hotel.... ✅ It's your Himalayan home away from home...This is "Shepherds of Dharamshala".....your luxury villa located in a serene and peaceful location in the lap of Dhauladhar Mountain 🏔️ range.... Welcome onboard 💎 ━━━━━━━━━ 🏡 THE PROPERTY ━━━━━━━━━ Shepherds is a boutique 5-room luxury villa nestled in Upper Dari's peaceful meadows, just 12 km from McLeod Ganj's vibrant Tibetan culture hub. Our property offers the rare combination of mountain serenity and city convenience—hear only birdsong and rustling pines, yet reach Dharamshala's cafés, monasteries, and treks within 10 minutes. 📐 PROPERTY SIZE: 5 private en-suite rooms across 2 floors 👥 GUEST CAPACITY: Comfortably sleeps 10 guests (max 15 with extra beds) 🏞️ SIGNATURE FEATURE: 360° rooftop terrace with panoramic Dhauladhar views 🅿️ PARKING: Private on-site parking for 3-4 vehicles 📶 CONNECTIVITY: High-speed WiFi (100+ Mbps) - perfect for remote work 📹 SAFETY & SECURITY: CCTV cameras are installed only in common access areas (entrances/hallways) for guest safety & local compliance requirements. ━━━━━━━━━ 🛏️ ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS ━━━━━━━━━ We offer flexible booking options to suit different group sizes: 📍 BOOK THE ENTIRE VILLA (This listing - 5 rooms, 10-15 guests) Perfect for: Family reunions, friend group getaways, corporate retreats, destination celebrations, wedding groups 📍 INDIVIDUAL ROOM BOOKINGS (Available on request) Perfect for: Couples, solo travelers, small families 📍 PARTIAL VILLA OPTIONS (2-room Villa or 3-room Villa configurations) Perfect for: 2-4 couples traveling together, multi-generational families OUR 5 ROOMS: 🌾 GROUND FLOOR (Easy Access): 2 Rooms → MANA - Valley View Suite - King-size bed with farm & valley views - Private balcony (ground floor convenience) - Perfect for: Elderly guests, budget-conscious travelers - Sleeps: 2 adults + 2 children, non-ac room (with a ceiling fan) → KAPER - Premium Mountain View Suite - King-size bed with DIRECT Dhauladhar mountain views - Private mountain-facing balcony - Best ground-floor views on property - Sleeps: 2 adults + 2 children, non-ac room (with a ceiling fan) 🏔️ FIRST FLOOR (Enhanced Privacy & Views): 3 Rooms → ILLAQUA - Mountain AC Suite with Privacy - King-size bed with elevated mountain panoramas + AC - Private first-floor balcony (quieter positioning) - Perfect for: Couples seeking extra privacy - Sleeps: 2 adults + 2 children, non-ac room (with a ceiling fan) → TRIUND - Sunrise AC Suite - King-size bed with BEST sunrise views + AC - Named after Dharamshala's iconic trek - East-facing for golden morning light - Sleeps: 2 adults + 2 children, non-ac room (with a ceiling fan) → INDRAHAR - Premium AC Suite (Flagship Room) - Extra-large king-size bed + AC - Spacious luxury suite (20% larger than others) - Premium amenities & fittings - Perfect for: Honeymoons, special occasions - Sleeps: 2 adults + 2 children Note: Stair access required for first-floor rooms (no-lift in the villa) ALL ROOMS INCLUDE: ✓ Private en-suite bathroom (24/7 hot water) ✓ Handcrafted wooden furniture (authentic Himachali design) ✓ Private balcony with mountain or valley views ✓ Comfortable workspace (work-from-mountains ready!) ✓ Premium linens & toiletries ✓ Wardrobe & storage space ✓ Daily housekeeping ━━━━━━━━━ ✨ SIGNATURE SPACES ━━━━━━━━━ 🌅 360° ROOFTOP TERRACE (Our Crown Jewel!) The heart of Shepherds. This expansive terrace offers unobstructed 360-degree views of Dhauladhar peaks, valleys, and distant villages. Perfect for: - Sunrise yoga sessions (imagine sun salutations with that view!) - Candlelit romantic dinners under stars - Morning chai & breakfast with mountain backdrop - Sunset gatherings with friends - Stargazing on clear Himalayan nights - Photography sessions 📚 LIBRARY NOOK Curated collection of mountain literature, travel stories, and mindfulness books. Cozy corner with floor cushions and valley views—perfect for afternoon reading with chai. 