Sethan valley, Manali

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Sethan is a quaint village in Himachal Pradesh, approximately 12 km from Manali. This Buddhist village is a tiny hamlet that oversees the Dhauladhar range. Covered in snow during winters, Sethan Valley is a great place to try out skiing and snowboarding.

How to Reach Sethan Valley :

By road

Distance: 3 km from Manali. go uphill on the right towards Hamta Valley. Continue on this road for 12 km to reach Sethan Valley.

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Permit: One needs a permit to reach the valley which is available at Hydro Project check post in Prini for INR 100.

By bus

Options: HRTC bus

Distance: 45-minute drive away from Manali.

Cost of hired Car or Taxi: From Manali to Sethan, NR 1200 or INR 1500 depending on the season.

Cost of Government bus journey: INR 150 per head, Private Volvos – INR 1100 per head