Discovering Cozy Mountain Vibes: Our Charming Homestay in Manali, India! 🏡🏞️

We take a bus from Delhi to Manali, beautiful mountain village in the foothills of India's Himalayas. Here we stop and recharge to prepare for our next big leg of the journey, the Road of Death from Manali to Leh, Ladakh (next episode!).
The home-stay we stayed at in this episode is 'Welcome Homestay' (you can find them on TripAdvisor), run by a lovely local family. It's tucked away up on the mountain and just the place for some much-needed downtime and incredible home cooking.
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[@chandraravi1990]

The beauty of these places is you will wonder how people are living in the minimalistic requirements and you will find joy of peace in the fast moving world.

[@voyagevirage]

Thank you for your comment Ravi. It's certainly hard to go back to the hustle and bustle of big cities and capitalism in general after spending time with more minimalist communities. Our travels and work has introduced the 'degrowth' movement to us, particularly in the global north where we've overshot our planetary resources profoundly. We are certainly committed to changing our lifestyles and this is a big inspiration for our upcoming adventure and project, the 'floating stories lab', where we want to create resilience and share stories and knowledge aboard our future floating home (sailboat!).

[@priceisking2943]

@@voyagevirage a sailboat? that would be epic.

[@yingkongkaman5336]

My India is too much beautiful but western media neglecte us

[@user-ij5op7rr4e]

Apni baat kooda sadak par daale se pehle soochna

[@redimposter5152]

@@user-ij5op7rr4e maa chod diya bhai tune uska😂

[@user-ij5op7rr4e]

@@redimposter5152 no hard feeling brother

[@tanisas7099]

let them neglect ..... who cares ???? 😂

[@tivo3720]

They don't neglect.... They only show negative... To spread sterio type about India

[@pedrofelipe4330]

You guys won an enrolment here from Brazil.🇧🇷

[@tishtasharma]

That was a museum & goddess' temple actually, on the way to Manali, not a monastery. Safe travels!

[@voyagevirage]

Wow I wish I knew that before!

[@tishtasharma]

@@voyagevirage It can be easily missed by someone coming for the first time. Let me know if you need any tips or info around the place. Happy to help! :) #local

[@pratikislove2893]

When in India you should visit ~ 1. For White sand Turquoise water Beaches----> a) Andaman Nicobar Islands ( in it Havelock's, Neil Island, Rose and Smith Islands, Elephanta beach, Radha Nagar beach). b) Lakshyadweep Islands ( Bangaram Islands, Thinikara, Minikoy, Kadmat, Agati Islands.) 2. For Desserts and Palaces ----> Rajasthan - Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Jaisalmer offers (overnight stay in dessert, bonfire under moonlit sky/ camel safari). 3. For Snow Clad Mountains, Himalayas ----> Ladhak, Leh, Nubra valley, Tso moriri, Pagong lake, Tawang, Manali, Spiti valley, Sikkim - Nathu la pass, Gurudongmar lake, Lachung, Tsomgo lake/Changu lake, Yumthang Valley, Mcleodganj/Dharamshala (snows in winter). 4. For Backwaters, Tree House, Boat House ----> Kerala - Munnar, Wayanad, Alleppy, Varkala beach, Kovallam beach, Idduki, Thekkady. 5. For Tropical Beaches ----> Goa - Beaches - Butterfly beach, Vagator, Calangute, Anjuna, Colva, & Benaulim, Fort Aguada, Church of Mae De Deus, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Temple of Bodgeshwar, St Xavier’s Church, Grand Island (for watersports), Dudhsagar Waterfalls. 6. For Religious tourism and Ganga ----> Rishikesh, Golden temple, Akshardam temple (delhi), Dharamshala (Himachal), Ranakpur temple, Bodh Gaya, monasteries in North east (leh, Ladhak, Sikkim, Tawang). 7. For Exotic and Different Architecture ----> Hampi, jadayu earth centre kerala, Badami cave, love temple Khajuraho, Mahabalipuram, Ellora caves, Ramoji Film City. 8. For Hill stations ----> Sikkim, munnar, Ooty, coorg, chitmangloor, shillong, Manali, Kodaikanal. 9. For Wildlife Safari ----> Jim Corbett - Uttarakhand, Kaziranga National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Hemis National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Sasan-Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanha National Park. 10. For Forts, Palaces, Temples ----> Delhi - Forts, Kingdom of dreams - Gurugram, Akshardam temple, Rajasthan, Mysore, Gujarat, Agra -Tajmahal etc. 11. North East India---> Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim. India is 29 states 7 Union Territory. Each state is distinct and diverse by race, ethnicity, cuisine, language, festivals, ethnic dress, religion, mannerisms etc. No one state is similar to the other. Therefore India or indians cannot be stereotyped in one category for anything. Each state experience is unique to that state/area. Google each "Indian state tourist spots" based on your preference you want to visit (dessert, fort, snow, palaces, hill station, himalayas, temples, etc you'll get tourist spots for it). Best time to visit India is in winters - Oct to Jan end. .

