Get away from the crowds, switch off and step back in time for a few days at Judge's Court in Pragpur
Location
Tucked into the foothills of the Dhauladhar range in the Kangra Valley, Himachal Pradesh, The Judge’s Court sits in the heritage village of Pragpur. Surrounded by mango, lychee and cardamom orchards, the manor offers expansive mountain views and village tranquillity while being just reachable from Dharamsala airport and the village centre.
Rooms
The manor features around 30 rooms and suites, each individually decorated and housed in one of three clusters (Manor, Residency, Chambers). Each room tells its own story and opens onto garden or orchard views. Guests love the mix of period furniture, thoughtful décor and the sense of staying somewhere with character rather than a standard hotel.
Amenities
Within the 12-acre orchard grounds you’ll find inviting lounges, a dining room with verandah views, the cosy “Whiskey Priest” bar, an outdoor plunge pool and quiet garden corners to read or unwind. Whether you want a peaceful morning terrace, a full dinner in atmospheric settings or an easy walk into the village, The Judge’s Court balances heritage with comfort.
Activities
Explore the village of Pragpur, India’s first designated heritage village, by bicycle or on foot, meander through its cobbled lanes, browse silversmiths and weavers, or wander into nearby forest trails and temple sites.
Sustainability
What we particularly love: The Judge’s Court runs its own orchard-farm ecosystem. They grow a wide variety of fruit trees including mango, lychee, plum, citrus and exotic spices like clove and cardamom, plus vegetables, oil-seeds and wheat on-site. Milk is sourced from their own dairy and water comes from a dedicated ancestral mountain spring.
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