Bring your pet to the Himalayas.
The Himalayan Shire is a pet-friendly stay in Fagu, near Shimla and Kufri. Travel with your dog to a family-run homestay surrounded by apple orchards and pine, at 7,500 ft in the Himalayas — a quiet, welcoming base for you and your four-legged companion.
A home for you and your pet.
We love having four-legged guests. Our property is a genuine pet-friendly stay in Fagu — a calm, family-run homestay where your dog can travel, rest, and explore the mountains alongside you.
Set in the countryside near Shimla, the shire is surrounded by apple orchards, tall pine trees, and open lawns. There is plenty of quiet space to walk your pet, and the surrounding Shimla ridge offers scenic, pet-friendly walks.
Every room is warm and thoughtfully kept, so both you and your pet can settle in comfortably. Whether you are planning a short escape or a longer Himalayan trip, we are happy to welcome your pet as part of the family.
Pet-friendly, with a few simple rules.
Pre-approval is required from the property management before you bring your pet.
Pets must be leashed in common areas and never left unattended.
Please keep your pet quiet so other guests and staff are not disturbed.
You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet on the property and in the neighbourhood.
You are responsible for any damage or soiling caused by your pet.
A pet fee of Rs. 500 per day, per pet applies.
Before you book, please read our full pet policy — guests sign it before check-in.
Pet-friendly stay, answered.
Is The Himalayan Shire pet-friendly?
Yes. The Himalayan Shire in Fagu, near Shimla, welcomes well-behaved pets. Small pets (up to about 6 kg) are generally welcomed, and larger breeds can be accommodated when you book the entire villa or on quieter days. Pre-approval from the property management is required before you bring your pet.
Are dogs welcome at The Himalayan Shire?
Yes, dogs are welcome. Pets must be leashed in common areas, never left unattended, and kept quiet so other guests are not disturbed. Please read the full pet policy before booking.
Is there a pet fee at The Himalayan Shire?
Yes, there is a pet fee of Rs. 500 per day, per pet. Guests are also responsible for any damage or soiling caused by their pet.
What should I bring for my pet?
Bring your pet's food, any medications, a leash, and familiar bedding or a toy. Keeping your pet's routine and comfort items with you makes the stay smoother for everyone.
Is the area around Fagu suitable for walking pets?
Yes. Fagu sits at 7,500 ft surrounded by apple orchards, pine forests, and open lawns, with quiet lanes ideal for walking your pet. The surrounding Shimla ridge offers scenic, pet-friendly walks.
Ready to travel with your pet?
Tell us your dates and how many of you there are — including your pet — and we will reply with availability and a simple plan for your stay.