If the idea of looking out of hotel window and seeing the meandering Beas river  or snow-capped mountains, or pine forests, or lush green valleys excites you, Iceland Hotel is the ideal address near Manali. Hotel Iceland is located in the picturesque village of Solang at an altitude of 8500 feet. Iceland is just a 13 km uphill drive from Manali..but once you reach there, you are transported into a different world, away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy Manali. Solang is known as the adventure capital of Himachal Pradesh, and with good reason – the Iceland hotel owners, experienced mountaineers themselves, can organise trekking, camping, mountaineering, paragliding, zorbing, rock climbing, rappelling, skiing and a host of other activities. For those who want to curl up with a good book and do some sight-seeing on the side, all the comforts of home are available.

The hotel provides elegant 14 double bed rooms with attached bath. Rooms are equipped with electric heaters during winters. Hotel serves mainly Indian food in a small restaurant. In winters the place is totally covered with snow. Hotel also arranges for pick up and drop to Manali on chargeable basis. The hotel may look like a concrete block from outside but the rooms are tastefully done with wooden furnishings. All rooms are mountain facing. Tip: Request for the room on a higher floor

I recommend Iceland Hotel for people who wish to experience a wide range of adventure activities offered around Solang. The owner Khem Raj Thakur being an experienced Mountaineer and Skier himself can organise a wide range of activities. The place is also ideal for people who wish to enjoy some untouched vistas of Manali and are looking for a quiet holiday with a bountiful of snow capped mountain and valley views.