# Friends by Alizeh (hostel in Bhagsu)

> A brightly decorated backpacker hostel in Upper Bhagsu, run by its host Alizeh, with curtained dorm bunks, a café and a terrace where guests gather for events and bonfires.

- **URL:** https://www.dharamshalastay.com/hotels/friends-by-alizeh-upper-bhagsu
- **Area:** Bhagsu
- **Address:** Upper Bhagsu, opposite Krishna General Store, near the Bhagsu Nag temple, Bhagsu, Himachal Pradesh
- **Price:** budget
- **Booking:** Enquire through Dharamshala Stay

Friends by Alizeh is a backpacker hostel on the Bhagsunag road in Upper Bhagsu, across from Krishna General Store and a short walk from the Bhagsu Nag temple. Its host, Alizeh, describes herself as India's first transgender owner of a backpacker hostel. The place is built for solo travellers who want company: the hostel runs group outings and evening events, and the common areas have books, board games and a carrom table. Beds are mostly in mixed dorms of four, six and eight, plus a six-bed female dorm, and each bunk has its own curtain. There is also a deluxe private room.

The interiors use yellow and black throughout, with chequered floors, string lights and big windows that look out over the valley. An in-house café and a terrace with tables are where most guests spend their time. Reviews are very positive: guests keep praising Alizeh's warmth, how clean the place is, the food and the friendly mood at bonfires and music nights. The few complaints are about dim lighting in some rooms and events running until late, so light sleepers should ask for a quieter dorm.

## Highlights

- Hosted by Alizeh, who describes herself as India's first transgender backpacker-hostel owner; reviewers call it LGBTQ+ friendly
- Privacy curtain on every dorm bunk, plus a six-bed female-only dorm
- In-house café and terrace seating with valley views
- Group activities and evening events (bonfires, music, games) for meeting other travellers

## Good for

- Solo backpackers
- Female solo travellers
- LGBTQ+ travellers

## Rooms

- **4 Bed Mixed Dorm**, Bunk bed, sleeps 1. Bed in a four-bed mixed dorm with curtained wooden bunks.
- **6 Bed Mixed Dorm**, Bunk bed, sleeps 1. Bed in a six-bed mixed dorm with curtained bunks.
- **6 Bed Female Dorm**, Bunk bed, sleeps 1. Bed in a women-only six-bed dorm with personal storage.
- **8 Bed Mixed Dorm with Balcony**, Bunk bed, sleeps 1. Bed in a larger mixed dorm with personal storage and a balcony.
- **Deluxe Room**, Double bed, sleeps 2. Private double room with its own bathroom.

## Amenities

- WiFi
- Cafe
- Terrace
- Common room
- Board games
- Events and group activities
- Hot water
- Laundry
- Refrigerator
- Transport on request
- Paid parking
- Mountain views

## Nearby

- Bhagsu Nag temple -- a short walk
- Dharamshala Skyway top station -- about 10 min walk
- Kangra (Gaggal) Airport -- about 19 km

## Photos

- https://friendsbyalizeh.com/images/uploads/427/3008_693cafe__10_.webp -- Terrace café at Friends by Alizeh at night, with yellow tables and chairs on a black-and-white chequered floor
- https://friendsbyalizeh.com/images/uploads/427/3008_106cafe__5_.webp -- Lounge with low benches, colourful floor cushions and a large window looking out over the wooded valley
- https://friendsbyalizeh.com/images/uploads/427/3008_985common_room__4_.webp -- Long common hall with yellow benches, pouf seats, the Friends by Alizeh neon sign and windows along one wall
- https://friendsbyalizeh.com/images/uploads/427/3008_634common_room__9_.webp -- Window counter with bench seating looking out across the Bhagsu valley at dusk
- https://friendsbyalizeh.com/images/uploads/s_3008/friends_by_alizeh_dorms__25__4912.jpeg -- Dorm room with a row of wooden bunk beds, each with yellow privacy curtains
- https://friendsbyalizeh.com/images/uploads/s_3008/friends_by_alizeh_dorms__2__6451.jpeg -- Made-up lower bunk with a reading light and yellow curtains tied back
- https://friendsbyalizeh.com/images/uploads/427/3008_838common_room__3_.webp -- Games corner with a carrom board, bookshelf and board games

## FAQs

**Where is Friends by Alizeh located?**
Friends by Alizeh is in Upper Bhagsu, opposite Krishna General Store, near the Bhagsu Nag temple. Nearby: Bhagsu Nag temple -- a short walk; Dharamshala Skyway top station -- about 10 min walk.

**Who is Friends by Alizeh best for?**
It suits solo backpackers, female solo travellers, lgbtq+ travellers. See other stays in Bhagsu if you want a different style or budget.

**How do I check rates for Friends by Alizeh?**
Send an enquiry or WhatsApp us with your dates and number of guests. We check availability and rates for you, or suggest a similar stay in Bhagsu.

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