Finding an ideal quaint small hotel in Bir does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Colonel's Resort, a nice option for travellers like you.
Colonel's Resort is a quaint small hotel offering a flat screen TV in the rooms.
Plus, guests can enjoy free breakfast, which has made this a popular choice among travellers visiting Bir. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.
Bir has plenty of Asian restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Norgay Kitchen, Zhim Zhim Restaurant, and Sterling Restaurant, which are serving up some great dishes.
Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out Deer Park Institute (0.4 mi), a popular attraction that is within walking distance of Colonel's Resort.
Colonel's Resort puts the best of Bir at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
VPO Bir, Baijnath Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, Bir 176077 India
Colonel's Resort
250 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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I visited Colonel Resort from 10-12th June 2015 , stayed there for 2 nights, though the overall experience was an average one, there is one thing that I am just unable to wipe from my memory is the statement made by the owner....when asked why there is no power in the rooms... " I was told that you can vacate the room if you have a problem". This was my very first interaction with the owner. Food is nice but slightly on an expensive side. Only Facts here no exaggeration!
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Date of stay: June 2015
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Our search for a nice serene place got us to this great place. After gliding at Bir/Billing, we just came down and relaxed at this beautiful place to the warm servie of Colonel, and his wife Pratiba...and were treated to some good food, and a nice bon fire evening with fellow travellers. We extended a day's stay just to enjoy the quiet, and colonel was kind enough to take us in the evening to a nice village walk alongwith the two pets Frisky and dash...cute pets. Thanks Colonel and Pratiba for a memorable stay....hope to come back soon to enjoy the winter
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Date of stay: April 2015
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We were in the area to Paraglide (a must do) and tour local temples / schools. We were lucky to have the place nearly to ourselves. If you ever made time to go to Bir area, stay with Colonel and his wife - it's worth spending a bit more here. The couple are super helpful, making sure you get everything you need. Their food are all organic yummy delicious - some of the best India food we had ever had on our trip. The rooms are super clean, garden lovely and there were dogs and two beautiful horses. Prabitta and Colonel are loving hosts...toured us around the neighborhood, and treated us as if we were family. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: December 2014
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The Colonel's resort is set amidst the high ranges of Dhauladhar mountains surrounded by tea gardens and spectacular scenery. A warm welcome by Col JP and wife Pratibha alongwith their dogs Frisky and Dash set off a right tempo to a relaxing holiday. The comfort of the beautiful rooms which are personally done by Pratibha add to the pleasing hospitality of the resort. The resort offers various outdoor activities ranging from sorties of paragliding to tickle the adventurous bone in you to an energetic fun game of badminton. Morning trek with Col JP, Frisky and Dash was a great way to kick start the day and a special mention to the 'ajwain chai' served during the trek. The sumptous meals cooked from the organic vegetables grown at the resort were not only a feast for the taste buds but also a healthy option. The Colonel's special chai (freshly plucked and brewed kangra tea from the resorts very own tea gardens) served at the patio in the evening were one of our favourite moments of the day. Overall, it was a memorable experience at the resort and a must visit for all the nature lovers. Looking forward to our next visit to the resort already.
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Date of stay: January 2015
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It was difficult at first to get Colonel Saab on the phone to try and figure out how to make a reservation but when we did connect, he agreed to hold the room without an advance payment as we had already begun our road trip. The Resort is beautifully maintained with horses, dogs and sometimes cows roaming around freely in the open lawns. The room given to us probably had the best view on the property. Panoramic view of never ending hills. The room was spacious and so was the bathroom. Very clean and well maintained.
Room Tip: Ask for rooms on the first floor in the building adjacent to Colonel's residence.
The service was also great with fixed buffet meals (no ala-carte). Now this is one thing I was not aware of when I made the reservation, nor was I informed of this by the staff till I inquired myself after checking in. The limited buffet menu had one non veg dish and 3 veg dishes with roti and rice. The food was fresh and tasty for sure. You can carry your own alcohol and consume on the property even around the bonfire in the evening/night.
Paragliding was organised by the Resort staff itself. The Colonel and his wife who manage the Resort were on a vacation at the time and their son was overlooking operations.
Just one thing that we did not appreciate. On the first night when we sat right outside the restaurant around the bonfire, we asked the server if there were any snacks that we could order. He suggested a few things including Chilly Chicken which was already on the buffet menu. It was odd to order a snack and pay for it separately when the same thing is already on the buffet for which we are in any case going to pay. Though we did order a starter that night, we thought of just eating a snack of the buffet the next night, only to be told that the son of the Colonel had instructed the servers that no food will exit the restaurant area, not even 3 steps out near the bonfire. This was a little weird considering the fact that we have no other option in the night in a place like Bir to eat outside the property and so we are going to pay for the buffet anyway. Then how does it matter if we consume our food inside the restaurant or on a chair 3 steps outside of it. Not like we were loading our plates and taking the food to our room.
