A mud-and-timber house above the Malana road, where two brothers walk down to meet you and dinner is whatever is fresh.
Your hosts grew up in this valley. They look after every guest themselves, guide you on the trails, and run the café kitchen. Guests keep asking for Kush's special mutton.
How a day goes up here
- 7:00Chai outsideWatch the light reach the far ridge.
- 8:30Parantha breakfastHot from the café, with pickle.
- 10:00Walk outMalana village, Nerang or a longer trail.
- 14:00Late lunchDal, channa or paneer with tawa roti.
- 17:30Back inThe cold comes fast after sunset.
- 20:00DinnerA thali, or Kush's wild mutton curry.
- 22:00StarsNo city light for miles.
Walks and treks
Ask the hosts before you set out. They know the trails, the weather, and which village paths visitors can use.
The old village with its own customs. Don't touch walls, temples or belongings, and follow what locals ask.
Quiet hamlets and the open meadows of Waichin, the Magic Valley.
The trail starts right opposite Malana Gate, above our café, and climbs straight up to Rasol Top. Carry on down through Rasol village to Kasol on foot.
From Malana over the pass and down to Naggar, then on to Manali. About 3–4 hours up and 1–2 hours down. Or carry tents and camp a night on top.
Kasol to Manali on foot, in two days
The route most foreign trekkers take. Walk it with us: one of the hosts leads the way.
- Day 1Kasol → Rasol → Rasol TopClimb out of the Parvati valley through Rasol village and over Rasol Top.
- NightDown to Malana GateRest at Malana Dream Home Stay. Hot dinner, warm room.
- Day 2Malana → Chandrakhani PassAbout 3–4 hours of climbing to the top of the pass.
- Day 2Down to Naggar → Manali1–2 hours down to Naggar, then a short drive to Manali.
Want more time on top? Carry tents and spend a night at Chandrakhani.
Deoropa meadows
An easy, smooth trail of about 6–7 km, roughly 4–5 hours of walking. You pass a small ground first, then reach the big ground. Tents go up at the big ground: camping is not allowed at Deoropa itself. We collect firewood, cook at camp and rest under the stars.
- Day 1Walk to the big groundSet up camp, gather wood, cook dinner, rest.
- Day 2Up to DeoropaMorning walk up, explore the meadows, back to camp.
- Day 3Down to WaichinReach the Magic Valley by evening and stay the night.
- Day 4OnwardHead home, or back to the homestay.
- Day 1Walk to the big groundCamp the night there.
- Day 2 earlyUp to DeoropaStart at dawn, explore, back at camp by 10–11 am.
- Day 2Pack up, down to WaichinArrive by 6–7 pm and stay in Waichin.
- Day 3OnwardLeave for wherever you are headed next.
Tell us how many days you have and we will plan the trek around it. Tents and a guide can be arranged.
Our camps around the valley
Stay with us in the house, or ask us to set you up at one of our camps.
- WaichinMagic Valley
- KasolParvati riverside
- ToshTop of the valley
- ChhalalAcross the river from Kasol
- ManikaranHot springs and gurudwara
When to come
Mild days, cool nights. Easiest time for treks.
Green and misty. Rain can close the road; keep spare days.
Clear skies and the sharpest views.
Cold, sometimes snow. Call ahead about the trail.
The way up
- 1BhuntarNearest airport and bus stand in Kullu valley.
- 2JariOn the Bhuntar–Kasol road. Buses and taxis run all day.
- 3Malana RoadTake a taxi up towards Malana Gate.
- 4Bridge 4, past Tunnel 1Get off here. Call the hosts; one of them comes down to meet you.
- ↑Short climb to the houseA small trek on foot. You'll hear the river below.
Questions guests ask
Is there mobile network and Wi-Fi?
Network on the Malana road is patchy and depends on your operator. Ask the hosts which SIM works best before you travel.
Do I need cash?
Yes. Card payments and ATMs are not reliable up here. Kasol and Bhuntar have ATMs.
Can we visit Malana village?
Yes, on foot. Malana has strict customs: don't touch village walls, temples or people's things, and follow what the locals ask.
What should I pack?
Walking shoes, a warm layer even in summer, a rain jacket, a torch and a backpack.
Are meals included?
Meals are served at the in-house café. Check the café menu for dishes and timings, and ask the hosts about meal plans with your room.
Send your dates and group size
Call or WhatsApp the hosts. They'll confirm the room and tell you when to start up from Jari.
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