Serkong House

Top choice in Mcleod Ganj


Unsigned down steps from the top end of Nowrojee Rd, this outwardly unremarkable, three-storey building in magenta and apricot is a delightful surprise with its assiduously cleaned marble floors, silk paintings and pictorial lantern lamps. The 15 large, highly comfortable rooms add low-key, high-quality Tibetan decor touches and many have fine sunset views.


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