October Travel: Himachal is a wonderful place in India with immense beauty. For nature lovers, this place is no less than heaven, however, there are many options available here for adventure lovers too. If you want to explore something in Himachal apart from Shimla, Manali, Leh, and Spiti, then come to Sethan village, just 12 kilometers from Manali. This village is situated at an altitude of 2700 meters above sea level. There is a lot of snowfall here in winter, so the month of October is perfect to see the beauty spread here closely.

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You can consider Sethan in Himachal as an offbeat destination because most of the crowd gets distributed in places like Shimla, Manali, and Spiti, due to which this place has not been explored that much yet. One advantage of this is that its beauty remains intact even today. If you are fond of camping, hiking, trekking, skiing, and snowboarding, then definitely come here. Another different thing that will be seen here is the Igloo House. The best month to visit Igloo House is between January to February because during this time there is snowfall, so one gets the complete experience.

The best time to visit Sethan Village

The best time to visit the mountains is summer and autumn. In summer one can roam freely without worrying about the cold, whereas in autumn the beauty of this place is different. In this respect, October is perfect to explore Sethan, but yes, if you want to enjoy winter trekking, then plan between January to March. From June to October this place is great for hiking and camping. Sethan Hamta Pass is also the starting point of the trek.

How to reach?

By Air – If you are thinking of coming to Sethan by flight, then for this you will have to come to Kullu-Manali Airport located in Bhuntar. Taxis or buses are easily available from the airport to Manali and Sethan.

By Rail – The nearest railway station to reach here is Joginder Nagar Railway Station. The distance from here to Manali is 160 kilometers. You can easily get a bus or taxi from the railway station to go to Manali and Sethan village.

By Road- This village is situated just 12 kilometers away from Manali. Buses are easily available for Manali from cities like Delhi, and Chandigarh. After coming to Manali, you will have to take a taxi to reach here.

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