🔥 BONFIRE COURTYARD Our front courtyard transforms into magical bonfire evenings. String lights overhead, crackling fire, mountain backdrop, hot chai, and stories under stars—this is where memories are made. 🏸 LAWN & OUTDOOR SPACES Front badminton lawn, garden seating areas, multiple outdoor nooks for privacy or socializing. 🎮 INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT Common hall with streaming-enabled Android TV, board game collection (carrom, chess, cards), comfortable sofas for movie nights. ━━━━━━━━━ 📹 SAFETY & SECURITY • CCTV cameras installed only in common access areas (entrances/hallways) for safety & local compliance requirements • No cameras inside bedrooms, bathrooms, or any private guest spaces ━━━━━━━━━ ******** 🎁 EXPERIENCE PACKAGES (What Sets Us Apart!)****** ━━━━━━━━━ We're not just a place to sleep—we curate EXPERIENCES - memorable private experiences in the mountains!!! If you want to "Experience" and not just explore Dharamshala then we offer a wider range of 10 different Packages, catering to different interests of our guests, you may choose one or more and leave the rest on us. Choose the ones which match to your interest and the time you are staying with us....we'll go back with memories and experiences for lifetime...this is OUR PROMISE to you !!! These optional add-ons can be arranged after confirming your accommodation. PACKAGE 1: 🔥 SIGNATURE LIVE BBQ DINNER CELEBRATION EVENING | 3–4 hours ****(Our Most Loved Group Experience through out the year)**** A private, open-air BBQ evening in our courtyard or on 360 degree valley view terrace.... under the Himalayan sky with twinkling stars — perfect for family gatherings, milestone celebrations, and special vacations. Includes: • LIVE grill setup with professional chef • Fresh veg & non-veg BBQ selection • Complete dinner service after BBQ • Dessert service to end the evening on a sweet note • Cosy bonfire ambience (winter season) • Soft background music • Comfortable seating with cushions & blankets • Beautiful evening lighting setup Optional Add-On to BBQ (highly recommended)*** 🎵 Live acoustic performance (guitar & vocals) to elevate the ambience. Perfect for: Family celebrations, reunions, retirement trips, birthdays, and groups who want a warm, memorable evening together. ✨ Many guests tell us this becomes the highlight of their stay — where kids enjoy the open spaces and excitement of LIVE grilling while adults unwind with food, music, dance, conversations, and mountain vibes late into the evening...and memories for a lifetime.... PACKAGE 2: 🌄 Guided Morning Temple Trek & Breakfast Experience One beautiful experience we highly recommend during your stay is an early morning nature trek to a peaceful hilltop temple nearby 😊 We usually leave the villa around 6:30–7:00 AM, and one of our staff members accompanies the group throughout the experience. The trail passes through scenic forest paths and a small traditional Himachali village, giving you a glimpse of the simple rural mountain lifestyle, local homes, village farms, and beautiful sunrise views 🌿☀️ After roughly a 2-hour relaxed trek (30 mins in cab to base point and 60 to 90 mins of trekking), you reach the peaceful temple area at the top, where you can relax, explore nature, enjoy the mountain views, and have freshly served breakfast with hot tea/coffee 🍵🥪 After spending some peaceful time there, the group returns back comfortably to the villa by around 12:00–12:30 PM . Freshen up & enjoy your lunch at the villa , take rest until 4pm before leaving for the evening part of the day. ✨ Experience Includes: * Guided trek assistance * Breakfast sandwiches * Tea/Coffee setup * Staff assistance throughout A very refreshing and memorable slow-mountain experience for families, couples, and kids (even as young as 4 years old) alike 😊 PACKAGE 3: 🔥 BONFIRE EVENING UNDER THE STARS | 2-3 hours Includes: Bonfire setup, hot masala chai, fresh popcorn, roasted snacks, marshmallows, Bluetooth music, blankets & cushions Perfect for: Families, friend