Customer Testimonials

" On arriving at this hotel I was told that the cheapest room was Rs1,800! Rooms were nice, but not even close to being worth that much. On speaking to an Indian couple staying there at the same time, it turns out they were told a room was Rs1,200. It seems that at this hotel Westerners are seen as stupid walking ATMs. I managed to negotiate the room for Rs1,000 in the end, but only after I demanded to talk to the manager and kicked up a considerable stink about the over-charging. Room was clean, shower had hot water, beautiful views from the balcony, but no towels were provided. There was obviously no wifi available either. Manager was rude, arrogant and bordering on offensive at times. He was definitely the worst part of the stay. Other staff member was lovely and very helpful. Restaurant had amazing views, but I didn't eat there so can't comment on the food. Rakcham is a lovely village and well worth visiting. Stayed September 2014, travelled solo "

" The check in was decent and the bell boy took in my luggage and I was offered a good discount on the room tariff owing to off season. Room was sufficient for a single person or maybe two people max. It had several plug points around the room which was very useful. The rooms were a bit dirty and the cupboards as well as the carpet were filthy. It however had a magnificent view of the river and the mountains, unfortunately there was a septic tank chimney that was at the same level of the balcony and the stench was unbearable especially when there was uninterrupted wind blowing into the room. The room also had a TV with a provision for room heater albeit at an exorbitant amount of 500 INR. The room service was horrible and the geyser wasn’t working the day I checked in, however a fellow staff ensured that a bucket of hot water was provided. The unprofessional and indifferent attitude of the a fellow staff, Mr. Surrender made my stay very unpleasant, not only was he very inefficient in undertaking his job such as taking orders for food but also takes a lot of time to process any information. Snacks (Egg pakoda) that was ordered through him took around an hour after continued reminders. The plus side about this place is the brilliant food and hats off to the chef for tilting my view in favor of the lodge. I also liked the restaurant as it was bright and lovely allowing sunlight to seep into it and warm the place up especially during the chilly morning. It had wooden furniture and lovely views of the forest and river. I request the management to ensure that Indians are also given equal treatment and staff like Surrender not vulture over foreigners. Room Tip: Rooms away from the restaurant and on the first floor are preferable "

" My husband and I just returned from a trip doing the Kinnar-Spiti tour, Himshal Pradesh India. One of the highlights were 3 days in this guest house, overlooking the river and beautiful fields. The owner was extermely knowledgable and helped us plan our hiking expeditions. The food was excellent (about the best we had during the trip). I highly reccomend this site. Room Tip: the rooms on the second floor have a better view of the fields and river "

" I came across this hotel via tripadvisor and thought its worth taking a chance. Since Sangla valley is know for its raw and flawless beauty, this place is an absolute haven for travelers seeking to experience the same. Its located in the vicinity of the playful Baspa river, mighty Himalayas and the vast expanse of green pastures extending beyond your sight! Once we entered the rooms, we were spellbound to find a surreal scenic landscape right before our eyes. Now talking about the hotel and its management, the staff was very courteous and services were excellent. Their in-house chef makes finger-licking food, while we gorged on food, the prices did little to bother us. Its a place which is low on cost but high on quality of services. A highly recommended place for travelers seeking beauty amid the wilderness and rawness of the nature!!! Room Tip: You can ask the manager to give you the rooms on the 1st floor! "

" Location of Hotel Rupin Riverview is such that all you need to relax in the balcony and have a panoramic view of the river Baspa & snow-clad peaks. The constant sound from the river adds to the thrill. We trekked around this small village and the pristine beauty was rejuvineting. The view from the restaurant as well as the foods it offered was also remarkable Stayed October 2012, travelled with family "

" i havnt seen any awsum location before visiting rupin river view..and it was one of the best place for the nature lovers..we went in the month of march..and according to our view it was the best time to visit that location.really it the heaven on earth.the peaks of himalaya as fully covered with snow.and the veiw of the river baspa with snow makes it more beautiful.Mr.Naresh jishtu one of the most humble man.who took all the responsibility to make our trip more beautiful.and according to the place the food was best.and the services.one and all must go once to rakcham and enjoy the nature. Stayed March 2013, travelled with family "

" I along with my family stayed this hotel on the way to CHITKUL, actually our guide cum driver "SONU" sugested us to stay there and really we enjoyed a lot with wonderful experiences for two days.Hotel Rupin River View at an elevation of 3050m located on right bank of river BASPA.It has 13 rooms with all modern facilities,all rooms has balcony with tremendous view. It has a good restaurant too and while having your food one can enjoy music of baspa river ghusting down in the valley. As far as service is concerned nothing is there negative because of the team under leadership of Mr.Naresh Jishtu the owner of the hotel.So friends take a break on the way to chitkul at Hotel Rupin River View to get some fresh energy. Stayed August 2013, travelled with family "

