Vatsalyam Home Stay

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

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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 utilise the outdoor seating and picnic areas. The property features a lounge, balcony, and outdoor dining area. Dining Experience: A buffet breakfast with local specialities, warm dishes, and fresh fruits is served daily. Additional options include vegetarian and Asian selections. Convenient Location: Located 26 km from Simla Airport, the homestay is near attractions such as Victory Tunnel (6 km) and The Ridge (11 km). Guests appreciate the family-friendly environment and attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

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 double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

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...”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An extremely lovely homestay away from the noise and crowds but close enough to Shimla to enjoy day trips. We all thoroughly enjoyed the wide range at breakfast and the delicious homec cooked evening meals. The rooms are very comfortable with...”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic views over the valley and across to the town centre. Asheesh was an excellent host and we loved talking to his dad, who was so knowledgeable and very interesting. The other lad was also extremely helpful. Very comfortable, all the...”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our visit was perfect. Asheesh and Ranjana are the perfect hosts. They are very friendly, really helpful with advice and organising our trips. Great to chat to and overall a delightful family. Our room was spotless, comfortable and the Outside...”
Antonine
India India
“Very nice place ! The room is clean, the food really good and the view is incredible. We enjoyed a lot our journey. Owners were very kind and they helped us a lot to book taxi and everything during our trip.. We recommend!”
Mehta
India India
“Vatsalyam is very conveniently located just at the fringe of Shimla, about 4kms from Mall road. Asheesh was very helpful during my short stay in helping me with transportation and making me feel at home. Nice vegetarian food served with utmost...”
Pooja92
India India
“Beautiful Location with a forest view and an open terrace attached to my room. Being a solo traveler , I was very comfortable staying with Sharda family as the really made me feel at home. The food was delicious and was served in the main dining...”

Managed by Shardas

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

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

House rules

Vatsalyam Home Stay takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Payment before arrival via 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.