Himachal Pradesh, India · 6,500 ft

Come to remember
what you've forgotten

Two mountain homes. One philosophy. Where minutes stretch into moments, and moments into memories.

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Our Philosophy

We came here for two days.
We never went back.

The mountains taught us something the city never could — that doing nothing is the most radical thing you can do.

Get in sync with nature's original pace:
lazy and slow.

Which mountain home calls to you?

Wild — secluded mountain retreat in Jana, Himachal Pradesh
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Wild

Jana · 7,200 ft · 15-min hike through forest

Experience-first · All-inclusive

A 5-acre apple orchard at the edge of everything. Sauna. Cold plunge. Silence that heals. This is the Himalayas before everyone found them.

3Private rooms
2Shared dorms
All-inclusiveMeals · Sauna · Safari
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Nest — boutique Kathkuni cottages in Naggar, near Manali
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Nest

Naggar · 6,500 ft · Drive to the door

Three duplex Kathkuni cottages in a private cedar forest. Stone and timber and a forest that holds you close.

Designed by Rahul Bhushan, North · Also known as Jana Trails Chalet

3Duplex cottages
12Guest capacity
FlexibleRoom-only or all-inclusive
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Life at The Lazy and Slow

From the Mountains

Forest life at The Lazy and Slow
Balcony Dreams — The Lazy and Slow
Moonhouse at Wild, Jana
Nest property, Naggar
King Kathkuni room
Sunroom at Wild, Jana
Balcony Dreams view
Twilight Room at Wild
King Kathkuni interior
Milky Way Dorm at Wild
Balcony Dreams morning light
Sunflower Dorm at Wild
King Kathkuni detail
Moonhouse balcony views
Mountain views — The Lazy and Slow
Balcony Dreams at dusk

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What awaits you

Wood-Fired Sauna

Sweat under the stars. Then plunge into mountain-cold water. Repeat until you've forgotten your inbox exists.

Slow-Cooked Meals

Everything from scratch. Local ingredients, open fire, eaten slowly. The food here doesn't compete with the view — it joins it.

Forest & Orchard

Ancient cedars. Apple orchards. Trails that lead to waterfalls or nowhere in particular. Both are fine.

Wildlife Safari

Kais Wildlife Sanctuary. Himalayan birds. The kind of animals you only see when you've stopped rushing.

Stories from the forest

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We had an incredible stay with Ayush for a week. The team were extremely attentive. The food is incredible. Ayush even arranged a birthday party with a campfire and cake.

Ellie — United Kingdom

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I was lazy and slow and it was incredibly important and nourishing. The food is so delicious. The place feels like home and I didn't want to leave at all.

Darya — Kazakhstan

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If I could give one million stars I would. It was hard to leave because it was so beautiful. Ayush is one of those souls you won't forget.

Georgia — United States

Our Story

“I went to Himachal Pradesh for a 2-day holiday during my Masters. I never went back. Seven years later, the mountains are still teaching me what the city never could.”

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Finding your forest

1 hourfrom Kullu Airport
1 hourfrom Manali
5 hoursfrom Chandigarh
∞ awayfrom ordinary