I Have Shifted to Manali to do Work from Mountains & Travel Across Himachal

Work from mountains or hills, a trend that renowned after the pandemic. Like many other working professionals, I also got this prosperous opportunity to work from anywhere.

And Manali was my first choice among all hill stations to work from. Additionally, being a travel blogger, this was a wonderful chance to explore Manali and all nearby hill stations to their depth. In this blog, I will be sharing with you all about my experience of staying in the Himalayas for about 1 Month, the details regarding how even you can rent a room, how’re the facilities in Manali, amenities, etc.

So how did I rent a room in Manali worked from the mountains?

Living in Manali consists of various options like cottages, hotels, guest houses, hostels, etc. But I wanted to live the Himachal life closely. And the best way to experience local cultures is to live with locals. So, I decided to go for a vacant room in some local house that I can rent for a month. Finding a home in Manali is not that easy but not that tough either. You just need to do some research. Post your requirements in travel groups on Facebook, contact pretty owners, and other agents. You will get a plethora of options of your choice. I also find my stay through Facebook groups and other contacts.

I would also like to highlight some benefits that you can get while living with locals:

- You will get delicious and traditional food to eat.

- You can observe cultural practices within the home.

- Locals have many historical stories to share about unexplored places.

- Eventually, you will gain a new family.

Where have I stayed for a month in Manali?

This property of beautiful 1RK is in Shuru village, which is about 5 km from Manali. The room has all the amenities like a Wi-Fi connection, geyser, heater, fully furnished room with included meals at a reasonable price.

Were there any challenges that I faced during my stay?

Honestly, no. I had no idea how and where my 30 days have been spent in the lap of snow-covered mountains. I still think that It was like a dream. On weekdays, I used to work for my office and on weekends I used to travel and explore nearby hill stations. This information I will be covering in-depth in other travel blogs.

What things you need to consider before staying in Manali:

- Jio networks work better than any other signal in Manali, so it is better to have a Jio SIM for good mobile networks.

- Carry a head torch that will help you in trekking or walking in the forests.

- Try to include meals in your package, so that you can be free from cooking and can enjoy the workcation well.

- In the upcoming 3-4 months i.e April-June, the temperature will be moderate. So, make sure you have summer clothes as well.

This was a short brief about my staycation in Manali for one month. I am sure you guys will be having abundant questions to ask, so feel free to reach out to me in my personal DMs and social media handles.

See you soon with other exciting and detailed blogs. Take care and happy travelling!