And it is not just adventure we serve up on a hot plate! Kullu Valley, with its stunning alpine vistas, is also home to some rich mountain culture. Come and enjoy the local hospitality, lay back and enjoy the village life and share some laughs with us. We look forward to having you here and providing you with one of your best holidays ever!
IMPORTANT: Please bring good quality winter clothing. If you are playing in the snow your clothes might get wet so please bring more than one set of clothing, if possible:
1. Warm/woolen cap
2. Anti UV sunglasses
3. Thermals for wearing inside your ski clothing
4. Warm gloves
5. Cotton long socks for wearing inside the ski boots (socks frequently get wet while changing boots, so please get 3-4 pairs). Woolen socks for wearing at night (1-2 pairs).
6. Warm pants/fleece trousers (1-2 pairs)
7. Sweaters / fleece uppers: try and get fleece as it dries faster. Please get 2 each - layers are always better.
8. Warm jacket - try and get a heavy down jacket. It can get cold at night if there is a wind.
9. Personal medicines if any
10. Personal toiletries kit
Please feel free to mail us or call us if you have any further queries regarding the adventure. Our contact details are at the bottom of this page.
Optional extras:
1. 4x4 transport from Hotel Keylinga Inn to the igloo campsite and back which will be charged of extra (If you want to use your own vehicle please ensure that you have a 4x4 vehicle and please inform us in advance so we can arrange for a permit for your car).
Note:
- Our base camp is at Hotel Keylinga Inn, Prini Village (altitude 2000m, 3.5 km from main Manali bazaar, on the Manali-Naggar highway). Auto fare from Manali bazaar to our base camp is Rs 150. Taxi fare is Rs 300.
- Reporting time is 10 AM. Here you will get your snow dress and a 1 hour briefing on the snow camp.
- Transport to Sethan Village (altitude 2700m) will take 40 minutes. In extreme snow condition only 4WD cars are allowed to go to the igloo site and they need a permit from the local authorities. If you want to get your own vehicle please inform us in advance so we can get appropriate permissions.
- The igloo campsite is a 20 minute gentle walk down from Sethan village.
Local Experience
Activities
- Skiing lesson
- Making your own igloo
One can experience snowboarding and snowshoeing at extra cost:
- Snowboarding @ 1500/day
- Snowshoeing @ 1500/day
Expenses of personal nature like drinks, tips, laundry, phone calls etc.
- Medical, insurance and evacuation charges.
Timings
Check In: 12:00 pm
Check Out: 12:00 pm
