Shanti Cafe & Hostels

+ Location was okay

- No one responded quickly, water problem, rooms are not furnished

+ The location and the view

- Other than above everything

+ Location

- Very dingy rooms , yellow coloured walls with really bad bed sheets and dirty washrooms and really ugly interior of the whole place and not at all worth it

+ Shabby hostel including toilets . Feels like living in a college hostel . It’s just the location which looks kinda cool but there are better hostels close to the river , the staff is not attentive towards the customers and the hostel . Sad it’s co related with Japan in someway .

+ Apart from the morning view and the sound of the river there’s nothing to like P.S you can find better options near the river with no hassle of carrying your suitcase for 30+ odd minutes with no proper gps guide and no help from the hotel staffs as well. On top they’ll ask you to avail there cab service from chok to there hotel for 500 rupees.

- E V E R Y T H I N G

+ If you book this hostel, from any of the website, like booking.com or Agoda, they will not confirm the stay and ask to wait for few day the prices are not yet updated, and the dates which you have booked for the intentionally increase that dates prices and then tell you that now you can book the prices are updated, this property is doing scam with the travellers.

+ Vibe was okayish

- Cleanliness was issue Bathrooms were so bad

+ nothing

- everything

- Notified only 2 days beforehand that they wouldn't be able to accommodate our stay due to maintenance. I had made my booking months in advance.

+ Location

- In a four bed dorm, which Costs higher, they don't have attached washroom their shared bathroom don't even know, how many are sharing its stinking, smoke buts and spits all over the place couldn't use washroom felt pukish and check out early so I could check in early in another property to use the washroom

+ Totally loved the view. you can hear the flowing river sound while sleeping,which is most peaceful. Host was way too nice 10/10 for their hospitality and the view. They have a cafe , which offer the most scenic view I ever had for my breakfast.

- Where they lack are , rooms are basic in design with cheap furniture, bathroom toiletries are not proper and bathroom lack hygeine and window curtains are transparent and totally cheap, so not at all great for privacy. So I feel not value for money I paid for the room

+ It was an awesome experience, Best services provided by the staff, especially Vishant! This hostel stay has an amazing vibe, Thank you wabi sabi for great time.

+ River side view

- Cafe cost

+ great location !! great vibe

+ Very clean. Great vibration. Amazing location.

+ The view and staff. Especially Vishant bro👊

- Nothing such

+ Staff was very friendly Specially vishant bhai

+ Their cafe and the view of the river. Owner was responsive to requests

- Bathroom not clean when arrived. Had to request to switch on hot water. Hostel vibe missing

+ The vibe here is incredible, largely thanks to Vishant ! The nightly campfires/socials were amazing, and they really foster a friendly, community feel.The atmosphere was incredibly warm and welcoming,,highly recommended!

- Nothing like that ✌️

+ Great vibe and comfortable stay. Anything you need give a call to property manager Vishant, Great guy and very helpful.

- Need to walk 20 mins to reach stay.

+ The hostel was along the river in chalal. Bonfire area is so good with the view. Table tennis play area was so relaxing. The manager is friendly and even helped us by making the checkin early

- Nothing like that

+ The stay was amazing , food was awesome , soecially vishant who is the guy who manages the hostel was very friendly and cooperative ❤️

+ Location was okay

- No one responded quickly, water problem, rooms are not furnished

+ The view, the bonfire,the dogs and the staff.

- 1. The dorm room could use bigger lockers to fit our suitcases. 2. Also a full length mirror in the female dorm would be appreciated. 3. Central heating, if possible, as it gets extremely cold at night during winters.