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The himalayan Drift Cottage

Property class: 3

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$16
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Explore the area

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Koshal, Vashisht Road, Vashist, Himachal Pradesh, 175103
  • Place, Vashist Springs
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mall Road
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kullu (KUU-Kullu Manali)
    ‪121 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

A meal with flatbread, two bowls of food, and a spoon, viewed through a window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A meal with flatbread, two bowls of food, and a spoon, viewed through a window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Manali

The himalayan Drift Cottage places you in the heart of Manali, within a 10-minute walk of Vashist Springs and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Mall Road. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The family restaurant, The himalayan Drift, serves Asian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Vashisht hotel include Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa Monastery and Van Vihar National Park.

What's nearby

  • Vashist Springs - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mall Road - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa Monastery - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rahala Falls - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Kullu (KUU-Kullu Manali) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Johnson's Cafe and Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪blue elephant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New Shere Punjabi Dhaba - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Rocky's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casa Bella Vista - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The himalayan Drift Cottage

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The himalayan Drift Cottage also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Manali hotel.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The himalayan Drift Cottage offers 18 accommodations. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: INR 250 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The himalayan Drift

Things to do

  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: INR 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: 2 per cent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately INR 250 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The himalayan Drift Cottage?

Yep, The himalayan Drift Cottage has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The himalayan Drift Cottage?

As of 5 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The himalayan Drift Cottage on 3 Nov 2026 start from NZ$16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The himalayan Drift Cottage serve breakfast?

You bet, local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The himalayan Drift Cottage?

No, The himalayan Drift Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The himalayan Drift Cottage?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The himalayan Drift Cottage's onsite restaurant that serves Asian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The himalayan Drift Cottage?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The himalayan Drift Cottage?

No, pets are not allowed.