The best boutique hotel in Manali
Persimmon Farmstead is a boutique hotel in Manali guests rate among the best hotels near Manali — two family-run hotels with mountain views from every room, an in-house restaurant, and hosts who greet you by name.
Two homes, one valley
Orchard-quiet on the highway at Badgran, or up among the chalets near Old Manali at Shanag. The same kitchen and the same welcome at each.
Persimmon Farmstead
A quiet boutique hotel in Manali, a minute off the highway — mountain views from every room and a restaurant the town talks about.
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Persimmon Farmstead Shanag
A boutique hotel of wooden chalets and stone cottages on open orchard lawns near Old Manali — for couples, families, and work-from-mountain travellers.
Explore this homeFrames from both homes
Real ones from Badgran and Shanag — the kitchen, the orchard, a vintage arrival, and the peaks going dark over the chalets. They keep changing.
“Just a one-minute detour from the highway and you are in complete peace.”— Luv Sharma, on Google
The food is why people come back
Ask any returning guest what they remember and it's rarely the room — it's the food. Fresh juice pressed from the orchard, eggs your way, a slow mutton on a cold night. A family kitchen, not a hotel line, and that's the point.
“Some of the best food we ate in Manali.”— a guest, on GoogleRead the food story
Not just a bed — a way in
Orchard walks
Wander the rows; in autumn, pick your own apples.
Farm-to-table
Meals from the kitchen garden and the day's market.
Snow & treks
White winters, and an easy base before Hampta Pass.
Pets welcome
Bring the dog — orchard lawns to roam, both homes.
Three words come up again and again — the food, the hosts, the view.
“Amazing host — it honestly felt like staying at my own place. We came for the mountains and left talking about the food.”
“Just a one-minute detour from the highway and you are in complete peace. Every room gets the morning sun — perfect in winter.”
“Some of the best food we ate in Manali. Fresh juice at breakfast, everything made in-house. The owners genuinely look after you.”
“Woke up to snow-capped peaks right from the bed. Spotlessly clean, warm rooms, and a bonfire in the evening. Would return in a heartbeat.”
“Gracious, attentive, genuinely welcoming hosts. They personally called to check our plans before we even arrived.”
“Cosy cottages, apple orchards, and a kitchen that punches well above its size. Pet-friendly too, which made the trip for us.”
Tell us your dates. We'll confirm, personally.
No faceless booking engine — you send a request, and a real host confirms it by WhatsApp, usually within a few hours.
Questions guests ask us
Where is Persimmon Farmstead located?
Persimmon runs two homes near Manali: the original Farmstead at 14 Mile in Badgran (about 14 km before Manali town), and Persimmon Farmstead Shanag near Bahang, just above Old Manali on the road toward Solang.
Is Persimmon Farmstead pet friendly?
Yes. Both Persimmon homes welcome pets. The orchard lawns at Badgran and Shanag are especially good for dogs, with space to roam. Do let us know you're bringing a pet when you request your dates so we can put you in the right room.
What is Persimmon known for?
The food and the hosts. Guests consistently rate Persimmon among the best places to eat in the Manali area — everything is cooked in-house in a small farm kitchen, with fresh juice and produce from the orchard. The hosts are known for calling personally and treating guests like family.
How do I book a stay?
Pick your property, room and dates on our availability calendar and send a request to book. We confirm every request personally by WhatsApp or a call, usually within a few hours. You can also message us directly on WhatsApp at any point — all three numbers are on every page.
How far is Persimmon from Manali Mall Road?
It depends on the home. Shanag is closest at about 5 km, and the original Farmstead at Badgran is about 14 km south of Mall Road — a quiet, offbeat setting just a minute off the main highway.
Which airport is nearest to Persimmon Farmstead?
Kullu–Manali Airport at Bhuntar is the nearest, roughly 35 km from the Badgran Farmstead and about an hour's drive. Many guests instead fly to Chandigarh and drive up, or take an overnight Volvo from Delhi — our travel desk can arrange the pickup either way.