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The Duffdun House
Heritage Boutique Hotel in Manali

Located on the historic Duff Dunbar Estate in the Deodar forests

The Duffdun House is a heritage boutique hotel in Manali designed for slow travel and peaceful mountain living. A private seven-room residence surrounded by forest, yet walking distance from Old Manali cafés and the Hadimba Temple.

A Quiet Forest Stay

walking distance from Old Manali

Most Manali stays sit on busy roads or in crowded resorts. The Duffdun House sits inside the cedar forest on the historic Duffdun Estate, offering rare silence while remaining a short walk from Old Manali cafés, shops and trails. Guests experience Manali without traffic, noise or resort crowds.

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Stay In The Best Part Of Manali

Located near the Hadimba Temple, The Duffdun House offers walking access to Old Manali’s cafés and forest trails while remaining quietly tucked away from traffic and crowds. Built with locally sourced stone and solid timber, the house reflects traditional mountain craftsmanship, with warm wood interiors and hand-finished details that create a timeless alpine character. The estate includes two landscaped gardens at the front, an orchard behind the house, and a sprawling deodar forest that extends further into the mountains.

We're Proud To Be Rated

Tripadvisor Traveler's choice award winner 2022, 2023

Hosting on Airbnb since 2016 with a 4.9/5 rating

Featured on Condé Nast Traveler, Holidify, India Times, and many more

A Boutique Hotel

not a resort

  • Seven individually designed rooms

  • Home-style dining for resident guests

  • Peaceful Deodar forest setting

  • Warm, host-led experience

The experience focuses on comfort, privacy and atmosphere rather than large hotel facilities.

Ideal for

Special trips| Long stays| Remote work 

Romantic getaways| Slow travel| Creative retreats

Anniversaries & celebrations| Full property buyouts

"Staying at Duffdun House was among the best experience we had while in Manali.
The entire staff was very courteous and accomodating and made sure that our time here was hassle free."

R. Dubey

-Google reviews

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