groups, anyone seeking cozy mountain vibes PACKAGE 4: 🪂 PARAGLIDING OVER THE DHAULADHAR | Signature Mountain Adventure Experience the thrill of flying in the lap of the majestic Dhauladhar mountains — safely, professionally, and memorably. We coordinate premium tandem paragliding experiences with highly experienced, certified pilots using world-class safety equipment and latest-generation gliders. Includes: • Tandem flight with trained & licensed pilot • Latest safety harnesses & equipment • Pre-flight safety briefing • HD video recording of your entire flight • Smooth landing coordination Optional Add-On: - 📸 Professional in-air photographs for lifelong memories. - 🚲 Bikes or Bicycles on Rent: If you would like to rent bikes or bicycles during your stay, please let us know in advance and we’ll be happy to help arrange them for you at reasonable additional charges (Rentals are subject to availability) Perfect for: Adventure seekers, bucket-list travelers, couples, and anyone wanting to experience Dharamshala from a breathtaking aerial perspective. Safety First: We follow strict safety SOPs, weather checks, and only operate in suitable flying conditions to ensure a smooth and secure experience. ✨ Come experience the mountains from the sky — a memory you’ll cherish for years to come. PACKAGE 5: 🌊 Riverside Khad Experience (Highly Recommended During Summer) One of the most loved summer experiences by our guests is a relaxing riverside outing to a nearby natural mountain stream (“Khad”) with crystal clear glacier water 😊 After breakfast at the villa, the group usually leaves around *11:00 AM* along with one of our staff members who accompanies and guides you throughout the experience. The location is peaceful, scenic, family-friendly, and especially enjoyable during the summer season 🌿☀️ ✨ Kids usually love splashing and playing in the shallow water, while adults can relax by the riverside, dip their feet in the cool flowing water, or simply enjoy the calm mountain vibe surrounded by nature. We can also provide an optional Bluetooth speaker for light music during the experience 🎶 The whole outing usually lasts around *2–3 hours*, after which the group returns back to the villa by around *1:30–2:00 PM*, freshens up, and enjoys a delicious hot lunch at the villa 🍲 📌 We recommend placing your lunch order before leaving in the morning so everything is freshly prepared and ready once you return. This is one of the most refreshing and memorable experiences for families, couples, and kids during the summer months in Dharamshala 🌄 PACKAGE 6: 🕯️ ROMANTIC CANDLELIGHT DINNER ON 360° TERRACE | 2.5 hours Includes: Private terrace table, 4-course gourmet meal, bottle of wine, romantic setup (candles/flowers/music), dedicated server. Perfect for: Couples, anniversaries, proposals, honeymoons PACKAGE 7: 🌅 SUNRISE YOGA + GOURMET BREAKFAST | 2.5 hours Includes: 60-min yoga session, professional instructor, mats provided, herbal tea, elaborate breakfast on terrace with mountain views Perfect for: Wellness seekers, couples, morning people! PACKAGE 8: 📸 DHARAMSHALA PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION | Full day Includes: Professional photographer guide, transport to best photo spots, 50 edited high-res photos, sunrise/temple/street shoots, portfolio session at villa Perfect for: Photography enthusiasts, couples wanting professional pics PACKAGE 9: 🏔️ GUIDED TRIUND TREK (All-Inclusive) | Full day Includes: Experienced guide, transport to trailhead, packed gourmet lunch, water, first-aid kit, trek certificate, post-trek soup & chai at villa Perfect for: Adventure seekers, first-time trekkers PACKAGE 10: 🌄 DHARAMSHALA LOCAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE Discover the Culture. Connect with the Roots. Experience Like a Local. This is not just sightseeing — it’s a thoughtfully curated cultural journey through Dharamshala, guided by a knowledgeable local experience guide who helps you understand the stories, heritage, and people