Golden Rays Homestay, Shuru-Manali

Golden Rays Homestay, Shuru – Manali

Manali is one of the most popular hill destinations in Himachal Pradesh. With picturesque views of the Beas river and majestic mountains and it never loses its charm. Lush green hills, unexplored trails, ancient temples and locals that shower love and kindness, it has everything that a traveller seeks in a mountain getaway. Whether you are a solo traveler in search of inner peace, an adventure backpacker, a romantic or a cultural buff, Manali and its mountains will never cease to fascinate you. 

Set amidst beautiful mountains, in a small village, this is a wonderful homestay if you enjoy the company of nature. There are 5 rooms spread over 3 floors. Kitchen on the ground floor, common Living-dining room with attached washroom & two rooms on the first floor and 3 rooms on the second floor. All rooms have balconies with scenic views of mountains, overlooking apple orchards and attached washrooms. They are designed to meet your needs with the modern amenities like Smart HD Televisions with high speed Wi-Fi and power back up. The place is ideal for workation as well.  Common living and dining area alongside a fireplace with a view of apple orchards is a perfect place for travel enthusiasts to meet and share stories over complimentary tea/coffee all day long. 

House Rules :
• There is a dedicated smoking area – ground floor open area. Smoking inside the rooms, bathrooms or balcony (attached to rooms) is not allowed. Drugs or any illegal substances are strictly prohibited at our property.
• Any damage to the property including room items like bed sheets, towels, furniture & fixtures, Tv and electric kettle will be charged.
• After 10pm, please keep noise levels low as it disturbs other guests. No extra guests or visitors allowed other than the number of guests booked during confirmation to stay overnight.
• Food is served only in the dining area. You are free to use the dining area for having meals or if you get food from outside.
• Whenever you leave the room, please make sure to switch the electricity off.  

Location: Village Shuru, 5 km from Mall road Manali
No. of Rooms – 5, Total Capacity – 12

How To Reach

The best way to reach Manali is by the overnight Volvo buses that ply between Delhi and Manali quite frequently. Bhuntar is the nearest airport located at a distance of 52 km.

Tariff

Classic Room: 2500/-
Extra Person: 750/-
Complimentary: Wifi, Breakfast 

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 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

200 mbps Wi-Fi • Power Back-up • Parking • Running Hot Water • Air Condition • Television • Open Seating Areas • Toiletries • Smoking Allowed •  Pick and Drop Service (Paid)

Food

Rohan is known to serve delicious home-cooked meals. Other than regular north Indian meals, he serves Local Cuisine like “Siddu” – a popular dish in Himachal Pradesh. Siddu is commonly eaten with ghee in the state during the winter season to maintain body temperature and also boost energy. So enjoy variety of Siddu like Vegetable Siddu, Walnut Siddu and Paneer Siddu while staying with him, Red Rajma & Red Rice, Kadi Chawal, Local Fish Curry(Trout Fish), Local Chicken Curry, Local Mutton Curry are some of his specialities that you must try.  

Activities

Bird Watching • Reading • Star Gazing • Village Walk • Forest Walk • Yoga and Meditation 

Local Attractions

Gayatri Temple (2km) • Arjun Goofa (2km) • Mall Road (4km)  • Khan Pari Tibba (5km) • Tibetan Monastery (5km) • Hadimba Devi Temple (6km) • Circuit House (6.5km) • Manu Temple (6km) • Sajal Waterfall (6km) • Manali Wildlife Sanctuary (7km) • Vashisht Hot Springs (7km) • Jogini Falls (8km) • Baror Parsha Waterfall (8km) • Haripur (10km) • Bhrigu lake (14km) • Gauri Shankar Temple (16km) • Solang Ropeway Cable Car (16km) 

Excursions

Gulaba Viewpoint (17km) • Naggar Castle (17km) • Hampta Pass (19km) • Chandrakhani Pass (22km) • Atal Tunnel (32kms) • Rahala Waterfalls (32km) • Rohtang Pass (40km) • Sissu Lake (42km) • Gurudwara Sahib Manikaran (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

Rohan will host you. He is a warm and welcoming person who will take care of you like a family. In his free time, he enjoys traveling. He is always game for a new adventure and loves to get high on adrenaline rushes. Rohan is a great company. Do sit with him over a cup of tea to listen to his interesting stories. He might recommend some great places to visit. 

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