Himachal Pradesh is a state where lakes, high mountains, and ancient temples attract tourists a lot. The natural beauty of Himachal with its high valleys and hills provides peace to the people coming here. The favorable environment, picturesque natural scenery, colorful culture, adventure sports, sightseeing places, and various types of fairs, festivals, and celebrations of Himachal Pradesh are very special. Manali is the most tourist destination of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is located at an altitude of 1950 meters above sea level which is a part of the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is an extraordinary natural site with its lush green forests, meadows dotted with flowers, blue streams, and a constant fragrance of freshness. Tourists from the country and the world reach here in large numbers to see the beautiful valleys of Manali. Manali is like a paradise for nature-loving tourists and loving couples. From museums to temples, from river adventures to trekking trails, from villages to rugged streets, everything attracts tourists to this hill station. But these days there is another place which is the first choice of tourists. This place is located at an altitude of 10,000 feet and the view is so beautiful that tourists are drawn here. This is Sethan village, nestled in a thick layer of snow amidst dense forests. Sethan village is located in the Hamta Valley of Himachal. It is located at a distance of about 13 km from Manali. There are only 20 houses in this small village.
Here tourists can see the majestic Dhauldhar range from Sethan as well as the Beas river flowing at the bottom dividing the Dhauldhar and Pir Panjal ranges. Sethan village is also famous as the Igloo House. Tourists reach here in large numbers to spend their holidays in igloos made of snow. Tourists enjoy staying in igloo houses even at -15 degrees Celsius. The bed inside the igloo is also made of snow. Everything from food to adventure games is arranged here. Skiing, snowboarding, and igloo stays can be enjoyed only during winter. The best time for these activities is from mid-January to April.
The breathtaking beauty of Sethan will inspire anyone to explore this place more. Sethan offers several day treks that are ideal during summer and just before the winter season (June to November). One of the more popular and multi-day treks is the Hampta Pass Trek. Sethan is the base camp in the Hampta Pass Trek. However, during winters when the entire route is covered with snow, the trek has a different level of beauty.
How to reach Sethan village
One can go to Hamta, 15 km away, by taking a taxi from Manali. Sethan village is also located along with it. You will get a taxi for Rs 1000 to Rs 1500. If the road is closed due to snow, then one can reach here by traveling 12 km on foot from a place called Prini which is 3 km away from Manali.
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