behind the places. Perfect for guests who want to go beyond photos and truly connect with the spirit of the region. ✔ Available as 1-day, 2-day, or 3-day experience ✔ Pick-and-choose flexibility ✔ Local cultural guide included ✔ Transportation optional (can be arranged on request) 🏔 DAY 1: Spiritual & Heritage Dharamshala Explore the Tibetan influence and spiritual heart of the region. Includes guided visits to: • Dalai Lama Temple (Tsuglagkhang Complex) – Understand Tibetan Buddhism, prayer rituals, and Dharamshala’s global significance. • Bhagsunag Temple & Waterfall – Blend of mythology, nature, and peaceful mountain vibes. • Tibetan Market (McLeod Ganj) – Local handicrafts, prayer wheels, carpets, and Tibetan street culture. • St. John in the Wilderness Church – A historic 19th-century Anglican church set amidst cedar forests. Theme: Culture, spirituality, and colonial history. 🌿 DAY 2: Art, Nature & Local Identity Dive deeper into the artistic and natural side of Kangra Valley. Includes guided visits to: • Norbulingka Institute – Experience Tibetan art forms like thangka painting and wood carving firsthand. • Kangra Valley Tea Gardens – Learn about tea cultivation and enjoy serene valley views. • HPCA Cricket Stadium – One of the world’s most scenic stadiums, set against the Dhauladhar range. • War Memorial – A peaceful tribute space reflecting Himachal’s history. Theme: Art, landscape, and regional pride. 🌄 DAY 3: Nature & Adventure Experience Choose how you’d like to experience the mountains: Option A – Guided Nature Trek (easy to moderate) Option B – Curated Local Picnic at Hidden Mountain Spots Option C – Adventure Activities such as Paragliding (can be added separately) Theme: Fresh mountain air, slow travel, and memorable outdoor moments. 🚗 TRANSPORTATION (Optional) Guests may: • Use their own vehicle OR • Request us to arrange comfortable local transportation with experienced drivers familiar with the terrain. Transportation can be added per day based on group size and preference. *****🌟 Why Choose This Experience?**** • Learn from a knowledgeable local guide • Structured yet relaxed pacing • Avoid confusion or rushed visits • Meaningful storytelling, not just stop-and-go travel • Ideal for families, senior guests, and culture enthusiasts ✨ Experience Dharamshala not as a tourist, but as a mindful traveller. 💬 HOW TO BOOK You can: • Choose 1-day, 2-day, or full 3-day experience • Mix and match based on your interest • Add transportation if required Message us after booking and we’ll curate it according to your group’s preference. 💬 HOW TO ADD: Message us after booking and we'll arrange everything! Please note it is recommended to book these packages in advance so that we can deliver the best possible experience! ━━━━━━━━━ 🍽️ IN-HOUSE KITCHEN & PERSONALIZED DINING ━━━━━━━━━ Forget ordering from a fixed menu or settling for whatever's available. At Shepherds, YOU decide what you eat! 🔓 IN-HOUSE KITCHEN CONCEPT Our ground-floor kitchen isn't hidden away—it's open and welcoming. Watch your meals being prepared with fresh ingredients, request changes on the spot, or simply chat with our chef about Himachali recipes while your breakfast sizzles on the stove. This isn't a restaurant. It's like having your own personal chef who actually cares about YOUR taste buds. 👨‍🍳 HOW IT WORKS: 1. Browse our curated menu (in your room and priced very reasonably) OR tell us what you're craving (we will try to accommodate as much as possible) 2. Dietary restrictions? Spice preferences? Grandma's recipe you miss? - We'll do our best! 3. Place your order with Rajat (our chef) 1-2 hours before mealtime 4. Your meal is prepared fresh—customized exactly how you want it 5. Enjoy on the 360° terrace, in the dining area, or delivered to your room 🍳 WHAT WE COOK: - Breakfast: Continental, North Indian, toast, fruits, juice, or mix-and-match —you name it! - Lunch & Dinner: North Indian, Himachali specialties, Chinese, Continental - Snacks: Hot samosas, pakoras, sandwiches, Maggi (late-night cravings? We've got you!) - Special Diets: Jain, vegan, gluten-free, diabetic-friendly, baby food—just let us know 🕐 MEAL TIMINGS (Flexible!): - Breakfast: 8:00-10:00 AM (or whenever you wake up!) - Lunch: 1:00-3:00 PM - Dinner: 7:30-9:30 PM - Snacks/Chai: Anytime between 7 AM-11 PM (just ask!) 