Imagine this. You are 4km from the centre of Manali, facing the snow-clad mountains, resting on a mountain slope, surrounded by orchards and fields and are breathing in fresh mountain air.
Sounds like the beginning of a great holiday, right?
The Anantmaya Resort in Manali offers a perfect mountain experience, be it summer or winter, when your balcony door opens to the jaw-dropping view of the snow-clad Himalayan range. Away from the chaotic city life, Anantmaya is the perfect place to be with your family and friends.
Ideal for
Anantmaya is an ideal place to stay if you are travelling with your friends or family. You can also stay here and explore other parts of Manali which are within the radius. Parties and business meetings can be hosted here as they have a conference room which accommodates 90 guests.
About the property
The resort's exterior is designed in a way that it resembles an English tudor house. The interiors are classic and elegant, while providing all the modern amenities you would look forward to. Extensive use of wood has been made to add to the charm of the resort.
Food
Here at Anantmaya, the in-house restaurant 'Basil Leaf' serves local and continental dishes. You will also be treated to some fresh organic food, right from the farmer's market. One can even try the 'pahari thali' to get a taste of the flavours of the place.
Cost
The resort has 42 rooms divided into two categories – ‘Luxury Room’ and ‘Villa Room’. The rooms are well constructed and spacious, which will make you stay worthwhile.
Luxury room: Rs 5,595 per night
Villa room: Rs 6,695 per night
This includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the resort.
Best time to visit
Manali sees summer from March to June, when the weather is extremely pleasant with temperatures ranging from 10 to 25 degrees. October to February is winter season and is considered to be the best time to visit Manali if you like the cold. January is good to enjoy the chilly pleasure of fresh snowfall, but be aware that the temperature drops down below zero degrees celsius.
What to do here and around the property:
Take the river route for an enthralling experience
River rafting in Manali is one heart racing adventure. Take the 15-minute or 45-minute river rafting ride on the Beas River. The freezing cold water will make it a memorable journey.
Visit the famous pilgrimage place of the Sikhs
The town of Manikaran attracts tourists visiting Manali and Kullu. This is due to the presence of the Manikaran gurudwara here, along which are location the popular hot water springs on the bank of River Parvati. You can take a dip in this springs, the water of which is sometimes said to be hot enough to even cook rice.
Visit the Naggar Castle for some ancient vibes
A 30-minute drive from Anantmaya will take you to Naggar Castle, in Naggar, which was once the capital of Kullu. The castle was used as a royal residence in the 16th century, though today it is an Himachal Pradesh tourism hotel. The main thing to see here is the Jagatipatt temple.
Take a tour of the unique shrine dedicated to Hadimba Devi
Situated amidst the lush green and thick deodar trees, you can also pay a visit to the Hadimba Temple, which is 30-minutes away from the resort.
Spa at Anantmaya:
Calm your senses the Ayurvedic way
Relax your mind and body and get a massage at Anantmaya. The resort has tied up with the popular Guru Traditional Ayurveda Massage Co. to give guests one of the best spa experiences. You can book for various treatments in advance and experience their hospitality.
How to get here
Located on what is popularly known as the ‘Left Bank’ road in Manali, Anantmaya is positioned at the 4km marker to Manali on the Manali-Naggar road.
By Air: The distance to the resort from the nearest airport at Bhuntar is about 42km.
By Road: The resort is around 550km from New Delhi by road.
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