Everyone loves to travel to the mountains. And why not! After all mountains offer us a break from the routine and give us an opportunity to sit back, relax and watch the world engage in cute little slow-paced activities - something that is hard to find even in this new normal that we have named 'work from home'.
To get a respite from the pace and routine of our city lives, we plan to spend some time in the mountains. While our love for the mountains should never reduce, our footfall in the most popular hill stations definitely needs to be watched out. In the end, what's the point if you end up being in a crowded place in the hills with a bunch of folks from your own city.
If you had planned to get out of your city, it must have been to find a serene, pristine, beautiful landscape where you could enjoy yourselves without caring about the world. But where do you want find that haven? Definitely not in the middle of a bustling tourist magnet like Manali...
And that's where The Hideout Hiraeth comes into picture.
What is The Hideout Hiraeth?
The Hideout Hiraeth is a hostel cum homestay surrounded by stunning snowclad peaks that border Lahaul, Mandi and Malana on three sides. It offers unisex dormitories, as well as cozy private rooms with majestic views of the mountains. With a quaint set up, the cute little property is situated right in the middle of an apple orchard.
Have a look at the dorm and the rooms:
Where is it?
Located in Chhanala village, a kilometer from the nearest market at Jagatsukh, The Hideout Hiraeth is located on the Manali-Naggar route. It is about 6 kms from Manali bus stand, and is easily accessible by road.
What's on offer?
Of the many things those are on offer, these strike out the best:
1. Apple orchards - A free view of apple orchards merging into snow-clapped mountains. Plus you have full access to the orchards. '
2. Riley and Oscar - The cute dogs owned by the property apart from their other cuddly furball friends.
3. Food on demand - The ever smiling Happy (the cook) is always happy to serve you with a la carte food on demand, apart from the daily homely food menu that you share with the owners and the caretakers of the property. [
4. Anshul and Rohit - The owners of the property are not just any businessmen keen on making money from tourists, rather they have worked for popular Travel companies in the past and come with a thorough understanding of what travelers seek and cherish. Anshul is a Himachali army kid who can give any Grammar natzi a run for his money while Rohit holds an MBA, has written a book and has organized many serious treks.
5. Fun hikes - The property owners take you own fun hikes around the property. These are some places even the seasoned travelers have no idea of. You will thank the property owners for these tours which nobody else would organize for you.
5. No curfew hours - One can feel home only when its arms are open 24x7. You can check in at The Hideout anytime, even late nights. So if you plan to party in Old Manali late night, you won't have to worry about where to rest your back later.
6. Far yet close - The property is far enough from the crowd of Manali but is easily accessible through buses available every hour from Manali and Kullu.
How to reach?
By Air: You can take a flight to Kullu (Bhuntar) airport from Delhi/ Chandigarh. You can find taxis from here to Manali via Naggar.
By Road: If you are driving your own vehicle from Delhi/ Chandigarh/ Mandi, you can take a diversion for Naggar at Patlikuhl once you reach Kullu. Drive for another 33 kilometers to reach the property.
By Bus: Buses are available for Manali from all major cities in the north. You can find buses for Naggar from Manali bus stand every hour. The 7 km journey to Chhanala, a kilometer ahead of Jagatsukh takes about 20-30 minutes.
What can you see around?
1200 year old temples: Jagatsukh was the capital of the ancient Kullu kingdom. It houses many temples built in stone and adorned with indigenous wooden carvings. An ancient Shiva temple built in Pratihara style in 800 AD is at a walkable distance from the property, so is the Gayatri temple right next to it.
Naggar Castle: The seat of the monarchs of Kullu, Naggar castle is a 600 year old castle which has now been taken over by the Indian government. Tourists can visit this castle overlooking the Beas river during the day. Fun Fact: The song 'Ye ishq haaye' from Jab We Met was shot here.
Kalat Hot Water Spring: A twenty minute downhill hike from the property takes you to Kalat hot water spring on the Kullu Manali highway. You may choose to drive 15 kms by your vehicle to reach here or just climb down the hill and have some adventure.
Sajla Waterfalls: A twenty minute uphill hike through pine forests takes you to a lovely little waterfall, ideal for an evening stroll.
So now that you are sure why The Hideout Hiraeth must host you on your next vacation, you can make further inquiries/ book the property here.
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