Best Places to Stay During Your Manali Trip

If you’re up for a getaway in the mountains, there could be nothing more enchanting and rejuvenating than a trip to Manali. Set in the majestic Himalayas, Manali is one of India’s most favourite destinations, which offers mesmerizing views of the Prini hills and Kanyal hills, flanked with the splendor of the flowing Beas river.

As far as stay options go, starting from cottages in Manali to villas or budget hotels in Manali, you can pick any place depending on your mood.   

1. Baragarh Villa

Set on a lush farmland and surrounded by the Dhauladhar range, Baragarh Villa is located in the middle of Kullu and Manali towns. This gives great mobility to tourists who intend to visit Kullu, Manikaran, or Kasol, which are easily accessible from Baragarh Villa. With great variety of rooms and suites, Baragarh Villa offers a luxurious stay experience amidst fruit orchards and breathtaking views of the snow-capped Himalayan Mountains right from the rooms. The estate is full of kiwi plantations, apple and pear orchards, along with pomegranates and walnut cultivation.

What you’ll love about this place?

• Enjoy a variety of activities such as, trekking, trout fishing, safaris, paragliding, yoga, meditation, and fruit picking, and skiing.
• Get a taste of the amazing local cuisine that comes highly recommended from guests, who’ve stayed at this property.

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 ​2. Majestic Woods Cottage

Fancy a cottage stay that not only lets you enjoy the best views but is also easy on the pocket? Well, that’s exactly what you’ll find here at Majestic Woods Cottage. This cottage is around 7.4 km away from the Mall road and serves as a great starting point for short treks. Guests, who’ve stayed at this property particularly enjoy the mini trek to the nearby waterfalls.

What you’ll love about this place?

• Features a beautiful garden and barbeque facilities.
• Pet-friendly property
• Provides airport shuttle and ticketing services

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3. Silver Birch Cottage

​Silver Birch Cottage is a top pick for trekkers and budget travellers, who wish to explore Manali through the local lens and visit the hidden gems of the Himalayas accessible only on foot. This cottage stay is located in the Prini village and falls along the route to the Hamta Pass. The Mall road is just 4.5 km away from Silver Birch Cottage.

What you’ll love about this place?

• Offers pick and drop facility from the Manali bus stand.
• Features a bar, lawn and bonfire facilities
• Great stay option for families and groups
• Fully functional solar water heating system

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4. Mahin Cottage

Isn’t one look at this picture just enough to grasp the awesomeness of this place? That’s how a normal day looks like at Mahin Cottage. Yes, straight out of your Instagram feed! Just a walk away from Mall road, Mahin cottage is the perfect retreat for those who just want a break from the busy city life and soak in the beauty of Manali by staying put at one spot.This cottage stay has 10 beautiful and spacious rooms, overlooking the mountain peaks. Guests can enjoy their meals at the garden area which comes with lounge seating and swings.

What you’ll love about this place?

• Enjoy tasty Italian & Indian cuisine along with fabulous views at their wonderful roof-top restaurant
• Great place to enjoy authentic pahadi food
• In-house spa and fitness centre
• Has a play area for children

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 5. Fog Hills Cottage

Nestled in the Prini Village, Fog Hills Cottages is another great budget stay option in Manali that’s surrounded by massive snow clad mountains and thick pinewood forests. This place is also preferred by trekkers headed to the Hamta Pass. The location of this property is also quite popular for skiing.

 What you’ll love about this place?

• Features a multi-cuisine restaurant, which offers scrumptious regional, Chinese and Continental dishes.
• Offers great value for money
• Has barbeque facilities and a garden

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