Van Serai  

In the hills around Almora, Van Serai The Wellness Lodge is a pet-friendly wellness lodge about 18 km from Almora city center. You’re roughly 38 km (23.6 mi) from Khagmara Temple, 50.5 km (31.4 mi) from Zero Point and about 51.6 km (32.1 mi) from Binsar Sanctuary.

This wellness-focused property has 35 guestrooms with showers and complimentary toiletries. Expect a relaxed, health-minded vibe with on-site yoga classes and fitness facilities. The hotel also offers a library, casino and barbecue area, plus designated smoking areas and a shared kitchen for DIY meals.

Standout perks include a restaurant, 24-hour room service, buffet breakfast served 6:30–10:00 (fee applies), free self parking and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can book tours and transfers at the desk, arrange car rental, and use laundry, dry-cleaning and safe-deposit services. Pet-friendly, with coffee/tea in the common area and plenty of wellness touches like yoga and a fitness center—wake up to fresh mountain mornings and roll out your mat.

On-site restaurant serves meals for dine-in or room service. Buffet breakfast is available each morning (6:30–10:00) for a fee, and a shared kitchen is available if you prefer to cook.