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Eevolve, set among conifer and oak trees on the hillside above Dharamkot
9.7Superb98 reviews · Hostelworld
Dharamkot · Himachal Pradesh

Rest. Refuel. Realign.

A small eco hostel tucked into the conifer forest above Dharamkot — fifty metres from the yoga centre, and a long way from everything else.

10Value for money
10Security
10Facilities
9.7Cleanliness
9.7Location
9.4Staff

Guest ratings as published on our Hostelworld listing, from 98 reviews. Booking.com rates us 9.3 from 359.

Why people stay

Built for people who came here to do something

A yoga course, a trek, a month of quiet work, or nothing at all. Eevolve is the calm end of Dharamkot.

Fifty metres to yoga

The Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre is a minute's walk. Tushita Meditation Centre is 500 m through the forest.

A corner to work from

A covered rooftop workspace with fibre, plus desks in the private rooms — the quiet end of the property when everyone else is on the terrace.

Eight-inch mattresses

Proper mattresses and premium bedding in every dorm bunk and private room. Not a hostel-grade compromise.

An in-house café

Home-cooked food from morning to night, with the kitchen happy to work around most diets if you ask.

A room for practice

A glass-roofed common room with floor seating and forest on three sides, free for your own practice or a session you organise.

Pickup, any hour

Trusted drivers on call around the clock, plus a travel desk for treks, day tours and scooter rental.

From our gate

Everything worth walking to

Dharamkot is small. From the front steps, most of what people come for is closer than a taxi ride.

  1. 50 mHimalayan Iyengar
    Yoga Centre
  2. 200 mDhamma Sikhara
    Vipassana centre
  3. 700 mTushita
    Meditation Centre
  4. 1.4 kmBhagsu
    waterfall
  5. 1.5 kmGallu Devi
    Triund trailhead
  6. 2 kmMcLeodganj
    Square
  7. 2.2 kmDalai Lama
    Temple
  8. 9 kmTriund
    ridge, on foot
Where you'll sleep

12 rooms, from a bunk to a studio

Every rate below is the price when you book with us directly — the same room costs more through a booking site.

9 more at Eevolve — including a four-bed female-only dorm and twin rooms — plus 10 private rooms at Soma House down the lane.

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The place itself

Mornings here look like this

Snow on the Dhauladhar from the breakfast table, prayer flags over the terrace, and forest on every side.

The glass-roofed terrace, prayer flags and snow on the Dhauladhar beyond
The terrace
The glass-roofed common room with low tables and floor seating
Common room
The stone courtyard with picnic benches under strings of prayer flags
The café
A quiet corridor opening onto the forest at the far end
Upstairs
A private room with a double bed, rug and windows onto the trees
A private room
A private room with a large window looking into the forest
Forest side
Metal bunk beds made up with fresh linen in the eight-bed dorm
The dorms
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What guests say

The things that keep coming up

Read enough of them and the same three subjects appear: the staff, the food, and how well people sleep.

  • “One of the best hostels in Dharamkot with the nicest hosts. Open common area is great to meet and socialise with other guests, while the covered rooftop common area is quiet and perfect for working and yoga. Cafe food is delicious and well priced. Dorms are well equipped and clean.”
    CChandaniIndia · Booking.com
  • “Nice spacious room in a great location. Lovely ambience around the property, nestled in trees with the sound of running water. The cafe is relaxed and well priced.”
    AAnnieUnited Kingdom · Booking.com
  • “Fantastic hostel and facilities surrounded by trees. The location is great if you want to be near by the meditation center, and it's in btw the two main busy area. The staff, including the personal in the kitchen are all very friendly, helpful and professional. It felt being at home.”
    FFlorentFrance · Booking.com
  • “By far the best hostel in Dharamkot/Dharamshala area. The location is amazing. The cafe's food is sooo good and affordable for backpackers. The property is very clean. The backpackers are social and the staff are incredible!”
    JjocelynUSA · Hostelworld
  • “The hostel has an amazing vibe, beautiful views, clean rooms, and a very peaceful atmosphere while still being social and fun.”
    SShashankIndia · Booking.com
  • “The hostel and the staff are very lovely. The place has a nice terrace and is surrounded by nature. My room was very spacious, very clean and had everything I needed. Super close to Tushita and a short and scenic walk to McLeod Ganj.”
    CCalumKing Premier Room · Agoda
Weeks and months

Stay for a season, not a weekend

Most people who come to Dharamkot for a yoga course, a retreat or a stretch of remote work end up staying far longer than they planned. We price for that.

RooftopCovered workspace
KitchenAccess on long stays
MonthlyRates on request
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A guest working on a laptop at the low table in the common room
Before you book

The practical bits

What time can I check in?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Arriving outside those hours is usually fine — message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it.

Is the price I see the final price?

The figure our booking engine shows is the total for the dates you have chosen, not a nightly rate, and taxes are itemised before you pay. There are no booking fees when you book with us directly.

Can I pay part of it now?

Yes. You can hold a booking with 50% up front and settle the balance later.

How do I get here from Delhi?

Overnight bus from Kashmiri Gate or Majnu ka Tila to McLeodganj — about eleven to twelve hours — or fly to Gaggal (Kangra) and take a taxi for the last 45 minutes to an hour. From McLeodganj it is roughly two kilometres uphill, and we can arrange a pickup at any hour.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation terms belong to the rate you pick and are shown with it at checkout — non-refundable rates are cheaper and clearly marked as such. If you want a flexible rate, ask us on WhatsApp before you book and we will point you to the right one.

Can the café work around my diet?

The kitchen cooks fresh each day rather than to a fixed menu, so it can usually accommodate a request if it has some notice. Tell us what you need when you book and we will confirm what is possible.

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The forest path of tall conifers leading up to the property
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Find us

Dharamkot, above McLeodganj

Both houses sit a few minutes apart on the same hillside. Vehicles reach Dharamkot; the last stretch to the door is on foot.

Map of Dharamkot showing Eevolve Hostel and Soma House, with Bhagsu, Upper Bhagsu and the Gallu trail nearby
Eevolve Hostel
Soma House
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Ask us anything

Someone reads every message. WhatsApp is quickest — usually a reply within the hour during the day.

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Check-in from 1:00 PM · Check-out by 11:00 AM. Arriving outside those hours is usually fine — message us and we'll arrange it.