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Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel

2.0 star property
Colonial hostel near Dalai Lama Temple Complex

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Interior entrance
Superior Room
Restaurant
Cafe

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Upper Dharamkot, Dharamshala, HP, 176219
  • Place, Kumar Pathri
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tushita Meditation Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bhagsunag Waterfall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kangra (DHM-Gaggal)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Dharamshala

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Bhagsu Nag hostel, you'll find Kumar Pathri and Tushita Meditation Centre. Bhagsunag Waterfall and Tibetan Institute Of Performing Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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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
  • Tibetan Institute Of Performing Arts - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dalai Lama Temple Complex - 7 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪German Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪THYM - ‬15 min walk
  • Shiva Cafe
  • ‪Raku's place - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Cafe - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel

Colonial hostel near Dalai Lama Temple Complex
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel also features an arcade/game room, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area.

This Colonial Dharamshala hostel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Car service
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel offers 52 accommodations with slippers and blackout drapes/curtains. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel to the airport?

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel is 14.7 mi (73-min drive) away from the Kangra (DHM-Gaggal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

As of Jun 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel on Jul 4, 2026 start from CA $35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel.

Does Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between INR 250 and 300 for adults, INR 150 and 200 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

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

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

Is there free parking at Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel have a pool?

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel to downtown Dharamshala?

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel is 0.6 mi away from McLeod Ganj.

Alt Life - Dharamkot - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.0
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

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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