" I along with my wife & son stayed at Rupin River View Hotel , Rakcham, for 3 nights (Oct 13th to 15th). The view from the Hotel is terrific & the whole surrounding area -- the mountains , the river , the valley & the Hotel within this setup - it's heavenly. Words & photos will not be able to justify the true beauty of this place. You just have to visit this place !! Also the Rooms at the hotel ,24 hour hot & cold running water & excellent service makes it a further great experience. Here I should also mention about Mr Naresh Jitshu , the owner of the hotel. I depended totally on him for our Kinnaur Tour. I got his reference from one of my friends & contacted him over phone (09816686789). He made all our arrangements -- Vehicle for the whole trip , Hotel bookings at Rakcham, Kalpa (Hotel Rolling Rang ) , Sarahan (Hotel green valley) & Chail (Hotel Ekant ). Incidentally he is the owner of the hotels at Kalpa & Sarahan. All great hotels , great service & a very good driver (Ladi). For us things could not get better than this. And all thanks to Nareshji. In fact my suggestion is if you are planning to visit Kinnaur , contact Mr Naresh , submit requisite advance to his current account , ask for his suggestions & relax. He would take care of the rest. Thanks & Regards Dipankar Bhattacharjee , Kolkata Room Tip: Go for the Top Floor. "

" Rackhcham village is one of the most peaceful and soulful places you can visit in Himachal. Chitkul is about 20-30 mins away and just to walk through the quite meadows with the gentle sound of the wind and river - Its like a fairy tale story The hotel has a great view and good food as well (rooms are only average - but you are not coming here to stay in the room anyways) . Mr Naresh was very helpful and very knowledgeable (in case you want to plan some itineraries). Visit Rackhcham and stay here - You won't be disappointed ! Room Tip: Choose the top floor room with a clear view of the river "

" The view from the Hotel is amazing... I got in to the hotel and went to the balcony... I was completely mesmerize by looking at the view of the vally. What a place !!! The Hotel Manager Mr. Thakur was kind enough to provide us a big room heater. Hotel Boys are always active and ready to take the order. The food is good... The best part is, have witnessed snow fall. It was amazing. All the trees and Mountain turned white in afternoon. The next day morning was completely blue in color... I wake up at 6 and went to my balcony, I see blue everywhere... I love this Place and Hotel... Surely, I will visit again !!! "

" I found this hotel while going through the map for my Chitkul travel. This is probably 10-15 km from Sangla at the fag end of Rakchham village. Chitkul is also 10-12 km from here. The owner, Naresh Kumar was very helpful and I contacted him over phone before reaching there several times for the local info. All the rooms are facing the backside that face the Baspa valley, the village below and the snow capped mountains beyond. From the balcony of the upper level rooms, one can great a majestic view and I got wonderful early morning as well as late evening shots. One can even walk down below from the hotel and cross the foot bridge to go to the other side of the river. The room rents are extremely cheap and food price was also very reasonable. This is a much better stay in comparison to the highly publicized tent accommodations publicized for the Sangla region. River Baspa and the surrounding terrain provide both swimming pool facility as well as fitness center that are ALL NATURAL!!! Overall this is a hidden treasure at such a remote location! Room Tip: If you can reach slightly early before other guests arrive, you can literally get a room of your cho... "

" We were at Ripin on 15th and 16th April 2014. Mr. Naresh was the one who inspired us to come all the way to Sangla. He had arranged an excellent car for our entire trip from Chandigarh for the next 7 days. We reached late evening after a drive from Narkanda. We had an excellent dinner and went to sleep. The next day morning, our son woke us up and opened the curtains and the balcony door and what a view was waiting for us !!!! This hotel is located at an very excellent location right next to Baspa river. We can easily walk down and spend time next to Baspa. Nice peaceful surroundings away from noise and pollution. The snow clad mountains are clearly visible from the rooms and the restaurant also has huge windows offering a splendid view. of all the places that we visited during the trip to sanlga, nothing could ever beat this view. Since this town comes between Sangla and Chitkul, it is better to stay here. It is a peaceful and clean place. Wonderful food at very reasonable rates was available. We had lot of snowfall during our visit and Mr. Naresh and the entire staff ensured that we had good warm blankets to cover us up. He arranged for an heater too at the restaurant. Food was also served real hot and was of excellent quality/taste. they ensured that food was prepared in line with our tastes/preferences/liking. Since Chitkul is nearby, we can easily cover this place in the morning and then spend the afternoon trekking at nearby places. Rooms are neat and are really worth the money we have spent. Mr. Naresh is extremely friendly and gave us valuable advise for planning our trip. We had numerous queries and all of them were answered by him which made this trip wonderful without any hindrance. Thanks to him and all his staff at Ripin River View which is surely a place worth staying at. Would surely recommend this place for any one travelling to Sangla. Room Tip: Upper Rooms since they would offer an better view. "

