Neither a hotel, nor a homestay, MoShams is a five-suite mountain retreat in Dagar village, near Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand. Set at around 1,100 metres in the Garhwal hills, it is just 30 minutes from Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport and 30 minutes from Rishikesh, yet feels a world away from the crowds.
The Story
MoShams was created by Mohit and Sharmila, two lifelong hoteliers who spent decades with leading hotel brands before building a place of their own. Their belief was simple: hospitality can be more personal, more rooted and more real. Today they host every guest themselves, sharing chai on the deck, planning days around each guest's interests and introducing travellers to the Garhwal they call home.
Five Suites, Five Elements
Each suite is inspired by one of the Panchtattva, the five elements of life: Vaata (air), Aksha (sky), Neera (water), Dhara (earth) and Tapasa (fire). Every suite opens to sweeping valley views, with large windows, private balconies and interiors designed to bring nature indoors. Some suites feature private plunge pools or balcony bathtubs. A dip pool surrounded by forest, a reading corner and an open deck for sunsets complete the property.
Food Cooked for You
MoShams does not run Resort in Narendra Nagar Uttarakhand a buffet. With only five suites, the kitchen cooks for the people actually staying, using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Guests can enjoy authentic Garhwali dishes such as chainsoo, kafuli, mandua roti and jhangora, alongside North Indian favourites, South Indian breakfast classics and Italian dishes like wood-fired thin-crust pizza. Vegetarian meals are always available, and Jain food is available on request. Off-menu requests are welcomed whenever possible.
Experiences
Slow living is at the heart of MoShams. Signature experiences include village walks through Dagar, a Pahadi hi-tea with the hosts, breakfast above the valley, chef's masterclasses, jungle picnics and curated celebrations for special occasions. Nearby, guests can visit Kunjapuri Temple for Himalayan sunrise views, the ghats and Ganga Aarti of Rishikesh, Neelkanth Mahadev, Tehri Lake and Rajaji National Park.
Built Responsibly
MoShams is rated by GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) under SVAGRIHA, India's national green building rating system for small buildings, developed by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and adopted by the Government of India. The property was designed to respect its mountain setting, with a focus on responsible use of energy, water and materials.
Recognition
MoShams has earned Airbnb Superhost status for consecutive quarters and has been featured in Global Spa magazine. Guests consistently highlight the warmth of the hosts, the peaceful setting and the quality of the food.
Getting There
Dehradun's Jolly Grant Airport has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Lucknow. From the airport, MoShams is a scenic 30-minute drive uphill through the Garhwal foothills.
Contact
MoShams, Village Dagar, Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand
Website: www.MoShams.in
Phone: +91 98 9988 1669