"I know a little cottage where everything is just right..
The windows bloom of tulip - at dusk there is candle light..
The knotted oak beside it is webbed with ivy leaves..
And honey suckle tangles in clusters around the eaves..
The friendly gate swings open against the low stone wall..
Where quaint old fashioned blossoms, design a Paisley shawl..
And up the winding pathway, the stones with moss are grown..
I love this little cottage, because it is my own "
By Virginia Wauchope Bass- The Little Cottage.
Let me introduce you to Tra - A Boutique Stay, my Little Cottage!
Trea, a Swedish word and the actual pronunciation of Tra, translates to a wooded cottage in English. A warm and cozy, home away from home, Tra Boutique Stay, is a premium take on the homestay culture of Manali. Stay with your superhost amidst apple orchards and peace of a small village, in a chalet style 5-room cottage with pine wood interiors and stone architecture, just 20 mins drive from Manali town, on the Naggar Manali road. Its attic dormer windows reach out towards the sky kissing snowcapped Pir Pranjal Range while the balconies loom over the apple orchards, making it a trending Instagram able property. (Also checkout our Instagram page @tra_boutique_stay )
Freshly prepared soulful food farmed from the kitchen garden and hand crafted experiences and activities designed by your host, makes it a one shop stop for anyone, whether you are travelling with family or friends, are a couple or a solo traveler. The property is pet friendly, so your furry friends are most welcome to enjoy the jungle trails, fresh air and some mountain love with you. Myself, Chitta and Gypsy, made Manali our home to create this experiential stay, only for you. I, as seasoned and responsible traveler, have incorporated an eco-friendly and holistic approach, from interiors to management, to host and serve from my travel experiences.
All the spaces, public and private, in the cottage overlook the valley marked by snow capped Himalayas. Sunsets are a climax and sunrises are like a natural clock. All rooms have a private balcony to spill over into nature. The Attic Suites ( 2 nos) are fully wooded with a dormer window providing with a 180* view of the Pir pranjal range right from your bed. The Luxury rooms (3 nos) are semi wooded with the same amenities as the Attic Suites.
Cozy niches and corners invite to stay indoors. The interiors are adorned with subtle colors and ambient lighting, abstract art, plants and books, that cover surfaces and walls, complimenting the wooden finishing. We incorporated many natural elements and fixtures to keep the place light and breathable along with our memoirs and souvenirs from across the globe neatly decorated against the jaw dropping views.
Tra Kitchenette serves a variety, comprising of Indian, Chinese, Italian, Bhutanese and Continental. We grow our basics in the bageecha and source our ingredients locally or from small businesses around. This helped us manage our waste and keep our functioning sustainable. Many dishes in the menu have been derived from experimental cooking which are also our favorites. The Hot chocolate and Nepalese Fried Chicken are to die for!
We created Tra as a representation of ourselves. Learnings and practices from our decade long journey guided us to create hand crafted experiences comprising of many holistic and meditative activities along with much needed adventure and a dive into history. Momo making workshop, interactive sessions on the history of Central Asia, Himachali Dhaam dinner experience, Nature walks to unknown trails, day itineraries to explore Trans Himalayas, history, architecture and culture of Himachal are a few activities that Tra offers to its guests.
Wasn’t I right earlier when I mentioned that Tra is a one shop stop for Manali, only if you are looking for an immersive and enriching experience in the Western Himalayas!
Come stay with us!
To book, clink here or Call / Whatsapp on 8851657804
See you in Manali!
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It's a stunning space - warm interiors and great views. Really looking forward to the apple orchard too! How easy is it to get to Old Manali? We'd love to see it for a day trip during our stay at Tra. Thanks.