There is a point on a Manali trip when you start wanting a little less of the usual sightseeing. The cafés are nice, the popular places are worth visiting, and there is always another viewpoint to add to the list. But after a while, you may simply want to sit somewhere quiet, look at the mountains and enjoy being away from the noise of everyday life. That is where Hamta feels different. Located in the mountains above Manali, the Hamta area is surrounded by pine forests, open