Snow point Rohtang Pass at Manali

Manali is the gateway to Rohtang pass beyond which lie the twin valley of Lahaul and Spiti. In winter the mountain slopes are snow clad and they turn into perfect skiing slopes. This point is one of the main attraction for tourists coming to Manali. The Rohtang pass is 51 KM north of Manali and it is located on Manali Keylong Highway at an altitude of 4111 meters ( 13,400 ft ). This pass opens for tourist from April end to October end of the year. The permission to travel on this highway is given by Indian army after they clear the snow and inspect the road for it's fitness and safety for movement of person and the vehicles. The same road connects to Leh Ladakh ( State of Jammu & Kashmir ) from Manali ( state of Himachal Pradesh). Sonepani Glacier and a small lake (Dashahr) are located opposite and left to Rohtang respectively.

A full vehicle can be booked for a journey to Rohtang or one can use shared taxi. Only middle row or only front row of a jeep can be booked. There are taxi operators in most parts of the city and some good centers are there around Mall road whom you can contact for all travel requirements. Your hotel boy or manager can easily plan your travel arrangements.

Places of interest

Manali site seeing places
Important places in Naggar
Manikaran Tourist destination

The other hamlets around Manali also have houses embellished with wood carving. The Rohalla falls are on the way to Rohtang pass from Manali and are worth visiting. On the way to Rohtang at Beas Nallah one has to cross the river Beas. This river starts from here ( Beas Kund ) . There are daily bus tours to Rohtang pass.

Rohtang Pass is closed on Tuesday.

On the way to Rohtang pass one can find many food stalls serving variety of foods. You can get a cold drink as shopkeepers keep then in running water to maintain the temperature as there is no need of a refrigerator here. One can relish the food by sitting inside the low running water of the river Beas. There are some more important places to see and are listed below.

Nehru Kund:

Being a favorite place of Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, this place is named as Nehru Kund. One can see pure water rushing out of rocks. As per the local belief, the water has some medicinal effect. This place is just 6-7 Kms from Manali.

Kothi:

This is supposed to be the first village on the banks of Beas river. The area is scenic and many hotels are available to have refreshments and enjoy the nature. Kothi is located at 15Kms from Manali on hill top with curved roads.

Gulaba:

This place is considered as a picnic spot and starting point to Brighu lake trekking. The area is filled with beautiful flowers and very calm and pleasant. Gulaba is 20Kms from Manali.

Rahla Fall:

This water fall is from one of the branches of River Beas. The height of the water fall is nearly 50Mts. This fall is 27Kms from Manali.

Marhi:

This place is as famous as Rohtang pass. Fully covered with snow, all kind of water sports are available. Whenever Rohtang pass is closed due to bad weather conditions, people will be allowed to visit upto this place. The place is surrounded by lush green meadows. All kind of restaurants (both indoor and outdoor) are available for people. Marhi is 35Kms from Manali

Rani Nala:

This is the glacier where snow is available for the entire year. Rani Nala is 40Kms from Manali.

Image Gallery

Rohtang on the way
Marhi before Rohtang pass

The main attraction for tourist at Rohtang pass is snow and the scenic beauty of the area. The road is very narrow near the Rohtang pass and the parking of vehicles is very difficult and one has to be very alert while parking the vehicles because slight distraction may be hazardous. Hence it is advisable to come here very early in the morning and stay upto afternoon and starts returning once the traffic gets clear. But if you start late to visit here then you may have to walk a bit or take help of horse to reach the peak point. Walking here is not a big problem but not advisable for elderly persons or small kids. It can be a 15 to 30 minutes walk depending on the traffic to reach the snow point from the parking area. The safest and the easiest way to reach the snow point is by horse ride but it is a bit costly ride, but elderly and the small children can comfortably use this service. The horse man charges around Indian Rupees 400 per trip ( both ways ) per horse. Tourists plan their trip in early hours to reach Rohtang very early to avoid traffic and reach at the snow point, at the same time it is equally difficult to return as all vehicles way down as to be clear the road. So going early mean returning late from there. Some time this may not be a good options for families with kids to stay long time in cold conditions. So other option is to start late and take the help of horses ( or walk ) to reach the top.

All types of food stuff, coffee and drinks are available at Rohtang pass and these are sold by local people. The weather here is highly unpredictable and it does not take much time for the bright sun shine to change over to moderate to heavy snow fall. The shop owners have provided some temporary sheds for the benefit of tourists/visitors to take shelter in case of sudden change of weather.

