What to know before you go:

- The property is tucked away in a very quiet location 

- Wide ranging activities arranged for guests include camping, canyoning, jeep-safari

- The Castle and Cottages are set in the midst of apple and cherry orchards, overlooking resplendent snow capped mountain peaks

About the property:

If you ever fancied staying in a grand Castle flanked by lush apple and cherry orchards, The Himalayan, a Victorian Gothic Revival style boutique resort in Manali is your best bet. It’s commanding elevation of 2003 metres, which gives you unimpeded views of snow-clad mountain peaks and gushing waterfalls.The Himalayan is both sophisticated and elegant, whilst providing impressions of simplicity that one looks for in the Himalayas. The atmosphere is so calm, serene and unhurried that it makes you feel you have just arrived to another stately home. You have complete freedom to amble around in the vicinity and admire the nature in all its beauty while taking in the crisp air and surrendering all that’s ‘routine’.In your cottage, you can brew your own tea in the kitchenette and enjoy sipping it by the fireplace. Read a book or slip into impromptu chats – you just have to follow your whims. The dining area in the cottage grants complete privacy to enjoy In-room dining with just your companions. You can also lounge in your private balcony anytime and look over the flowers in the garden. Each moment spent at The Himalayan is like living your own fairy-tale. But, don’t be confined to your room for very long, because there is so much to do around the resort. Discover your dare-devil side with some outdoor adventure activities – rub shoulders with the winds by paragliding high up in the sky, sail along the wild waves with white-water rafting or send chills down your spine with canyoning.To explore the beauty of Manali without an itinerary, go trekking through the hidden mountain trails. While walking is great, mountain biking and jeep safari should also tempt you. And the idea of camping right in the midst of the mountains can’t be ruled out either! So, have your pick.The Himalayan is not just a regular resort, but it’s a place that grows on you. So, make sure you are prepared to extend your weekend!