by The valley is indeed a blanket of snow if you come here in peak winters. This is the village of Sethan approximately 12 Km from Manali and is also popularly known by the name of igloo village Sethan. A true magical winter destination, Sethan has been drawing large number of visitors with each passing year.
The Tale of Sethan
Sethan was a small village till 2016 and had only few guesthouses and some locals. For those who want some moments of solitude, this small village which is also popularly known as igloo village sethan offers many such options.
The altitude gain of 800 meters over Manali also makes it a preferred destination for anyone who is looking for snow.
By the year 2017, the concept of igloo came up and many hoteliers and some locals began coming up with igloos. However, stay in igloo village sethan Manali does not come cheap and it can cost around 10,000 for a couple for one night.
If you are planning for stay in igloo village Sethan this winter season, expect booking the same by mid-January. Till 2-3 years ago these igloos became operational in December. However, with climate change making its visible impact, this activity begins mostly after 15th January.
The Igloo Village Sethan Camping
One of the experiences that you will get from Igloo Village Sethan Camping is that you will feel like being in the arctic region. It can be said without doubt that the stay in igloo will be your experience of a lifetime. Well, this is not indeed comfortable but anyone who likes experimentation with their usual travel, igloo village sethan camping would be definitely worth remembering.
Sethan in winter can be typically harsh, and you can expect temperature falling to -20 degree. When you make igloo village sethan stay, you will see that the temperature inside would be between 0 to minus 10. The temperature is comparatively warmer as the body heat gets trapped in the igloo only and your stay can be somewhat comfortable!
You cannot compare it with stay in Manali in a cozy room which is centrally heated. It would be cold but not that much which makes you uncomfortable. Afterall, you are staying in an igloo.
As all such igloo village sethan camping options come up with facilities like bonfire, local cuisine and range of activities, this will be a lifetime remembrance for anyone who comes here once.
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Options for Igloo Village Sethan Camping
The idea of Igloo Village Sethan began materializing by late 2017 and by 2018 two people had come up with igloo experience in Sethan Manali. Presently, over 10 igloo camping options in Sethan have become operational. All of these have 3 to 4 different igloos and offer packages suiting a range of visitors. Adventure activities and bonfire etc are also offered in these igloo village sethan camping options.
Harmony Manali Igloo
Wish to experience comfort and adventure in one go. Sethan has a range of igloo stay option and one of these is Harmony Manali Igloo. There are different options available for experiencing Igloo Village Sethan and if you are short of time, you can opt for full day visit of Igloo. In this, you can experience range of snow activities including skiing and tube sliding.
In case, you wish to spend some quality time here, you can choose either the One Night Igloo stay or Two-night three-day igloo stay package here.
Apart from Harmony Manali Igloo option you can also explore Sethan Heights which also offers similar options apart from other related packages.
What to know about Sethan
You should search Hampta Pass Trek while exploring Sethan online. If you find Sethan Valley, Hampta pass information will appear. However, both are same. Sethan can be considered as a pass that connects Manali to Kaza.
Sethan is a small village and if you are coming during summers, you will find only a small village and a lot of solitude. Igloo stay at Sethan is only available during extreme winter months here.
There are no cafes in Sethan and you will find only small dhaba here where you can explore local food on demand.
How to reach igloo village Sethan
Sethan is easily accessible from Manali. You can hire a taxi from Manali which shall take you to Sethan. However, if you are coming in your own vehicle, you can take the old Kullu manali highway which is the Naggar Road. You shall have to reach Prini and from the bifurcation, you will have to drive uphill towards Hampta Pass. 12 Km up the hill, you will reach Sethan.
Sethan is a land embroiled in solitude and if you are coming here to experience village sethan experience, this could be your journey of a lifetime. Other months of the year, this journey to Sethan could be an opportunity to connect with your inner self and explore your hidden instincts.
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