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Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find their perfect rhythm at this lively Bhagsu Nag hostel where outdoor adventures blend with music and art under starry skies

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Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel buzzes with energy through live shows and nearby hiking/biking trails. Guests connect via in-room WiFi, challenge each other in the arcade, or relax at the café. The 24-hour front desk and evening entertainment consistently earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Shared Dormitory | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Connecting rooms available
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Located in Bhagsu Nag, a neighbourhood in Dharamshala, Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Dharamshala Skyway and Ayuskama Ayurveda Institute are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tibetan Institute Of Performing Arts and Hanuman-ka-Tibba. Kumar Pathri and Tea Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain climbing, mountain biking and ziplining, or hop on a moped for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Dharamshala. Visit our Dharamshala travel guide
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Map
Upper Dharamkot, Dharamshala, HP, 176219

What's nearby

  • Kumar Pathri
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tushita Meditation Centre
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bhagsunag Waterfall
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dalai Lama Temple Complex
    6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dal Lake
    7 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Koparlahar Station
    42 min drive
  • Kangra (DHM-Gaggal)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • German Bakery
    12 min walk
  • Cafe [ri:]
    4 min drive
  • THYM
    15 min walk
  • Himalayan tea shop
    9 min walk
  • Khanabadosh
    8 min walk

About this property

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel

Hostel located in Bhagsu Nag
Consider a stay at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel and take advantage of concerts and live shows, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hostel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge) and bike hire
  • Evening entertainment, games and outdoor furniture
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and books
Room features
All 52 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Frette Italian sheets, memory foam beds and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • A personal chef, housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 250 to 300 for adults and INR 150 to 200 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Mobile key entry
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately INR 250 to 300 for adults and INR 150 to 200 for children
  • Heating fee: INR 500 per day
  • Laundry fee: INR 500 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Alt Life Dharamkot
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Dharamshala
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel located?

Located in Bhagsu Nag, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Kumar Pathri and Tushita Meditation Centre. Bhagsunag Waterfall and Tibetan Institute Of Performing Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Reviews

5.0

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

6.0

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very pleasant property. We had a good stay with kids. We had some issues like - wifi connectivity is rooms was not consistent and some work was happening around the property , and felt a tad bit unsafe for kids to play around. But Greta staff and goood rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked for 4 peple.It booked for only 1 bed to accommodate 4.funny website.Instead of booking in the website, go for other online booking as there is no customer care for this experdia.No response and we faced lot problem for another booking as it was a peak season.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019