India's first luxury dog hotel redefines country's pet culture
Exterior of the Critterati hotel
The first-of its-kind hotel for pets is the brainchild of Deepak Chawla and his wife, Jaanwi.
A luxury dog hotel in India's northern Gurugram city is slowly becoming a popular hotspot for pooch lovers, who want to pamper their furry friends.
The three-month old hotel provides a wide array of services, including saloon and spa, veterinary care, television lounge, deluxe suites, swimming pool and café all rolled into one.
The first-of its-kind hotel for pets is the brainchild of Deepak Chawla and his wife, Jaanwi.
Chawla, on Thursday, said providing upkeep services for animals were not a luxury, but a basic need for them.
Currently running with 1,000 members, Critterati also plans to fit in felines soon in their 12,000 square feet area.
Clients' responses have been overwhelming as the facilities, according to veterinarian Dr. Vinod Sharma, is as relaxing for the pets as it is convenient for the owners.