A little mountain time
The Slow
Journal.
Stories from the orchard. Paths worth following. And a few good reasons to stay a little longer.
Begin in the village
Jana Village: Beyond the Waterfall

Spend a little time here
Notes from the mountains.
Good days rarely need
a full itinerary.

Naggar, Manali or Jana: Where Would You Like to Wake Up?
Before choosing where to stay in the Kullu Valley, imagine the first morning. Would you like to step out and find breakfast in town? Visit a castle and an artist’s home? Or have no reason to leave the orchard until you feel like walking?
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Finding a Quiet Stay Near Naggar
A photograph can show you a room facing the mountains. It cannot tell you how the rest of the day will feel.
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Three Slow Days Around Naggar and Jana
Leave some space in the plan. You may find a place you want to stay longer, a record you want to hear again, or a morning when the best thing to do is wait for the sun.
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How to Reach Jana and The Lazy and Slow
The last part of the journey is a walk. Leave the car at our designated meeting point in Jana; we will meet you there, carry the bags and walk up with you.
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When to Visit Naggar and Jana: A Year in the Orchard
In March, the apple trees blossom. By September, it is time for the harvest. Those are two good reasons to come to Jana. There are ten other months in which to find your own.
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