[@cradle652]

Love the slow pace and ‘drifting’ way of storytelling. What a beautiful journey!

[@samboer5993]

I just went to Manali last month. But could not stay for long due to time constraint. Your video jst gave me a reason to visit it again.

[@Edward4Plantagenet]

Beautiful family 🥰 Beautiful trip.

[@OfficialGOD]

Wow this was unique than many other vlogs, thanks for the upload!

[@childearth4039]

Thank you for showing the beauty of India .Hope you enjoyed the clean crisp air.

[@saurabhcent211]

You guys probably would be somewhere else by now. But if you happen to be in the area, visit Sissu. And if you happen to still be in Himachal, Visit Shimla

[@Final._.boss._.0]

Go malana 🍁🙌

[@rajbhatia4876]

Don't forget kalga and pulga.

[@AnubhavSingh-xq2nu]

Love from india it's beautiful ❤️ mountains spirituality ❤️

[@rajbhatia4876]

You were in my home State and lived with one of our pahadi families l. Wow.. m subscribing you. Wishing you a pleasant and healthy stay.

[@voyagevirage]

Thank you!

[@nzenr]

Ur boys are so cute🥰.The homestay is simple and beautiful.

[@abhyudaysingh1866]

There are many temples in India near Himalayas. Very spiritual

[@nomomedia]

Beautiful family 👪 so cute kids

[@kristine846]

Thank you for Coming ❤

[@Himan27]

Guys you need to add Manali in your tags.. Plus the video headline too should have Manali in it.. To bring more traffic om your channel 😊

[@sachinekka9358]

Beautiful family. Cute kids

[@Skumarentertainmentonly]

Nice people, nice family.

[@hari_ka_das0309]

I love your vedios , lots of love and respect ❤️

[@siddhantinbangalore]

Your video was a hidden gem. Enjoyed the video

[@voyagevirage]

Thank you so much.

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[@Rhythmic_Rajani]

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[@varundobhal2203]

Visit harki dun and tungnath in uttarakhand 🕉 it will be fun to watch🚩🕉

[@saviourhell2434]

Kid's are really happy...

[@voyagevirage]

They remember this trip as one of the happiest times of their childhood so far.

[@mananthapar2843]

Majhach village, welcome homestay. A fine stay!

[@tokoakash6028]

Welcome to India 🙂🤗

[@scs27562]

It's important that new generation mydt be brought more close to nature. It's certain that current standard of living set by west is not the humen are supposed to have indefinitely. The current life standards benchmark is certainly going against Mother nature. Therefore children's observations about is very natural. I support next generation stake holders of this mother planet. We including you as current resident of this planet has solemn responsibility of passing healthier planet to next generation. They r not demanding but it's their right.

