Chonor House

A stone's throw away from the main gompa, and filled with genuine character and beautiful decor, this is the best option in McLeod Ganj. Each room was designed and decorated by artists from the Norbulingka Institute, based around Tibetan cultural themes. There are three categories of rooms, each offering different amenities: Some have balconies, some have tubs, and some (like the magnificent "Voyage at Sea" room) are simply enormous. "Nomad" features strikingly painted yaks, goats, and traveling tribespeople and also has a lovely balcony from which you have a direct view of the gompa. Indeed, you need hardly step outside the front door to get a good feel for Tibetan art and culture -- this is a treasure chest of style and meticulous attention to details most Westerners probably don't think about. Note: Tibetan hospitality at its very best can, of course, do nothing to stop the chorus of barking hounds that seems to be the typical prelude -- or interruption -- to a good night's sleep.

Facilities:
Restaurant; TV lounge; airport transfers (Rs 850); cybercafe; library; room service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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