City Heart Hotel

We've been here in Village Khalehi for quite some time now. Running City Heart Hotel isn't always easy because the roads up here in Mandi can be a bit tricky when it rains. Most days, I am just making sure the rooms are tidy and the water is running right. My cousin helps me out with the bookings, though he spends more time on his phone than actually talking to people who walk in. We are right near the Post Office in Chauntra, so everyone knows where to find us. Joginder Nagar is the nearest big place, and I have to go there often to get supplies that aren't available in the local market. It gets very quiet here at night. Sometimes the monkeys cause a bit of trouble on the roof, but that is just part of living in Himachal. I like sitting outside when the sun starts to set over the hills. There is always some small repair to do, like a leaky tap or a door that won't shut properly. We don't have a big team or anything, just a few of us making sure things work. Most travelers who stop by are looking for a simple place to rest their heads while they are passing through the district. It’s just how we live and work here every day. It is a quiet life. The winters are cold, so we spend a lot on heating. Every year we say we will paint the gate, but we haven't done it yet.