Himachal Pradesh

Kothi Village In Himachal, An offbeat place Gifted By Nature

Have you ever been to the mountains? or do you want to know how it feels to be in the mountains? Refreshing, it feels like you are in the lap of nature covered in the cozy sheet of warmth, fresh air, peace, serenity, and greenery, and most importantly it feels like home.
So someone has rightly said “MOUNTAINS ARE THE PLACE WHERE YOU FEEL MOST ALIVE” !! Himachal is blessed with scenic beauty and serene places and the delightful Kothi village is one of them.

Kothi is the charming village situated at the base of Rohtang pass and one of the best offbeat places in Himachal Pradesh. Kothi is 15 kms away from the city of Manali and it is the perfect place for you if you love trekking & camping. Travelers from all over India come here for recreational activities and to sense nature’s beauty.

Exceptionally Beautiful village Kothi

A spectacular panorama of the River Beas, glaciers, Snow covered mountains can be seen from the vintage point. Everyone who comes here is blown away by the breathtaking panorama of pristine wilderness of the kothi village. So never miss the photographing experience in this picturesque village. Kothi village is situated 2600 meters above sea level. Along with hikers and campers it is frequently visited by creative minds and the one who needs some quiet time to write or to think of new, innovative ideas. I would recommend you to come to this place once in your lifetime. Coming here is coming close to nature, the place is all about enjoying adventure sports, photography and meditating here to let go off your stress.

Winter View of Kothi Village

BEST WAYS TO SPEND TIME IN THE KOTHI VILLAGE

Trek and hike to Chikka

As I already told you this place provides you with not only natural beauty but also with adventure opportunities.There are plenty of routes to trek from the village, one of which is Chikka. You will witness the grandeur of  lush forest, alpine pastures, captivating valleys and much more.

Kothi Village Temple

Kothi Village is basked in the peacefullness of a hidden gem temple that provides the best scenes to capture in your camera. This hilltop temple presiding deity is Mahishasur Mardini, Goddess Durga’s avatar. Sit in adoring the beauty of the Himalayas and expressing gratitude to God.

Kothi temple of Maa Durga

Campaign at Kothi

When you are on the way to Rohtang pass, you can camp at the village overnight or spend at least a few hours to reveal the beauty of the place. Rohtang pass is one of the most loved places in Himachal Pradesh. It provides phenomenal views of mountains and glaciers and many Bollywood movies have been shot here.

Experiencing the local culture

Be it any place I love to talk to the people around, curious to know the stories behind the culture and heritage and so are they excited to answer my questions.If you plan to stay at homestay , it is the best way to acknowledge the culture of the locality, you can immense deep into there life and understand their perspective of life too.

Check out these happy faces

When I look at these people, I feel that their life and minds are both so calm and happy, the most significant aspect of life – Happiness is like gold dust in our lives nowadays because we are more inclined towards materialistic life rather than spiritual and intellectual life. We have a lot to learn from them.

Adventure Activities

Kothi village and nearby places provide various adventure sports which includes paragliding, gondola ride, zorbing, skiing, snowboarding and quad biking. Some of them are only available during winters during snowfall. So plan your visit accordingly during winters to sense the best of beauty and adventure of the place.

Village Kothi has an alluring charm that you should not miss. It should be in your tour to Himachal Pradesh. Spend some time in the tranquility of the village and you will definitely praise the captivating beauty of the place and get your adrenaline pumping with the adventure activities.If you want to visit Kothi on your way to the Rohtang Pass trek, visit anywhere from April-end to mid-October, as it may be closed by the end of October.

Tips To Keep In Mind When You Visit Kothi Village

• Carry your winter wear and socks especially if you are with kids take utmost care because weather tends to get cold in the evening.
• Avoid littering anywhere and put the garbage only in the dustbin to keep the place clean as well as avoid use of plastic.
• Checking the road condition is a must if you are planning to visit Rohtang pass or Kothi village.
• If you are planning to stay in luxury hotels and resorts then it is better to stay in Manali, but if you want a close-up picture of the village to feel the life of the people and serenity then in Kothi you will get budget hotels and homestays.

Our Stay In Kothi Village

Our Jungle Homestay in Kothi Village

Beautiful View of Mountains

So come to Kothi village and find your happy place. Because true happiness is based on peace !! I loved it & you will definitely love it.