Himachal’s Sethan village turns snow into homes with magical igloo stays

Igloos, long associated with the Arctic and polar regions, are no longer just a distant visual for Indian travellers. In Himachal Pradesh’s Sethan village near Manali, snow-built igloos have once again come up this winter, offering visitors a rare opportunity to stay inside structures made entirely of snow.

Sethan experiences consistent snowfall for nearly two to three months every year, allowing local residents to construct temporary igloos during a brief seasonal window. The structures are carved from compacted snow and require specific weather conditions, making their construction both time-intensive and weather-dependent.