[@ChillyNuts4u]

I'm officially your 800th subscriber. remember me when you're at 80k

[@meditatewithme6254]

That's not tibbetan. That's buddhist. Buddhism started in india. Then went to many countries

[@travellingB]

Waiting for the Ladakh volg....💕💕♥️♥️

[@voyagevirage]

It’s coming! I’ve been sick recently and got behind on editing. Make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications:)

[@Abhi6x9]

Really Underrated

[@lsfastronomyclub2074]

Totally agree

[@fairworld2522]

Wow..very nice place

[@Rajkumaryadav-ir3vb]

Mountainous adventure.

[@Dr_musafir]

INDIA is so so diverse and unique. Currently India has 28 states and 8 union territories. Each state & UTs have their own language, clothing, different faith,cuisine and look ,festivals n celebration , cultural diversity . There r Geographic diversity.. mighty Himalaya to endless Ocean Thousands of different landscapes From snowy mountains to deep rain-forests, from beaches to river banks. And be it plains, deserts,Islands all r there. different climate weather r there. In India uh can c rich cultural legacy, varities of food choices, historical landmarks, ,thousand year old ornately sculptured temples, Caves, forts , marvelous architecture, magnificent natural wonders, animal sanctuaries, National parks,UNESCO World Heritage Sites (40), folk arts ,numerous styles of dances, different music instruments ,philosophy and science, ancient texts, vibrant democracy n what not... Ancient practices of healing such as Ayurveda and Yoga. Traditional values with Modern infrastructure development ,modern skyscrapers. It's called the land of mysteries . 0-kzbin.info/aero/PLFK1PLW2zunM_m_cbKv8uS1DP9dCqBSZg 1-kzbin.info/aero/PLFK1PLW2zunOFoTLe9TxOp-xv2NKUWBbK

[@Usuraj_5300]

I hope you enjoyed the trip...

[@biswaranjanmallick7407]

Guys those people who have Mongoloid features in Leh are Indians not Tibetans..Tibetans are there too but its a mix

[@vaibhavrana1325]

For these guys:- People in Manali : Tibetians People in Leh : Tibetians People in Tibet : Tibetians ...duh !!

[@carrad123456]

You are very ignorant about India, Mongoloid features are in upper himachal, ladakh, North east, upper uttrakhand• And they are not tibetians

[@voyagevirage]

In Ladakh there are Indians and Tibetans. We spent time with native Ladakhi people in their villages and those videos are coming soon.

[@carrad123456]

@@voyagevirage tibetians are spread around whole India but majority in Ladakh, Uttrakhand and Himachal pradesh, they are there because they fled Tibet as China controlled it and controlled sprituality and Tibetian buddhism, But not all people having mongoloid features in India are Tibetians, most are Indians themselves from same places ladakh, upper hp, upper uttrakhand and from 7 states of north eastern India•

[@biswaranjanmallick7407]

@@voyagevirage Can't wait to see!

[@atal79]

Awesome guys!!!

[@harshitabhuyan8892]

Those are Indian monasteries. Incase you didn't know, Buddhism originated in India, there is a Buddhist population in India.

[@adityashah1353]

Why don't you guys start a proper vlog channel, love from india ❤🙏

[@voyagevirage]

Please check out our website voyagevirage.com it’s still a work in progress but the intention is to continue documenting our travels as we move onto a sailboat ⛵️

[@Manpreet-Singh-yt]

Wonderful Vlog 🤍 thanks for the tour 🙏 Best Wishes ☘

[@LOMASH29]

You made us happy to showing ur vlog🖒🖒🖒🖒

[@gerardtimothy4186]

Leh is in Ladakh, India, it's not Tibet.

[@voyagevirage]

Yes, but many Tibetan exiles live in Leh.

[@gerardtimothy4186]

@@voyagevirage But that doesn't make Indian territory as Tibet.

