The Foghills: Our Heritage & Vision

The Foghills: A Boutique Hotel & Cottages, Manali is the brainchild of seasoned hospitality entrepreneur and mountaineer, Khem Raj Thakur. With over three decades of summits across the Indian Himalayas, Khem Raj founded The Foghills on a core belief: that world-class hospitality should be personal, ethical, and meticulously tailored.
Whether you are looking for a secluded honeymoon cottage with panoramic views or a spacious family cottage designed for shared memories, our mission is to provide an efficient, ethical, and soul-soothing Himalayan retreat.

Architectural Mastery: The Kathkuni Legacy
At The Foghills, we honor the rich timber heritage of Himachal Pradesh. Our property is a masterclass in Kathkuni (or Kathkundi) architecture, a unique regional style that harmonizes with the earth to create a de-risked, high-resolution sanctuary.

• The Finest Deodar: We use premium Deodar wood—celebrated for its 100-year durability—to craft every family cottage and suite, ensuring a stay that is as sturdy as it is beautiful.
• Seismic Resilience: The building features a sophisticated mesh of interlocking horizontal Deodar sleepers. This traditional "vertical-member-free" design provides inherent elasticity, making it the safest choice for a family stay in Manali.
• Artisanal Interiors: Every honeymoon cottage is a curated blend of traditional Manali heritage and modern luxury. From hand-selected carpets to wall paintings that reflect the "Mountain Soul," the interiors are designed to provide an intimate and sophisticated atmosphere.

Prime Location: The Heart of Prini Situated in the historic Prini Village on Hamta Road—just 3km from the main Manali hub—The Foghills offers an exclusive boutique experience near Club Mahindra Snow Peaks. We invite you to explore the Himalayas from the comfort of the best honeymoon and family cottages in Manali, where the surrounding mountains and handcrafted wood make you feel truly at home.