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 who visit here. Himachal Pradesh's favorable environment, picturesque natural scenery, colorful culture, adventure sports, sightseeing, and various types of fairs, festivals, and celebrations are very special. Manali is the most tourist destination of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is situated 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 destination with its lush green forests, flower-strewn meadows, blue-colored streams, and the constant scent of freshness. Tourists from all over the country and the world come here in large numbers to see the beautiful valleys of Manali. Manali is like a paradise for nature-loving tourists and couples. From museums to temples, from river adventures to trekking trails, from villages to rugged lanes, this hill station attracts tourists. But these days there is another place which remains the first choice of tourists. This place is situated at an altitude of 10,000 feet and the view is so beautiful that tourists are attracted here. This is Sethan village situated in a thick layer of snow amidst dense forests. Sethan village is located in the Hamta Valley of Himachal. It is situated at a distance of about 13 km from Manali. There are only 20 houses in this small village.
Here tourists can see the majestic Dhauladhar ranges from Sethan as well as the Vyas river flowing at the foot dividing the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges. Sethan village is also famous by the name of Igloo House. Tourists come here in large numbers to spend their holidays in igloos made of ice. Tourists enjoy staying in igloo houses even at -15 degrees Celsius. The bed inside the igloo will also be made of ice. There are arrangements for everything from food to adventure games etc. Only during winter can skiing, snowboarding, and igloo stays be enjoyed. The best time for these activities is 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. Hampta Pass is the base camp of Sethan on the trek. However, during winters when the entire route is laden with snow, the trek has a different level of beauty.
How to reach Sethan village
From Manali one can take a taxi to Hamta, which is 15 km away. Senthan village is located adjacent to 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 Preeni, three kilometers away from Manali.
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