🌟 GUEST FAVORITES: "Rajat made the best aloo parathas I've ever had—reminded me of my mom's cooking!" - Priya, Delhi "We're vegan and they customized EVERY meal perfectly. Never felt like an inconvenience!" - Sarah & Jake, USA "At 11 PM we craved Maggi... and they actually made it for us with a smile. That's service!" - Sharma Family, Bangalore 💡 PRO TIP 1: We recommend Continental Plan (room + breakfast) to start your days right, then explore McLeod Ganj's amazing café scene for lunch & finally enjoy your evening at the villa under the stars near a bonefire in winters or a candle light dinner at the terrace with your loved ones!! 💡 PRO TIP 2: Tell us your preferences on Day 1 (spice level, favorite foods, dislikes). Rajat takes notes and remembers throughout your stay—you won't have to repeat yourself! This is what makes Shepherds different. You're not just getting accommodation—you're getting a personalized culinary experience tailored to YOUR palette. IMPORTANT NOTE: Kitchen Access: For hygiene, safety, and operational reasons, guest access to the kitchen is not available. However, our in-house chef/team will be happy to prepare freshly cooked meals for you from the villa menu (priced very reasonably), customised to your taste and dietary preferences wherever possible. ━━━━━━━ 🍴 MEALS & FOOD INCLUSIONS ━━━━━━━ To avoid any confusion and ensure complete clarity before booking, we would like to mention the following: Your booking amount covers accommodation only and access to all the common areas. "Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, BBQ, bonfire meals, some of the paid amenities, access to the kitchen or any other food/beverage services are NOT included by default in the stay cost unless specifically mentioned in your booking details". If you would like to include any of the following (we'll be happy to work with you on the same) with your stay and looking for more independence and access: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Snacks - Access to the kitchen (where you want to cook your meals on your own) - BBQ meals - Special dining experiences …....simply drop us a message on the Airbnb chat before or after booking, and we’ll be happy to share available meal plans or a customised special offer based on your group size, preferences and how you can avail them. All meals are freshly prepared and can be customised wherever possible based on: - Spice preferences - Jain requirements - Elderly-friendly meals - Child-friendly food preferences We always aim to keep communication transparent, flexible, and comfortable so guests know exactly what to expect during their stay. ━━━━━━━━━ 📍 LOCATION ADVANTAGES ━━━━━━━━━ 🏔️ THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Peaceful location (hear only birds & trees) yet incredibly accessible to everything Dharamshala offers. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: - HPCA Cricket Stadium: 2.5 km (10 mins drive) - McLeod Ganj (Tibetan culture hub) - 12 km (30 min drive) - Dalai Lama Temple Complex - 13 km - Bhagsu Waterfall - 15 km - Triund Trek Starting Point - 20 km (35 min drive) - Dharamkot (cafés & sunset views) - 20 km - Norbulingka Institute (Tibetan arts) - 3 km - St. John in the Wilderness Church - 10 km TRANSPORTATION: - Dharamshala Bus Stand - 3 km (10 min) - Gaggal Airport (Kangra) - 22 km (30 min) - Pathankot Railway - 90 km (2.5 hours) 🚗 EASY ACCESS: Well-paved roads right to our gate (no scary mountain driving!). Large vehicles (SUVs, tempo travelers) can reach us easily. We offer spacious parking at the Villa. ━━━━━━━━━ 👥 👥 👥 PERFECT FOR 👥 👥 👥 ━━━━━━━━━ ✓ FAMILIES (Multi-generational reunions, kids love