Hotel Royal Hillcrest, Harsil

Hotel Royal Hillcrest is set in Bagori village, at the entrance of Harsil, with rooms facing snow-clad mountains and the Bhagirathi river. Each room has a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle, and a balcony. The wooden interiors and large windows provide direct views of the surrounding hills and river.

The hotel offers home-cooked meals with fresh rotis made on demand, serving dal, arhar ki daal, and lauki ki sabzi at set meal times. Guests can request paneer or mutton dishes, and the staff has provided complimentary apple servings during stays. Dining times are fixed for breakfast and dinner only, with no lunch service available.

A 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, and express check-in/check-out are available. The property has a garden and a terrace, plus room service and a tour desk. CCTV cameras in common areas and fire extinguishers are installed for guest safety.

Vehicles must park 100-200 meters outside the village due to local rules; only two-wheelers can drive to the property. The hotel is the first building in Bagori village, a 300-500 meter walk from the main market. Staff assist with luggage for the short walk to the entrance.

Guests can walk to the Bhagirathi river within 100 meters, or visit Gangotri (25 km), Gartang Gali (12 km), and the Nelang Valley. Dharali village is 2-3 km away for riverside walks and apple orchards. Permits for the Nelang Valley border zone must be acquired from Uttarkashi in advance.

Location: Bagori village, first hotel in Harsil entrance

Rooms: Wooden interiors with balcony and mountain views

Dining: Home-cooked meals with fresh rotis on demand

Services: 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, tour desk

Access: Short walk from parking, staff assists with luggage

Nearby: Gangotri, Gartang Gali, Bhagirathi river