Palden’s Homestay, Mane Yogma

Palden’s Homestay – Mane Yogma  

Situated in village Mane Yogma, 34 km from Kaza in Spiti, this newly built homestay is a comfortable option to stay in Mane. Staying here for a couple of days can give you a true taste of Spitian life. It also acts as a base for people wanting to trek to the Sopona lake or further towards Manirang Peak.

This homestay has 2 floors; the ground floor has 2 guest rooms with attached bathrooms and the first floor has 4 guest rooms out of four 2 rooms have the attached bathroom & 1 room & 1 dormitory have 1 shared bathroom. During winters local toilet is available outside the house. Each room has a big wide windows that provide amazing mountain views. 

Location: 100 mtrs from Guru Padmasambhava Statue.
No. of Rooms – 6, Total Capacity – 18 

How to Reach

To reach the village you have to go 13 km from Tabo toward Kaza, take left from Mane Bridge to cross the river and a 6 km winding unpaved uphill road will take you to Mane. Cabs and local buses are easily available to make your travel safe and comfortable. 

Tariff

Per Person (Rooms): 1200/-
Per Person (Dormitory):  800/-
Complimentary: Breakfast & Dinner

Note: This tariff does 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

Parking • Wifi • Running Hot Water • Open Sitting Area • Toiletries • Bonfire • Electric Kettle • Doctor On Call • Pick & Drop Services (Paid)

Food

They serve delicious home cooked local food. Enjoy dishes Sampark, momo, Thupka, Timok, Thenthuk,  Butter tea (gur gur cha) along with regular Dal, Mix Veg, Chapati and Rice.

Activities

Reading • Star Gazing • Village/City Walk • Hiking • Trekking • Ice Wall Trekking 

Local Attractions

Chu-Dolsa Waterfall (650mtr) • Sanjak (3.3km) • Atergu Bridge (6km) • Shichling (10km) • Sopona Lake (11km) • Needle Rock Formation Viewpoint (12km) • Confluence of Spiti & Pin River (12km) • Yak & Alpine Pasture (12km) • Dhankhar Lake (16km) • River View Point (19km) • Dhankar Gompa Diversion (19km) • Shichling (19km) • Newpur (22km) 

Excursions

Tabo Cave (25km) • Lallung (26km) • Kaza (33km) • (Spiti Valley (39km) • Lapcha (42km) • Key Gompa (48km) • Chicham Khas (49km) • Mud (51km) • Nako (88km)

Trek: Sopona Lake Trek

Know Your Host

You will be hosted by Palden and his wife. He is a very humble, helpful &  knowledgeable person and can guide you well on how to explore the surrounding areas and other parts of Spiti. He is running this homestay from last 1 year. 

You may want to check more Homestay in Spiti.