the lawn!) ✓ FRIEND GROUPS (College reunions, bachelor/bachelorette parties) ✓ COUPLES (Romantic getaways, honeymoons, anniversaries) ✓ REMOTE WORK TEAMS (Workation paradise - fast WiFi + inspiring views) ✓ CELEBRATIONS (Birthdays, small weddings, engagement parties) ✓ SOLO TRAVELERS (Book individual rooms, meet other guests) ✓ WELLNESS RETREATS (Yoga groups, meditation escapes) ✓ PHOTOGRAPHY ENTHUSIASTS (Content goldmine!) ━━━━━━━━━ 💎 WHY CHOOSE SHEPHERDS? ━━━━━━━━━ 🏆 NOT A HOTEL. NOT A HOSTEL. SOMETHING BETTER. We're a boutique villa—intimate enough for personalized attention (just 5 cozy rooms, never overcrowded) yet spacious enough for privacy when you want it. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT: 🌟 EXPERIENCE-LED: We curate memories, not just nights. Unlike generic hotels, we offer bonfire evenings, candlelight dinners, yoga sessions—turning your stay into an EXPERIENCE. If you are looking to create a lasting experience then Shepherds of Dharamshala is the place for you!! 🌟 PERFECT LOCATION: Peaceful yet accessible Many Dharamshala properties are either too remote (hard to reach, no nearby restaurants) or too central (crowded, noisy, traffic). We're the sweet spot— quiet serenity with McLeod Ganj just 30 minutes away. City Centre just 3 kms away. 🌟 THOUGHTFUL DESIGN: Every detail matters From handcrafted wooden furniture to curated library books to the perfect terrace sunset spot—we've designed every corner for your comfort and joy. 🌟 FLEXIBLE CONFIGURATIONS: Your space, your way Need the whole villa for a celebration? Done. Just 2 rooms for couples traveling together? We've got you. Single room for a solo escape? Perfect. 🌟 AUTHENTIC HOSPITALITY: Hosts who care Rajat and Nikhil (our on-site team) treat you like family—helpful when needed, invisible when you want privacy. This isn't corporate hospitality; it's genuine mountain warmth. 🌟 UNBEATABLE VALUE: Luxury without the hotel markup ₹3,000-5,000/night per person (in a full villa booking) gets you private luxury villa, all amenities, experience options, and personal attention. Compare that to ₹10K+ per night hotel rooms with none of these perks! ━━━━━━━━━ ⭐ WHAT GUESTS SAY ━━━━━━━━━ "The 360° terrace is worth the booking price alone. Sunrise yoga there was magical!" - Priya & family, Delhi "Bonfire evening under stars = highlight of our Dharamshala trip. Hosts went above and beyond!" - Sharma family, Bangalore "Perfect workation spot. Fast WiFi, inspiring views, great food. Extended our stay by a week!" - Remote work team, Mumbai "Felt like staying at a friend's beautiful mountain home. Authentic, warm, unforgettable." - Sarah & Michael, UK ━━━━━━━━━ 📞 READY TO BOOK YOUR MOUNTAIN ESCAPE? ━━━━━━━━━ Whether you're planning a family reunion, friend group adventure, romantic getaway, or remote work retreat—Shepherds offers the perfect blend of luxury, peace, and authentic Himalayan experiences. 📱 QUESTIONS? Message us anytime—we typically respond within 30 minutes! 🎁 SPECIAL REQUESTS? Let us know! We love customizing experiences for birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, and special occasions. 🏔️ Your Himalayan sanctuary awaits. Book now and discover why guests call Shepherds their "home in the mountains." Welcome to Shepherds of Dharamshala ✨ Guest access ━━━━━━━ 🔑 WHAT'S YOURS TO ENJOY ━━━━━━━ When you book the entire villa, THE WHOLE PROPERTY IS YOURS! 🌅 360° ROOFTOP TERRACE Your private mountain-view sanctuary. Sunrise yoga, alfresco meals, evening gatherings, stargazing—this terrace is the heart of Shepherds and completely yours during your stay. 🔥 BONFIRE COURTYARD Front courtyard with lawn, badminton area, and bonfire pit (bonfire available at additional charges, please see packages section). Perfect for morning games, afternoon chai, or evening gatherings under string lights. 📚 LIBRARY & INDOOR COMMON AREAS Cozy reading nook with curated book collection, board game corner (carrom, chess, cards), comfortable common hall with Android TV for movie nights. 