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Offbeat Riverside House near Manali

Manali· 4.7 · 67 stays

“Discover a unique mountain homestay offering an unplugged vibe amidst nature. This offbeat camp is situated by a flowing river, providing a refreshing environment for your stay. Enjoy delicious local food and embark on memorable journeys, including a short trek and a fun hanging bridge experience. Gather around a bonfire under the stars, creating lasting memories with loved ones. This stay is ideal for adventure seekers, nature lovers, and those desiring a peaceful break from daily life. It suits solo travelers,...”

7 bedroomsSleeps 147 beds7 bathsHouseWi-FiAttached bathroom

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What's here

The road ends, and the path begins. To reach the home, you take a short walk from the parking area, crossing a hanging bridge over a rushing stream. It’s an arrival that sets the tone for a stay that is deliberately unplugged from the noise of the main town. The property has seven tented rooms, each with a king-sized bed and a private attached bathroom. Every bathroom is tiled and equipped with a geyser for hot water. Outside, there is a garden space with a stone fire pit for evenings under the stars. The home is kid-friendly, with Wi-Fi, power backup, and on-site parking available for guests. As one guest, Sanskrati, put it, the stay is "tucked away amidst the mountains and far from the chaos". She found the "serene river flowing right beside the camp added that perfect touch of calm". This is a place for that feeling - the peace that follows a small effort to get there.

What guests wrote

4.7· 67 stays

“Amazing host and best homely food around.”

Madhur Mittal

“The perfect mountain escape! 🏕️🌄 Tucked away amidst the mountains and far from the chaos, this stay was everything I didn’t know I needed. The view? Unreal. A serene river flowing right beside the this property added that perfect touch of calm. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the services were on point. Honestly, this offbeat this property stay mad...”

Sanskrati Gupta

Around the stay

Things to do nearby.

The home is a good point from which to explore the Kullu Valley and beyond.

A drive towards Manali brings you to the Solang Valley, a hub for adventure sports. From there, you can access the Atal Tunnel, a 9km engineering marvel that provides year-round road access to the Lahaul valley, which was previously cut off by snow for half the year.

Closer to Manali town, you can visit the ancient Hadimba Devi temple, built around a cave and dedicated to a figure from the Mahabharata. The lanes of Old Manali offer cafes and small shops, while the Vashisht village across the Beas river is known for its natural hot springs.

For longer expeditions, the road from Manali is the gateway to the Spiti Valley loop, a high-altitude circuit that includes Kaza, Ki Monastery, and the village of Kibber. This route is only open from June to October.

Logistics

Getting there.

By Air: The nearest airport is Bhuntar (KUU) in Kullu, which serves the Manali region. Flights are limited and weather-dependent. The most reliable, all-weather airport is Chandigarh (IXC), a major hub in the plains.

By Rail: The nearest major railhead is Chandigarh. From there, it is a road journey into the hills. Pathankot serves as the railhead for the Dharamshala side of Himachal.

By Road: Manali is the main road hub for the Kullu Valley and the starting point for journeys into Lahaul and Spiti. National Highways NH-3 and NH-21 connect the region to the plains, but the journey is slow.

Seasons

Best time to visit.

The best seasons to visit are from March to June, when the snow melts and summer arrives, and again from September to November, when the monsoon has passed and the skies are clear.

The monsoon months of July and August can bring heavy rain and landslides, making road travel on NH-3 and NH-21 unpredictable. From December to February, the upper reaches around Manali receive heavy snowfall.

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