Johnson Lodge & Spa

Nestled in nature's bounty surrounded by a garden full of magnolia flowers and a thick forest of pine and deodar surrounding it, overlooking dense forests and snow capped peaks, Johnson Lodge is just 2 minute walk away from the mall road, Manali and close to all the local sightseeing spots.

Sit back at 'Johnsons Bar & Restaurant' and enjoy a quite drink or a range of cocktails and mocktails prepared by their expert bartenders.

Accommodation

• 14 Luxurious Deluxe Rooms
• 2 & 3 Bedroom Cottages

Dining - Johnson's Bar & Restaurant
The Multi Cusine Restaurant caters to the the tastes of each of its individual guests. Enjoy traditional Kullu Cuisine, Fresh trout fried to perfection, Italian, Indian, South-East Asian & Mexican Cuisine prepared by their professional chefs.

Other facilities

• 24 Hrs. Running hot & cold water
• Intercom
• Room service
• Car Parking
• Doctor on call
• Cable Television
• Laundry service
• Travel Desk

   
Outdoor acitivities organized by Johnson travel desk on request

• Snow Skiing
• Paragliding
• Snow Boarding
• Trekking
• Heli Skiing
• Rock climbing
• River Rafting
• Kayaking
• Jeep Safari
• Camping

Manu Temple
To get a more authentic flavor of the area, take a 20 min walk from the Mall across the Manalsu nala to reach the village of old Manali. According to popular belief it is here that Manu, the lawmaker lived around the 2nd century BC. His treatise, the 'Manusmriti ' is the foundations of Hindu law and of the rigid caste system based on varna or profession.

Hadimba Temple
It is at Dunghri village, 10 min walk from Johnson Lodge in Manali, is the famous Hadimba Devi Temple. Inside the shrine is the brass icon of the goddess, surprisingly tiny compared to the huge temple structure and the legendary prowess associated with her. The shrine is within a natural cave formation dominated by huge rock.

Tibetan Monastery
Manali has the largest Tibetan settlement in the valley, standing out by their colorful new gomphas, many prayer wheels and prayer flags fluttering over the houses. The Gadhan Thekchokling Gompa, built in 1969 has a prominent yellow coloured pagoda roof and bright frescoes on the walls. Inside the brightly painted prayer hall is a statue of Shakyamuni.

Vashisht
3 kms from Johnson lodge is village of Vashisht, famed for its hot sulphur springs. The village can be approached on foot or by road and offers a panoramic view of the valley. Traditional village houses sitting on the hillside combine with modern brick and concrete structures in this popular retreat.

Solang Valley
14-km northwest of Manali in the Solang Valley, this place offers Himachal Pradesh's best ski slopes. A beautiful picnic spot. Nice meadows surrounded by Silver Oaks and spurs, offers views of Glaciers and snow capped mountains. It is International Skiing slope with a small ropeway. You can also enjoy Paragliding and Horse riding.

Rohtang Pass
A beautiful spring at the Nehru Kund (6 kms), a quiet picnic spot in Kothi (12 kms) and the Rahalla Falls (16 kms) at 2,500 meters are the other places worth visiting are on the way to Rohtang Pass, 51 kms from Manali at 3,980 meters is the gateway to the desert lands of Lahaul-Spiti. The Pass remains open to traffic between June and November.