Our quiet, secluded and characterful cottage is built with traditional local stone and slate and set in its own private garden. Situated in the peaceful but popular village of Jogibara it offers unparalleled privacy, stunning views, comfort and convenience. The cottage has a large double bedroom suitable for a couple seeking a romantic getaway, a peaceful work from home environment or simply an escape into nature, but with all the modern convenience and amenities of city living.

The space
Situated between lower Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj, our cottage is set a few minutes walk down from the road in Jogibara village. Access is through the village, down some steps and along a path, where there is a private gate to the flower- and shrub-filled garden. This access is only suitable for able guests as it is quite a steep climb up and down, but the reward is truly unmatched peace and privacy.

The cottage is single story with a large bedroom, small living room, fully equipped kitchen and verandah overlooking a private garden with stunning mountain views. We do not provide any additional accommodation, nor is it suitable for children or pets.

Guests can choose to self cater or eat out / arrange delivery from the cafes in the village. These include the popular Other Space cafe - sister cafe of the famous Illiterati restaurant, now sadly closed - which serves excellent coffee, breakfast, pizzas and pasta, among other seasonal specials. There is a also a good dhaba-style Indian restaurant serving local Himachali specialities, as well as a Tibetan restaurant for the famous momos!

The cottage kitchen is fully equipped with a fridge / freezer, gas stove, water filter, toaster, kettle, pots and pans, crockery, and cutlery. It is also stocked with a few basic supplies such as tea, milk, sugar, coffee, salt and oil. There is a small shop in the village selling basic everyday supplies and vegetables, and guests can also shop for groceries and other supplies in the well stocked markets of McLeod Ganj or Dharamsala.

If you are using the kitchen then cleaning up will be your responsibility. If you need some help, we can arrange this for a small extra fee.

PLEASE NOTE - the cottage is situated in a very beautiful, unspoilt location surrounded by forest, and is therefore prone to visits by some harmless and mostly very shy wild animals - such as langur monkeys, mongooses and yellow-throated Himalayan martens. During the spring, summer and monsoon months there will also be insects, including large but harmless house spiders, and the odd gecko, as there are in all properties in Himachal during these seasons. This is all part of the charm of being surrounded by nature and I would request that any guests considering Wild Fig cottage as a destination take this into account before booking.

Guest access
It is super easy to get around, with taxis plying up and down the hill through Jogibara at all hours, which you can wave down for a lift. I can also help with a trusted taxi for arrival and departure transfers, as well as any sightseeing. The main market is just a 15 minute walk up the hill. If you're arriving by car, there is street parking nearby, or official car parks in McLeod Ganj.

Other things to note
- As noted above, the cottage is situated in a very beautiful, unspoilt location surrounded by forest, and is therefore prone to visits by some harmless and mostly very shy wild animals - such as langur monkeys, mongooses and yellow-throated Himalayan martens. During the spring, summer and monsoon months there will also be insects, including large but harmless house spiders, and the odd gecko, as there are in all properties in Himachal during these seasons. This is all part of the charm of being surrounded by nature and I would request that any guests considering Wild Fig cottage as a destination take this into account before booking.
- The cottage has a fibre internet connection which is included.
- We do experience occasional power outages, especially during extreme weather, and do not have a backup power supply. However, outages are increasingly uncommon and usually no longer than an hour or so.
- The fireplace in the cottage is not in use because of the fire risk this poses to the property. However, there are several heaters, including a dual AC unit and electric blanket, so it is very warm and cosy during the winter months.
- Please remember that you will be residing in a village, so we request that you extend courtesy towards the neighbours – loud music etc is a big no-no.
- We reside in the neighbouring property and have a very friendly dog. There are also a number of stray dogs in the village, but they are all friendly and fully vaccinated by the local animal rescue charity.
- We only accept bookings through Airbnb and the cottage is available only on the dates shown as available on Airbnb. Please do not send enquiries for dates other than those that you actually intend to travel on.
- Children children and pets cannot unfortunately be considered, nor can additional accommodation be provided. The cottage is strictly available for two adult guests.