The Himalayan Retreat

Winters are finally knocking the door. And those who travel to the snowy peaks at this time are half in love with themselves and half in love with the oblivion.

You may have missed your summer vacation this year due to the lockdown, but we won’t let you compromise on your winter break. The magnificent Himalayas. The lush green pine forest and apple orchards. The clear skies. The twinkling stars at night. Imagine how spectacular the view that captures all these wonders must be. Don’t we all dream of a space like that? You can enjoy such a beauty every moment when you stay put up at the Taara House in Manali this holiday season. This charming chalet sits on a 6,600ft hilltop and boasts a dining room with a glass ceiling and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. With never ending views of the Himalayas and pine forests, you won’t find the need to fake your Zoom background ever again.

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The chic two-bedroom home is crafted from Burma teak, English oak and pine wood and is kitted out with Scandinavian lights, customised furniture by Anthologie Design and a fine art collection. One of its main highlights is the drawing room’s glass ceiling that makes you feel like you are living under the sky. In addition, to give you the typical Himachali home feel, there’s a Bukhari (Indian fireplace) as well. And you won’t go hungry ever owing to the fully equipped kitchen and the in-house cook dishes which provide you the delicacies of Indian, Italian, Kashmiri, veg and non-veg, cuisines. It’s so yum that you’ll want to enjoy all the breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners at home only. Curl up by the fireplace at night to gaze at heaven filled with stars through the glass ceiling.

Taara House is the perfect pick if you’re planning to unwind and just soak in the beauty of Manali from home. Even if you want to indulge in touristy activities, it can be done easily. As Taara House is conveniently located, just 3 kms. from the city centre and ½ km. from the iconic Hadimba temple. Next time you plan to visit Manali, you won’t need to think where you’re going to stay. The choice is pretty obvious.

From the November 2020 issue of FHM India.