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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Vatsalyam Home Stay in Shimla offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoy the outdoor fireplace, and utilize the outdoor seating and picnic areas. The property features a lounge, balcony, and outdoor dining area. Dining Experience: A buffet breakfast with local specialties, warm dishes, and fresh fruits is served daily. Additional options include vegetarian and Asian selections. Convenient Location: Located 16 mi from Simla Airport, the homestay is near attractions such as Victory Tunnel (3.7 mi) and The Ridge (6.8 mi). Guests appreciate the family-friendly environment and attentive host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Asian, Buffet

    • Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Javier
    Spain Spain
    Vatsalyam felt like home! Our stay was very comfortable. The rooms are very spacious and clean. The balcony with a beautiful view of Shimla hills was cherry on top. Even though it's outside the city center, the cabs were arranged for us by Asheesh...
  • Rohan
    India India
    I liked the hospitality and room balcony . Food is amazing, if you like home cooked food.
  • Suzanne
    Ecuador Ecuador
    A beautiful and very comfortable and spacious room , with a great view from the terrace , delicious food and kind and attentive family who ran the place . Sparkling clean and good quality fixtures and fittings .
  • Titus
    India India
    Amazing and cute place, clean and welcoming. Hosts were warm and friendly, loved chit chatting with them. Helpful in every way possible. Ideal place to stay a few days, and explore surrounding areas
  • Nikhil
    India India
    Everything. From the service to location to the view. The hosts are very hospitable and friendly. Would recommend anyday for a family vacation.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Homestay is special. The whole family is so welcoming and helpful. The room is spacious, comfortable, quiet and with a view. The homecooked food is delicious vegetarian food. It is away from the main Shimla area (The Mall/ Ridge), which means...
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved our time in the Sharda Family Homestay. It’s in a beautiful location. The home is very comfortable and clean. The food is the best food we have had in India. The family are welcoming and warm. We particularly enjoyed our talks with Mr...
  • Lars
    Norway Norway
    We stayed at the homestay for 3 nights. Rarely have we experienced such hospitality and kindness as we received from Asheesh and the rest of the family. They were willing to aid and assist us in every request, provided incredibly tasty meals and...
  • Kimberley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was spotless, our room was spacious with a large scenic balcony. The bathroom was modern. Breakfast was varied and beautifully home cooked. We ate there each evening and thoroughly enjoyed the vegetarian food served to us and the...
  • Lynn
    Australia Australia
    A wonderful stay. The room, our meal, the view, sunset on the hills and the lights of Shimla, it was all superb. A special thank you to the family, Asheesh, his father and Mr from Assam who made us feel so welcome in their home. My first ever 10...

Managed by Shardas

Company review score: 10Based on 28 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

The homestay is run by the Shardas who are natives of Shimla and know everything there is to know about the state. Mr. Sharda is a retired government officer and Mrs. Sharda is a retired teacher. Their son, Ashish is active in handling the homestay. The entire family is extremely well-travelled and can even accompany guests on trips to Ladakh, Spiti etc.

Property info

The highest form of affection is what you are going to experience at VATSALYAM in every way. The accommodation is very homely and especially suitable for family getaways. There is a lovely terrace to add fun to your evening sittings and enjoying of the beautiful star studded sky. Enjoy your evening tea in the garden while sitting on the wooden logs with seasonal flowers and stone fruit trees. Experience a real taste of homely Himachali food with dining facilities on the terrace with an open sky, twinkling stars and bonfire or just watch your familiy’s favourite movie while relaxing on the couch and enjoying the togetherness. The food served is homely, Himachali and vegetarian prepared with special care towards hygiene and cleanliness.

Neighborhood info

It in itself has a very natural location overlooking a dense deodar (Cedar) forest with a brook at its feet all with a bucolic touch – yet being at the fringe of the town. There is a beautiful walk through the forest. Walking all by yourself you can rediscover your ownself –the realself.

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi

Area info

House rules

Vatsalyam Home Stay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Vatsalyam Home Stay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.