" I stayed in the rupin river view for six weeks autumn 2013 and felt so at home! The hotel crew was spoiling us with delicious food, room service, their kind attention - they even did my laundry! and good tips of what to see abd do in the valley. I enjoyed many sunny moments in the garden out front, went swimming UN the river just five minutes away on foot. Was taken in by the locals hospitality and of course admired the stunning view of the holy kailash and the impressive mountain scenery every day. What a perfect holiday and so many unforgettable memories made. Thank you for everything, rackcham crew! I'll come back! "

" Great hotel! Clean and neat rooms with warm water, helpful and friendly staff, beautiful suroundings. And, most importantly, I would also just go there for the food! The kitchen is amazing. Hope to go back soon :) Stayed October 2013 "

" The hotel -Rupin River View,where we stayed,during our trip(13 April-18 April,2014) to Kinnaur is located in a wonderful place giving a breath taking view of the valley and Baspa river. The rooms at the hotel are spacious and neat and clean with balconies from where one can get the amazing view of the valley and Baspa river. The hotel has a very good restaurant serving tasty foods. Naresh Jishnu the owner of the hotel is a wonderful person to interact. He guided us like our brother in the whole trip. The staffs of the hotel are very helpful,active and friendly. Nareshji organized the whole trip for us. We were given excellent rooms in Sarahan ,Kalpa and Shimla too. The locations of all the hotels provided to us during the trip are the best of the respective places. Once again, thanks to Nareshji for his excellent cooperation in providing us a wonderful trip. Room Tip: Top Floor Room for better view "

" Amazing hotel, located in the most beautiful view from balcony, with showing rupin river flowing, amazing snow clad mountains. This is something which money cannot buy. Do carry lots of Woolen cloths, as here 12 months snow, Heater is available with extra cost. No shops, no other hotels available. Perfect place to relax & unwind & forget the world. Rakshan is awarded as Model village by President of India The population of raksham is only 1000 people. The most clean village in HP. Food is the propble, as there is no other shop & restaturant available in village. The only option to have food in hotel Rupin & they serve excellent food. Room Tip: all room have view of Apple orchid & mountains. "

" The best staying accomodation in a lication like Rackchham. Rooms have mind blowing view of the river & valley. Owner Mr Naresh is quite friendly, professional and knowldgable.Service is ok.Must stay if you are a nature lover. Stayed May 2014, travelled with friends "

" Hotel is located at Rakchham, midway in between Sangla and Chhitkul; ideal location. The view of the valley from the rooms is breath-taking. The valley with snow clad peaks and river is visible all day from the rooms, which are spacious, with large window and a small balcony. Amenities include LCD TV with DTH, 24 hrs hot water. The hotel also boasts of an excellent dining hall with the best view in the entire hotel. The Baspa river flows right next to it. The food is excellent, menu has variety and is reasonably priced. If you are a non vegetarian, local mutton curry is a must try. Housekeeping and service is excellent. Special mention for Sikander, who always had a smile on his face. We had a one year old child in your group. He was happy to serve soup for her and maggi for us at 6 in the morning....commendable!!! Owner, Mr. Naresh was an excellent host. We booked his hotels both at Sangla and Kalpa, along with a car for the entire trip. He gave us a very good deal, despite having a last minute partial cancellation. Would recommend booking the entire Kinnaur trip with him in advance. Truly...a memorable experience !!! Room Tip: Stayed in 2 top floor rooms. Try to book them for better view. "

" The location of Hotel River Rupin View is nothing short of the description, I had read of heaven … snow-clad mountains, a flowing clear blue water river, freshly cooked food ,a very enthusiastic staff and the owner , Mr Naresh Jishtu, a very interesting person. He had all the ingredients of a perfect host and a person in general. This place is a perfect setting for a wonderful vacation ..situated at the bank of river Baspa from where you can get a lovely view of the snow clad mountains...ymust visit place..! Room Tip: Rooms on top floor with balconies have awesome view. "

" Rupin is a wonderful place to stay . Working in that for sure is not that easy . Hats off for bringing every comfort to this place where reaching itself is a Challenge . Must stay place for travellers who love peaceful places . "