The view is stellar, but the hosts are what makes travelers return to the place. We arrived in Manali at around 5:30am in the morning (please note that this is not acceptable but Rohit was kind enough to let us rest at the restaurant and warm ourselves; we are grateful for the company he gave us) and as the day went on, we not only met the extremely cordial staff but got great recommendations on what places to visit. We spent only one night (which we thoroughly regret) at the property, whose rooms are clean and spacious, we also got the chance to meet the rest of the boarders and the family of the host, who provided us with more information on short hikes and treks one could take in Manali, which of course we've kept in mind for the next trip. The food is delicious and freshly prepared. The head chef is a great guy - do chat with him. In a nutshell, we loved it. We're definitely coming here again and bringing more of friends and spreading the word about The Crazy Indian Pad because apart from being a great property, it's the people who make your stay better. Thank you, Rohit and everyone at TCIP, for making our first Manali visit such a memorable one! We promise to come back.