🅿️ PRIVATE PARKING On-site parking for 3-4 vehicles (SUVs, sedans, or even tempo travelers). 🏡 ALL 5 ROOMS + BATHROOMS Every bedroom, every balcony, every bathroom is yours. Spread out, claim your favorite spots, and truly make it your mountain home. ━━━━━━━ 💬 SHARED SPACES vs PRIVATE VILLA ━━━━━━━ ✓ THIS LISTING (Entire Villa): Everything is exclusively yours. No other guests on property. Complete privacy. ℹ️ INDIVIDUAL ROOM BOOKINGS: If guests book individual rooms separately, common areas (terrace, courtyard, library) are shared. But when you book the entire villa—it's ALL yours! ━━━━━━━ 🌿 FEEL FREE TO EXPLORE ━━━━━━━ Wander our garden paths, find your favorite reading corner, nap on the terrace, practice yoga on the lawn, play badminton, gather around the bonfire—every corner of Shepherds is designed for your enjoyment. This isn't a hotel where you're confined to your room. This is your mountain home. Live in it fully! Other things to note ━━━━━━━ 📋 ******IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT AMENITIES**** ━━━━━━━ Please note that we offer a wide range of amenities at our villa. Many of them are complimentary with your stay; however, some amenities are available only at an additional charge and are subject to availability. Therefore, if you are particular about any specific amenity, we request that you please chat with us on the Airbnb platform before making the booking. We always aim to be transparent and open in our communication while setting the right expectations for our guests. Note: Additional amenities that are not listed here may also be possible to arrange for your group upon request and at an additional charge. Just drop us a message on the chat, and we’ll be happy to assist. ━━━━━━━ 🍽️ DINING, KITCHEN & HOUSE POLICIES ━━━━━━━ Please take a moment to review the following important details regarding dining arrangements and house policies during your stay: A. Kitchen Access: For hygiene, safety, and operational reasons, guest access to the kitchen is not available. However, our in-house chef/team will be happy to prepare freshly cooked meals for you from the villa menu (priced very reasonably), customised to your taste and dietary preferences wherever possible. B. Food Orders & Meal Planning Since meals are freshly prepared and ingredients are procured accordingly, we request guests to ideally share lunch and dinner orders in advance. Dinner orders: preferably by 7:00 PM Advance planning helps us ensure fresher ingredients, smoother preparation, and better service quality We can also accommodate: - Less spicy / mild food - Jain food - Soft food for elderly guests - Child-friendly meal preferences (wherever feasible) C. Bonfire / Music / BBQ Bonfire, music setup, and live BBQ experiences are available on request and are chargeable separately. We recommend informing us in advance so the arrangements can be planned properly for your group. D. Music Policy As per local community and government regulations, loud music is not permitted after 10:00 PM. We request guests to kindly cooperate so we can maintain a peaceful environment for everyone in the neighbourhood. E. Bills & Payments All pending food, service, bonfire, BBQ, transport, or additional service bills are requested to be settled before checkout. We believe clear communication helps create the smoothest and most enjoyable guest experience. If you have any questions or special requirements before booking or during your stay, please feel free to message us anytime — we’ll always be happy to assist. ━━━━━━━ 📋 IMPORTANT DETAILS & HOUSE GUIDELINES ━━━━━━━ 🕐 CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT - Check-in: After 1:00 PM (flexible if you arrive earlier—just message us!) - Check-out: By 11:00 AM (late checkout may be possible—ask in advance) - Early arrival? Drop your bags and explore Dharamshala while we prep your rooms! 