Fruit of Love Homestay, Vashisht-Manali

Fruit of Love Homestay, Vashisht – Manali

Vashisht is a tiny village in Himachal Pradesh located around 3 km from Manali. The village was once the home residence of the Vashisht sages who have surely blessed it with their spirituality and godliness. It is known for natural hot water spring and is heaven for nature lovers. 

This beautifully constructed mud-house is nestled in the middle of an apple orchard in Vashisht village. The homestay is not connected via road and that’s the beauty of it. An uphill walk of 20 min through the stairs from Vashisht Temple brings you here. The route is scenic and gives you the best views of surrounding areas like Old Manali, Shanag, Goshal and Jogni Waterfall. You can also see amazing views of Friendship Peak and 7 Sisters Peak from the homestay.

There are 4 spacious rooms for guests – 2 classic double occupancy rooms, 1 superior room with twin beds, an extra bed can be provided in this room and 1 premium room. It has duplex setting with 2 double beds and can accommodate 4 people. The interiors are a traditional Himachali mud wall and wood. You can enjoy the snow-capped mountains and the serene views from the large windows and balconies of all the rooms. Clean rooms, hot geyser water, great common areas and books and games to keep you occupied – you get everything here at a reasonable rate!

Location: 800 mtrs walk from Vashisht temple.
No. of Rooms: 4, Total Capacity: 11
Classic Room-2, Superior Room-1, Premium Room (Duplex)-1

How to Reach

Bhuntar is the nearest airport located at a distance of 52 km. The best way to reach Manali is by the overnight Volvo buses that ply between Delhi and Manali quite frequently. From Vashisht Temple, there is a 800 mtrs uphill hike to reach the homestay. 

Tariff

Classic Room/Superior Room: 1765/-
Premium Room: 4200/- (upto 4 people)
Extra Person: 600/-
Complimentary: Kitchen for self cooking

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Up to 6 years: Complimentary (no extra bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (with extra bed)

What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Internet • Running Hot Water • Electric Kettle • Toiletries • Library • Open Seating Areas • Pet Friendly • Bonfire • Barbecue • Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

One of the most cherished experiences you will have here is the culinary treat. Nidhi provides healthy, home-cooked food. She tries to source as many items as possible from the locals. You must try their Lahauli Brunch. From Tibetan Bread also known as Tingmo to Desi Mutton to Manna served with Desi Ghee, each dish tells a story—a tale of tradition and a deep-rooted connection to the land.  Accompanied by locally sourced beverages that refresh and rejuvenate, every sip and every bite serves as a gateway to the heart and soul of Lahaul. 

Activities

Hiking • Village Walk • Adventure Sports • Bird Watching • Reading •Star Gazing • Forest Walk • Shopping • Yoga and Meditation

Local Attractions

Vashisht Hot Springs (1km) • Nehru Kund (3km) • Jogini Falls (2.5km) • Sajal Waterfall (2.5km) • Solang Valley (8.4km) •  Mall Road (3.4km) • Hadimba Devi Temple (3.5km) • Solang Ropeway Cable Car (9.6km) • Manu Temple (5km) • Manali Wildlife Sanctuary (5.7km) • Baror Parsha Waterfall (8km) • Arjun Goofa (9km)

Excursions

Atal Tunnel (25km) • Rahala Waterfalls (24km) • Bhrigu lake (20km) • Naggar Castle (24km) • Gauri Shankar Temple (24km) • Rohtang Pass (32km) • Sissu Lake (36km) • Kasol (85km) • Gurudwara Sahib Manikaran (81km) • Chandrakhani Pass (83km) 

Treks:– Hampta Pass Trek • Lama Dugh trek • Beas Kund Trek • Bhrigu Lake Trek • Deo Tibba Trek • Chandrakhani Pass Trek • Rani Sui Lake Trek • Sar Pass Trek • Jogini Waterfall Trek

Know Your Host

Nidhi Sharma and her husband Kshitiz started this homestay in 2019 to provide a happy and safe space to those who want to experience slow pahadi way of living. They are friendly, helpful, and understanding that helps making guests feel at home. Knowledgeable about the local area, Nidhi is happy to share stories and recommendations with guests. She also has an adventure touring company and can help guests to explore the circuits in and around Manali. The couple is known for their warm hospitality and personal attention.

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