Apart from this little thing that left a dent in our experience, the place is a must visit for a super comfortable stay at Bir!
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Date of stay: June 2017
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Had a very average stay at the Colonel's Resort. Not being rude, would like to thank Team Colonels Resort for the hospitality but would definitely write down what needs to be worked upon. We had done our booking online about a week before of our check-in dates stated to the resort. However, on our arrival the hosts were unaware about the booking we had done. We literally had to explain the procedure we followed in booking our stay online at the resort and were almost saved from being denied to our well paid in advance booking. Secondly, please understand the difference between a resort and a rental cottage. A resort is well equipped with the basic facilities, power back up being foremost so that the guests do not have to sleep in absolute darkness. There is a gen-set at the resort but I have no clue why it wasn't used. We came for a 2 nights stay but being dissatisfied with our experience at the Colonels resort we checked out a day prior to the planned date, without being refunded or even given a little discount, a note or anything for the courtesy sake that the host would do if they realize that a customer who has paid full amount of two days well in advance is leaving a day before, of the planned checkout date spending a night without electricity from our resort. The only good thing about Colonels Resort is their friendly staff especially Vishnu.
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Date of stay: January 2017
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So among the hotels in Bir, this is definitely among the best. But reviews are not relative in nature. going ahead with my review Pros- Good location, decent rooms ( there are different types of rooms). wi-fi is good! Con- key ones to highlight 1. The food options are strictly okay. The dinner buffet is not great . the bad part is it shuts at 9:30 pm ... but even worse the food get's over by earlier!!! So there is a need for demand management . I don't see a reason why they cannot manage it well. The breakfast spread was strictly okay bordering towards poor! And when we raise the issue it is not really well accepted by the owners. No Apology given , just a cold shoulder... along with a rectification nevertheless 2. While the hotel staff has good intentions , they are generally slow. My ire is more towards the owners of the hotel who generally are in the place throughout. They are kind of cold ( I know I am getting personal here) but I truly feel if they named it after themselves then they better know how to add that personal touch especially if this is a holiday retreat.
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Date of stay: June 2016
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The owners of Colonel's Resort [the Colonel and his good wife] have clearly put a great deal of thought and effort into the evolution of this accommodation facility. The rooms we stayed in were spacious, well appointed with quality fittings and tastefully decorated. The construction of the building is beyond functional, a lot of thought has gone into the layout and the detailing of the building - some of the stonework is really lovely. The food served up in the resort's very lovely diningroom is absolutely delicious, probably some of the best, if not the best that we had in three months in South Asia. The diningroom has a glass wall looking out over Kangra Valley and conveys the genuine peace and quite of the spot. Often the family's horse are grazing on the tiny meadow just beyond the terrace outside the diningroom adding to the overall pastoral feel of the place. If you are about, tea is served on the terrace between 4.30-5.30pm, and the family often join, which is really nice. I believe that this is out of a genuine like for people and interest in what holiday-makers are doing rather than any gimmick or false motivation. We really enjoyed our stay at the Colonel's Resort and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and peaceful place to spend some time.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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I often visits colonels resort but difficult to hold myself to be there with such a hospitable couple and glamorous resort love to be there every time I feels like holidaying must visit place for everyone who visits bir no comparisons nice spacious rooms like spacious heart of colonel and his wife thx for such a wonderfull moments I spent there
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Date of stay: November 2014
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The Colonel's Resort is a beautiful place to stay. We stumbled across this heaven while driving through Bir. Since it was off season, we had the entire resort to ourselves. It was one of the most beautiful resort I have ever stayed at. Colonel, his wife and his wife are the warmest host. From the moment we checked in, we were treated like family.Colonel took us for morning walks, ensured we had a comfortable stay and also drove me around showing the magnificent Bir. It was delight to wake up in the morning to the splendid view. And the food. Extremely delicious and healthy. You have to try their deserts. They are too die for!! This resort helps you connect with yourself and nature. A must visit!!
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Date of stay: August 2014
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The best and the most comfortable way to reach here is by flight. There are a largeÂ
number of over night trains from Delhi to Pathankot and then a taxi (3hrs) to Bir.
There is a Volvo Bus service from ISBT to Baijnath (11 Kms from Bir). Room rates are between INR 3000 - 4000 + taxes with meals & drinks on actual basis. Sightseeing is arranged with many Buddhist Monastries to visit including Dharamshala & McLeodganj ( Dalai Lama's residence ) 2 hours drive .
There are more places to choose from in the Bir area.
LOCATION
IndiaHimachal PradeshKangra DistrictBir
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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