Booking an igloo for overnight stay is a new tourism concept in Manali which has gained so much popularity in a short time period. Tourists from across the India visit Manali in winter season to have their unique experience with igloo in Manali. Staying in an igloo, domestically or commercially, was possible only in the countries like Switzerland, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Canada. With successful four seasons since 2016, and the fifth season already started in Manali, now India is alsoin the list of countries providing igloo stay to the tourists. Tourists want to experience an Eskimo life by staying in the igloo for one night. The Manali Igloo Stay is providing tourists with warm clothing, warm bedding, tasty cuisines and many snow activities near Sethan village in Hamta, Manali. Vikas and Tashi, who first introduced igloo to the country in 2016, believe that things and innovative ideas like igloo should be developed to promote winter tourism in Himachal. How to reach Manali igloo stay site Manali Igloo Stay is available near Sethan village on Manali-Hamta road, about 16km from Manali. Best time to visit Manali Igloo Stay Igloos can be built in winter season only when there is availability of snow and temperature is too low. Mid-December to mid-March is the best time for your first igloo stay. How are the igloos made in Manali There are different techniques used to make an igloo. In Manali, Vikas and Tashi used technique of building blocks of snow and then joining them together to give shape to igloo. They learned it from youtube videos. They used snow blocks to build the structure similar to brick. How stable and durable are igloos If built using good technique, the structure is very hard, stable and durable. Vikas, Tashi and there friends occasionally
Booking an igloo for overnight stay is a new tourism concept in Manali which has gained so much popularity in a short time period. Tourists from across the India visit Manali in winter season to have their unique experience with igloo in Manali. Staying in an igloo, domestically or commercially, was possible only in the
MANALI: Those who are bored of staying in conventional hotel rooms and want to experience some thrill and adventure can stay in a room entirely made of snow and ice. Available only in a few countries, the stay in an igloo is now available in Manali as well. This is the third consecutive year that tourists will be able to enjoy their stay in igloo in Manali. Two youth – Tashi and Vikas – who introduced igloo concept in the country for tourism purpose have again built the igloos near Sethan villae in Hamta valley next to Manali, at an altitude of about 9,000ft. Heavy snowfall in the area and dip in temperature offered positive environment to make igloos. A large number of snow lovers and adventure enthusiasts made beeline to get chance of staying in igloo in last two seasons. Not only tourists but also local residents are thronging Sethan forest to see the igloos. Abnormally high temperature in winters had posed some challenges before the youth as snow was melting very fast. As mercury is perfectly indicating freezing temperature, igloos are of great quality. Tashi Dorje, owner of Manali Igloo Stay, said the temperature is favourable for igloos which will not melt until end of February or mid March. “We expect to get more snow so that tourists get chance to stay in igloos till end of March. We had a great response from tourists in the very first year of introduction of igloos in the country. The booking is open and we are ready to welcome the adventure enthusiasts this year too.” The igloo is equipped with bedding, table, lightings and all other essentials required to make stay cozy and memorable. As nobody knew the technique of building igloo, Tashi and his friends took help from youtube videos. Tashi says he has not got expertise in the technique. “We make blocks of snow and join them to give shape to structure.
MANALI: Those who are bored of staying in conventional hotel rooms and want to experience some thrill and adventure can stay in a room entirely made of snow and ice. Available only in a few countries, the stay in an igloo is now available in Manali as well. This is the third consecutive year that tourists will be able