The scent of deodar
Short Stay - Chamba (Himachal Pradesh)
About THE SCENT OF DEODAR
The property, nestled in a beautiful heritage Himachali village, an hour away from the bustling town of Manali is surrounded by apple orchards and deodar forests. Designed to offer guests the feeling of a typical pahadi feel, the hospitality of the host’s family truly make it feel like a home away from home. Built with stone and wood, the Deodar Pahadi home overlooks deep valleys and majestic snow-capped Himalayan mountains.
Region
Uttarakhand (India)
Best Time
March - May & Sept. - Nov.
No. Of Days
Minimum 3 days
Trip Character
Short stay with activities
Altitude
1500 m
Price
INR 2500/ $ 34
per double room, incl. breakfast
For WHOM?
The property is ideal for small families, friends and generally people who’d like to explore places beyond the tourist map. Those interested in history will have a field day since this heritage village was once the capital of the Kullu rajas for over 1300 years! One can even visit the castle, which survived an earthquake over a century ago.
WHAT TO EAT
Enjoy Himachali style meals made from fresh, organic vegetables picked straight out of the in-house garden or from the local markets. Each season offers a different fruit or vegetable! Non-veg meals available on request.
WHAT TO DO
The hosts of the property organise several outdoor adventure activities such as bouldering, skiing, snowboarding, rafting, river crossing, rappelling, mountain climbing and fishing. They also lead short hikes and long treks and expeditions. Additionally, the hosts encourage and celebrate various cultural festivals and events, open for all to attend if one happens to be visiting at the time!
ABOUT THE PLACE
The property has various options available for stay including double rooms, a loft studio and bunk beds. Tastefully and traditionally constructed with wood, the rooms have large glass windows with views of the mountains that let in air and light all day long. Nights are usually quiet and starlit. The bathrooms are large and private, recreated to fit the needs of today. The property is open all year.
HOW TO REACH?
The place is about 20 kilometres away from Manali. Accurate details will be given at the time of confirmation.
