Why are there no backpackers hostels in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand?

Till now the backpacking hostel culture was somewhat missing in India. Remember those trips you took with your family as kids? The hotel stays? The shampoo and soap pocketing? 😛 Backpackers' hostel give the exact experience in which all our Indian moms and dads thrice in. How? Let's first understand what backpacking hostels are.

It has only been a few years that the traveler's hostel culture has sown their seeds and the youth has warmly accepted this way of traveling. From social interactions with a wide diversity of people to cost effective accommodation, staying at a backpackers' hostel enriches your travel experience all while saving your pocket from a big hole.

Imagine a room full of strangers from different countries, ethnicity, genders jamming to familiar songs and sharing crazy travel experiences and you feel safe and welcomed in this tribe. Oh boy does it feel like heaven!

And now coming back to the question:

We would like to differ. There are so many backpackers' hostels across Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. You can easily find good and affordable hostels there. We are also one of them 🙈

And guess what?

Here is a list of our hostels in Himachal Pradesh (with facilities like clean and safe rooms, secure lockers, a well-stocked common kitchen, air conditioners, paid laundry services, equipped libraries, exclusive female dormitories, travel and transport services, colourful in-house cafes, well-lit common rooms and wide open-spaces):

1) Mcleodganj

Extra perks that you will love:

The backyard is where we jam and sit by the bonfire

Near to all the prime tourist attractions

Hot spot for many fun and thrilling treks that you can take advantage of

Our common areas are intricately designed for our guests to enjoy and have fun on their trip. One of the most loved common space in this hostel is the swing library

Free WiFi, lockers, extra mattress and housekeeping

2) Shoja

Extra perks that you will love:

Near to all the prime tourist spots

Indulge in some nature therapy with the scenic beauty of nature at our hostel

Free WiFi, lockers, extra mattress, housekeeping, storage and bike parking

3) Kareri

Extra perks that you will love:

We are the only hostel at this unexplored and exotic location

Enjoy the pureness of Dhauladhar ranges and the nature surrounding it

Free WiFi, bike parking, lockers, extra mattress, housekeeping and storage

Not just these but we have our hostels at:

Manali, Shangarh, Shimla, Bir, Kasol and Kufri in Himachal Pradesh

Here is a list of our hostels in Uttarakhand (with all the facilities like in our other hostels):

1) Mussoorie

Extra perks that you will love:

We are located right beside a babbling and burbling stream

Near to the city center

One of India's highest and most famous waterfalls - Kempty is located only about 12 mins from the hostel

Free WiFi, lockers, extra mattress, storage and housekeeping

2) Jim Corbett

Extra perks that you will love:

It is our first hostel with a SWIMMING POOL! Who wants to take a dip?

A well maintained lush green garden

A private riverside

Just 20 minutes drive from Jim Corbett National Park

Free WiFi, Extra mattress, locker, AC, housekeeping, bike parking and easy check-in

You can also bring your furry family members and we assure you they will have an equally fun time at our hostel

3) Kasar Devi

Extra perks that you will love:

Our hostel has a serene Crank’s ridge with a Buddhist meditation center in the middle

You can easily explore other popular towns like Almora as they are near to our hostel

Free WiFi, lockers, extra mattress, bike parking, housekeeping, and easy check-in

You can also bring your furry family members and we assure you they will have an equally fun time at our hostel

And the list doesn't stop here. We are also at:

Mukteshwar, Naukuchiatal and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand

What’s more?

We arrange trips and guided treks for our guests, all at affordable prices. Check out:

1) Spiti Valley Expedition

It is an 8 days adventure starting from Spiti with a batch of 12 people. For more information about the prices, check The Hosteller.

2) Chopta Chandrashila Trek

It is a 4 days trek starting from Chopta with a batch of 15 people. For more information about the prices, check The Hosteller.

3) Jibhi Jalori Trip

It is a 3 days itinerary starting from Jibhi with a batch of utmost 10 people. For more information about the prices, check The Hosteller.

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Disclaimer - The Hosteller is a chain of backpacker hostels that provide pocket friendly and sociable backpacker accommodation. We are present in over 28+ locations and aim to create a global backpacking community that is eager to experience the magic of travel. To know more about our hostels, workations and experiences - check out our website or follow us on social media.