Sarthak Youth Hostel is located at Khakhnal on Manali-Naggar road at a distance of 8 km from Manali bus stand. The hostel is situated away from the maddening crowd in quiet ambience. It bids a beautiful panorama of the valley. Khakhnal has a very old temple dedicated to Swami Kartikey (son of Lord Shiva), a must see.

HOW TO REACH

Nearest Rail Head
Chandigarh - 315 km
Kalka - 310 km
Ambala - 370 km
Pathankot - 325 km

Nearest Airport
Kullu-Manali Airport, Bhuntar, District Kullu - 50 km from the Hostel

Bus Services
From Delhi (555 km): There is direct bus service from ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminal), Delhi to Manali. Luxury coach services are also available.
From Chandigarh (315 km): Luxury, Semi Deluxe and Ordinary Bus Service is available from Chandigarh to Manali.
From Kullu: A local bus from Kullu via Naggar takes one and a half hour to reach the hostel.
From Patlikuhl: Guests arriving by their own vehicle can take the road to Naggar from Patlikuhl and then proceed towards Manali.
From Manali: A local bus from Manali bus stand takes half an hour to reach Khakhnal. A taxi or an auto-rickshaw may be hired.