Dogs are welcome. Tell us beforehand.
Fyonli Nest is a two-bedroom home in Dehradun, and it’s pet-friendly in the simplest way: your dog can come too. We only ask that you tell us before you arrive, ideally in the same message as your dates. It helps us to know:
- Breed and size. A beagle and a German shepherd need different things from a house.
- How many dogs are coming.
- Whether they’re used to staying away from home, or this is their first trip.
Then we’ll talk you through the house: the rooms, the courtyard, the gate, and anything else you should know before you pack. If you have a question about a fee, or about size or numbers, ask us when you send your dates. The quickest way is to message us on WhatsApp.
The house, with a dog
If you’ve been looking at pet-friendly hotels in Dehradun, Fyonli Nest is a different kind of stay: a two-bedroom home with a living room and a full kitchen. The green room and the red room each have a king bed. The living room has an indigo arch and a wooden sofa, and the furniture is teak. If your dog sleeps on the bed or the sofa at home, tell us that too, so we can talk it through.
You park in the courtyard, which catches the morning sun. Before you plan on letting your dog off the lead there, ask us how the courtyard and the gate are set up.
The full kitchen means you can make your dog’s food the way you do at home. For the people, there’s a pahadi breakfast on request: mandua roti, aloo and seasonal fruit, ₹350 per guest per morning. Tell us the night before.
Two house rules matter most with a dog. It’s quiet after 10 pm, because the neighbours are early risers, so if your dog barks in new places, tell us beforehand. And check-in is from 2 pm: if you’re early, message us and wait in the courtyard. We live ten minutes away and meet you at the gate.
There are heaters in winter. December and January nights in Dehradun are cold, with average lows in single digits Celsius, so pack a blanket or a coat for a short-haired dog.
You can see the photos, both bedrooms and the full house rules on the stay page.
What to bring for your dog
Pack as you would for any trip away from home. This is our list for a dog-friendly stay in Dehradun:
- Their own bed or blanket. Something that smells of home makes a new place easier.
- Food and water bowls, enough of their usual food for the stay, and bottled water for the drive.
- A lead, and a collar or harness with an ID tag that carries your current phone number.
- An old towel or two. Dehradun gets most of its rain between June and September, and muddy paws come with it.
- Waste bags, more than you think you’ll need.
- Vaccination papers and your vet’s number, in case you need a vet while you’re away. Before a long trip, check with your vet that vaccinations, flea and worming treatments are up to date.
- Any medicines, and tick protection if your vet recommends it. Ticks and fleas are more active in warm, humid weather.
Driving up from Delhi with a dog
For a pet-friendly weekend getaway from Delhi, the drive is now much shorter. The Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a 213 km six-lane expressway, was inaugurated on 14 April 2026. It starts at Akshardham in Delhi and runs via Baghpat, Shamli and Saharanpur. The government puts the Delhi–Dehradun journey at around two and a half hours on it, down from over six. With a dog, add time for breaks.
- Drive in the cooler hours. Delhi’s summer runs from mid-April to late June, with the heat peaking in late May and early June, and May and June are Dehradun’s hottest months too. In those months, leave early in the morning or drive in the evening, and avoid long stretches in the hottest part of the day.
- Stop every two to three hours so your dog can drink, stretch and relieve themselves. Carry water and a bowl. Don’t count on finding a tap.
- Skip their meal in the two hours before you set off. A full stomach on the road can lead to an upset one.
- Keep your dog secured with a harness and seat-belt restraint, or in a crate, so they can’t distract the driver or jump out of a window. At stops, clip the lead on before you open the door.
- Never leave your dog in a parked car, not for a few minutes, not with a window open, not in the shade. The RSPCA warns that when it’s 22°C outside, the inside of a car can quickly reach 47°C, which can kill a dog. At food stops, take turns so one of you stays outside with the dog.
- Take extra care with flat-faced breeds such as pugs, French bulldogs, shih tzus and boxers, which are especially vulnerable to heatstroke. Heavy panting, drooling, drowsiness, unsteady movement or vomiting are signs of heatstroke: contact a vet straight away.
Around Dehradun with a dog
Don’t plan on taking your dog into Rajaji National Park. The park covers parts of the Dehradun, Haridwar and Pauri Garhwal districts, and the visitor rules published for it say pets are not allowed. Check with the Rajaji Tiger Reserve before you go. The park is open to visitors from 15 November to 15 June. If a safari is on your list, plan it around your dog, and ask us before you leave a dog alone in the house.
Check before every day out. Find out whether dogs are allowed before you leave. If they aren’t, pick somewhere that welcomes dogs rather than leave yours in the car.
Walk early or late in the warm months. In May and June, go out in the early morning or the evening. If the road is too hot to keep your hand on for five seconds, it’s too hot for paws.
Expect rain in the monsoon. July and August are Dehradun’s wettest months. Keep a towel by the door and check your dog for ticks after walks.
Ask us for walks and dog-friendly cafés nearby. Places open, close and change their rules, so we’d rather tell you what’s current when you write to us than list them here.
Questions about dogs
Is there a fee for bringing a dog?
Ask us when you send your dates.
Is there a limit on size, or on how many dogs?
Tell us your dog’s breed and size, and how many are coming, when you send your dates. We’ll answer for your dog.
Is the courtyard fenced?
Ask us before you plan on letting your dog off the lead. We’ll tell you exactly how the courtyard and the gate are set up.
Can our dog stay in the house while we go out?
Ask us when you send your dates, and tell us how your dog does on their own in a new place.
How long is the drive from Delhi?
Around two and a half hours between Delhi and Dehradun on the new expressway, by the government’s estimate. Add time for breaks with your dog.
How do we book?
Send us your dates on WhatsApp, or send the request form from the stay page. We confirm availability on WhatsApp, and there’s no payment until we do. Cancellation is free until 7 days before arrival. There’s more on how to book.
Sources: PIB, Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor (13 April 2026); PIB, corridor inaugurated (14 April 2026); Wikipedia, Delhi–Dehradun Expressway; District Dehradun, climate; Wikipedia, Dehradun (climate); Wikipedia, Climate of Delhi; RSPCA, caring for your dog in hot weather; RSPCA NSW, hitting the road with your pet; FOUR PAWS, travelling with your dog by car; Rajaji National Park visitor guide (not the official site), park rules; Wikipedia, Rajaji National Park; Rajaji Tiger Reserve (Uttarakhand Forest Department).