Samskara & Samsara Hotel - Lansdowne

Pet-friendly nature retreat in Lansdowne's hills with organic garden and self-guided treks

Accommodations

Samskara & Samsara Hotel Lansdowne offers glamping tents, family rooms, executive rooms, and the Lord Lansdowne suite. Each glamping tent has a private balcony opening onto a forest view with bean bags and lantern lighting. The family rooms on the first floor include two double beds and a spacious verandah with mountain views.

Amenities & Activities

Guests can pluck seasonal fruits (guava and mausami) from the organic garden on the lawns. A self-guided trek to Lansdowne starts directly from the property, with walking trails through the surrounding pine forest. The hotel provides badminton equipment, a children's playground, and a concrete circular stage with a designated bonfire pit for evening gatherings.

Dining & Bar

The on-site restaurant serves à la carte and buffet meals, including a Garhwali thali and Pahadi Chicken, with seasonal greens from the hotel's organic garden. The property houses the Lansdowne Bar, noted as the oldest bar in town, which stocks chilled beer, wine, and cocktails. Breakfast is served in buffet or limited à la carte style, with options like parathas, and the kitchen can prepare custom dishes such as mutton rogan josh upon request.

Pet-Friendly Features

Samskara & Samsara is a pet-friendly property with two resident dogs, Rudra and Lobsang, who accompany guests on hikes and play football on the lawns. Pets are allowed in all accommodation types, and the hotel charges extra for any damages caused by pets. The spacious lawns and wooded surroundings provide ample space for pets to roam freely.

Entertainment & Social Spaces

Live music performances are held every Saturday evening at the bonfire pit, accompanied by barbecue starters. Guests can enjoy indoor games like carrom and outdoor activities such as badminton and volleyball on the ample lawns. The shared lounge and TV area, along with the bar, serve as social hubs for guests in the evenings.

• Location: 5 km from Lansdowne cantonment, on a hilltop with sunrise and sunset vistas
• Rooms: Glamping tents, family rooms, executive rooms, and Lord Lansdowne suite
• Dining: Organic garden produce, Garhwali thali, oldest bar in town
• Activities: Self-guided treks, fruit plucking, badminton, carrom, volleyball
• Pet-friendly: Two resident dogs, pets allowed in all rooms, free roaming on lawns
• Entertainment: Saturday live music, bonfire, barbecue starters