[@gerardtimothy4186]

@@voyagevirage Many Ukrainians are living in Poland, that doesn't make Poland a part of Ukraine.

[@lsfastronomyclub2074]

Great job guys ✨

[@Dluvcat]

Hi! Rickshaw wasn't a good decision It has balancing issues due to 3 tiers. Please avoid it especially in Himalayan region. I don't doubt his driving skills though.

[@voyagevirage]

Yes, unfortunately the driver didn’t realize the road to our hostel was so bad until he’d already started on it!

[@strainjhaa342]

I'm 80 no. Subscriber.. Believe me it's gonna huge

[@scs27562]

Hope u will going to enjoy ur stay in India

[@karankk9040]

GREAT !!!!

[@yisi1972]

awesome guys... enjoy

[@yashbheda3335]

You should checkout tosh. It's close to Manali but much remote

[@larsstougaard7097]

wonderful

[@SP-bw3zp]

🙏

[@parveenkumar92]

Carry on

[@mawsey1477]

Wow

[@priyankarajput6735]

Drop the number of homestay which you have stayed under 450rupees........ Keep it up👍❣️

[@shivani2108]

My dear the one you are referring to as tibten monastery is a hindu temple

[@voyagevirage]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Edward4Plantagenet]

Those are Indians (Hindus and Buddhists) of Mongoloid race - from Laddakh to Mizoram. Our brothers and sisters from Great Himalayan arch.

[@The7rights]

Good to see you guys. What's the name of this village?

[@sachinekka9358]

How foreign parents find it so easy to travel with their children, place like Himachal?

[@voyagevirage]

I wouldn’t say it was easy. But in terms of movement, as Australian and French citizens we were granted a 1month tourist visa for India.

[@trends2morrow107]

No one understands Tuk Tuk in India...it's called Auto Rickshaw...

[@Jaishankar_s_supremacy]

Are you french or Australian?

[@voyagevirage]

Remy is French and raised in West Africa, Angie is Australian, and Angie’s sons are half Australian/Japanese from her ex-marriage.

[@arunkumardas9803]

Please come to puri.odisha. welcome to you.

[@jptey289]

Je suis allé a puri en 1990 et j'y suis repassé en 2012 ça avait beaucoup changé vers le village des pêcheurs... ça ne m'a pas plu .... c'était mieux avant...

[@shuvam9220]

How to contact Welcome homestay? Will be a pleasure to visit and stay with the family.

[@voyagevirage]

You can find them on Trip Advisor I believe.

[@OrdealNDareChandraShekharGhosh]

A wonderful India but much beauty has been missed in this vlog. youtube.com/@OrdealNDrugChandraShekharGhosh

[@GauravSingh-ro3cy]

Leh is in India not Tibet

[@voyagevirage]

Yes, next to Tibet. With many Tibetan exiles. But overall, Leh is not Indian or Tibetan, it’s Ladakhi.

[@themagpieladakh]

come to ladakh

[@voyagevirage]

The Ladakhi videos are coming!

[@vishnusajeevan2288]

Visit kerala

[@ideepakpandey]

Add indian flag in thumbnail or in title to get more views.

[@himanshusood91]

Kullu manali

[@poonachapramod4432]

Not Tibetan prayer flags, Buddhist

[@stynershiner1854]

Guys, you probably don't know people with Mongoloid features also exist in India. In the upper North around Ladakh and the eight states of Northeast India.

[@iloveindia2846]

Hi there Please share phone no. Of home stay owner if possible please

[@voyagevirage]

You can find Welcome Homestay on Booking.com here: www.booking.com/Share-XciNSt

[@nafisagoriawala1970]

Northern India is incredable Don't just show poverty pic

[@voyagevirage]

We stayed with a family who are living sustainably, we didn’t feel this was showcasing poverty? The home stay was beautiful, the hosts incredibly kind, the food amazing, the views superb. We show what we see and experience as it happened.

[@1234feed._-]

Cute family