🚭 SMOKING POLICY - NO smoking inside rooms or covered areas (strict policy) - Smoking permitted: Front courtyard designated area only - We provide a comfortable outdoor seating area for smokers - Violation fee: ₹5,000 (smoke smell is hard to remove from fabrics) 👶 CHILDREN & FAMILIES - KIDS WELCOME! We love hosting families - Property is child-safe (fenced courtyard, no dangerous edges) - High chairs, extra bedding available on request at additional charges (and subject to availability) - Babysitting: Not provided, but we can recommend trusted local help on request at additional charges (and subject to availability) 🎉 PARTIES & EVENTS - Small celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries): ✓ Allowed & encouraged! - Loud parties/DJ: ✗ Not permitted (we're in a village peaceful area) - Music: Soft background music welcome until 10 PM - Guests limit: Maximum 15 to 18 people (as per booking) 💧 WATER & UTILITIES - High-speed WiFi: Complimentary (100+ Mbps fiber—works great!) - Electricity: Unlimited (but please switch off when leaving rooms—eco-conscious) - Water: Hot water 24/7, but PLEASE conserve (we're in water-scarce hills!) - Power backup: Inverter available for essential lights during rare outages 🔐 SECURITY & SAFETY - Main gate locked: 11 PM - 7 AM (you'll have key for late-night returns) - Night lighting: Path lights, main areas well-lit for safe navigation - Emergency contact: 24/7 reachable via phone - First-aid kit: Available in common hall - Fire safety: Fire extinguishers in common areas 🌡️ WEATHER & WHAT TO PACK - Dharamshala weather: Cool year-round (15-25°C typical) - WINTER (Nov-Feb): Cold! Pack heavy woolens, jackets (5-15°C) - SUMMER (Apr-Jun): Pleasant! Light layers sufficient (20-30°C) - MONSOON (Jul-Sep): Rainy! Pack rain gear, waterproof shoes - Always bring: Sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes, light jacket for evenings 🚗 PARKING & VEHICLES - Free parking: On-site parking for 3-4 vehicles - Vehicle type: All sizes welcome (SUVs, sedans, tempo travelers fit easily) - Road condition: Well-paved approach road (no scary mountain driving!) - Taxi services: We can arrange reliable local drivers (₹1,500-2,000/day) 🧳 LUGGAGE & STORAGE - Heavy luggage? No problem! Staff will help carry to rooms - Extra storage: If you're trekking to Triund and need to leave bags, we'll store them safely 📖 HOUSE MANUAL - A detailed laminated guide in the common hall covers: - WiFi passwords & tech support - Meal times & kitchen requests - Local restaurant recommendations - Nearby attractions & distances - Emergency contacts - Checkout procedures 🏠 HOUSEKEEPING - Daily : All common areas are cleaned once daily (mostly early morning or post your breakfast so that you have a comfortable experience.) - Towel change and 1 water bottle per room : Daily. - Bed linen change and deep cleaning of rooms and bathrooms : Every 3 days (or on request). - Trash removal : Daily - If you prefer NO housekeeping certain days (privacy/sleeping in), just tell us! ━━━━━━━ 🌟 LOCAL TIPS FROM YOUR HOSTS ━━━━━━━ ☕ BEST CAFÉS: Tibet Kitchen, Illiterati Books & Coffee, Jimmy's Italian Kitchen (all in McLeod Ganj) 🥾 MUST-DO TREK: Triund & Mana (moderate, stunning views—we can arrange guide!) 🧘 YOGA CLASSES: Tushita Meditation Center, Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Center 🛍️ SHOPPING: Tibetan market in McLeod Ganj (bargain hard!), Norbulingka Institute for authentic crafts 🍜 FOOD: Try momos, thukpa, Tibetan butter tea (ask us for best spots!) 📷 PHOTO SPOTS: Bhagsu Waterfall (morning light best), Naddi viewpoint (sunset), Dal Lake (peaceful mornings), Dharamshala Cricket Stadium (arguably world's most beautiful cricket stadium), Tea Garden and many more...just ask us :) ━━━━━━━ ❤️ OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU ━━━━━━━ We're here to ensure your Dharamshala experience is safe, comfortable, memorable, and exactly what you hoped for—maybe even better! Any questions, concerns, or special requests? Don't hesitate. We're just a message away. Welcome to your mountain home! 🏔️✨ - The Shepherds Team