K G RAVEENDRAN	03-08-2008
we made a trip to kullu - manali - rohtang pass in 2004. we still remember those days with extreme happiness and excitement.it was our first experience with snow. we have decided to go there once in every four years, if possible. NEVER MISS IT...
gouri	27-09-2008
we visited rohtang pass in 2007.really we were enchanted by the valleys the majestic himalayas.once we entered the rohtang, we could not suppress the sceneic beauty of snow
Sankar Deka	15-12-2008
I went to Manali in 2003 with my friends and I still remember each and every moment of that trip.Whenever i think of that trip it seems that as if i went to that place a couple of days back.I am planning to go to that once again in those years
sunny	20-01-2009
We visited kullu and manali in jan 2009 as industrial tour package... It was awesome place for potos
manali.boy(F.R.I)	23-04-2009
I am from Manali and I wish to God whenever I born I be there only I and also I owe my life for the conservation of scenic beauty of Manali. so most welcome
xyzyzyz	09-05-2009
it is very good
dencan	11-05-2009
hi people,we made the trip to manali in 1973 and we walked up the pass,it took 2 days.we stayed 1 night with a mongolian? family we think they were working on the road,very kind hospitable people it only cost us a couple rupees for bed and evening meal.what a fabulous experience we will never forget it.stunning scenery and wonderful people.we reccomend it to all.it will cost a bit more now and there is more people but hey thats progress.
priya	21-05-2009
We visited manali in april 2009 as honeymoon. It was very nice place for snow.I still remember each and every moment of that trip.Whenever i think of that trip it seems that as if i went to that place a couple of days back.I am planning to go to that once again in this years
sushma	28-05-2009
hi friends I had gone to manali in 2009, i can't forget the dayz. I stayed in manali for 3 dayz and it waz so osam for me. every where there is snow and rain. it iz just like dream, and my dream iz truth. i wanna go back again to manali. bye and take care frndz. i think u should will be there.
praveen	01-06-2009
It is a fantastic experience. We visited in December 2001. Complete snow in solang valley.
anchel	05-06-2009
i m 15 year old anchal.we had gone to kullu manali through school for a week when we were in 8th standard. this place just looked like heaven for me.people there are very hospitable and hard working.each and every place is very pure ,calm n quiet. we get a calm and peaceful environment here i can\'t express my feelings through words but i felt that i was in the lap of gods and goddesse of heaven. it was such a wonderful experience i suggest u to once in a life time u shud go to this heavenly place
K.Sai Sandeep	09-06-2009
hai i am sandeep 22 years old . I was glad say that the journey towards manli to routangpass is very exictment and adventures. People of manlli are acept their guest with hospalitality
Kejal	12-06-2009
I went to Manali last year for camping... it was the most beautiful time of my life... again this year in May last week I went to Manali to relive that experience... We have started organising adventure camps cum sight seeing trips to Kullu Manali.
jyotsna	16-06-2009
Will there be snow (not necessarily snow fall) in Manali and Rohtang pass during September 3rd week. We plan to be there for navratri
H N SINGH	20-06-2009
Visiting Rohtang Pass is a life time achievment.
Mohammad Saleem	28-06-2009
I went to Manali on 22nd June 2009, It is a stunning place, it touches so much to my heart that at the time of departure when last time I saw those mountains my heart filled with sorrow and sadness, I was weeping and I can't forget those zigzag roads to Rohtang, playing with snow, looking at the peaks of mountain, I spent my wonderful 4 days there with my wife and now I am again going there in full snow in next December.
Amit	30-06-2009
Sir....(Mohammad Saleem) Hope you had a great trip...My freinds and I are planning to go on 2nd of July...How is the weather there...and is there any snow???
RuGo	13-07-2009
Hi,please tell me, will I get snow at Rohtang Pass or Marhi if I visit during 2nd week of September\'09?
Arjun Puri	13-07-2009
I visited Manali from 10th june to 14th june 2009 really manali is wonderful place to visit, great crowd, good people, good quality hotels and we didn't face any problem of foods as there are many punjabi hotels. all of the above Rohtang pass was great that huge mountains covered with snow great site really it is like heaven. Best time to go to Rohtang from Manali in peak season is in the morning because later in the day heavy traffic jams can cost you 3-4 hours so, go and enjoy
manoj	27-07-2009
we are planning to visit manali in second week of aug.will snow be available there
nisha	30-07-2009
i visited manali from 18 feb 2008 really manali is vry nice place $ snow point is also vry gud .
MANISH	01-08-2009
MANALI IZ REALLY A GOD GIFT 2 HP I M DYING 2 GO 1MORE TIME.
sumit	10-08-2009
we are going to Rohtang psss in second week of Aug. will snow be available there ?
AMIT GUPTA	16-08-2009
Hi , I am Amit, having plans to go to Manali, Rohtand in third week of SEPT.09 , is it possible to any encounter with snowfall,and possible skeeing, shall we have woollen clothes there. please guide me.
harry	16-08-2009
I went to Rohtang pass in 2009 in the month of August with my parents. It was the best site I had ever seen before. The sceneries were very beautiful. There were clouds rolling around us. If you ever get a chance to go to Rohtang, don't miss it.
P.S.Ghosh	19-08-2009
Hi , I am Partha, plnning to go to Manali, Rohtang in third week of SEPT.09 , How 'll be the weather & crowed then. Any possiblities of heavy monsoon?? is it possible to any encounter with snowfall,and possible skeeing, shall we have woollen clothes there. please guide me.
Sam	24-08-2009
Hi, Im planning to go to Manali and Rotang Pass in Jan but some one told me that the roads get blocked that time and we can't got to Rohtang Pass that time... Plzz tel me..
prem prakash	30-08-2009
Hi,please tell me, will I get snow at Rohtang Pass or Marhi if I visit during 2nd week of September 2009?
smile	05-09-2009
Hi , I am from Jalandhar, planning to go to Manali, Rohtang in secend week of SEPT.09 , How will be the weather & crowd? Rohtang will be opened or closed?
Jahir al Mamun Khan	06-09-2009
Can I find snow at rothang pass on 24th September 2009. If Not where i can find snow near manali on same date.
sujoy	07-09-2009
The chance of getting snow in second week of SEP is bit less. But you never know, the weather is very unpredictable and you may get the first snowfall :-). I went to Rohtang second week and October last year and it was completely snow covered that time.
SIVA	11-09-2009
Hi , I am Partha, plnning to go to Manali, Rohtang in third week of SEPT.09 , How 'll be the weather & crowed then. Any possiblities of heavy monsoon?? is it possible to any encounter with snowfall,and possible skeeing, shall we have woollen clothes there. please guide me.
enjoy	24-09-2009
I am planning to visit Manali in the third last week of october with the family.My daughter is 5 years Please help me to know what precautions should be taken and what are the most important places to see at Manali. I have 2 days at Manali to see the places
gaurav chate	24-09-2009
i went to manali and shimla in may with my parents and sister.it want to make house in manali and shift there .
REJO ABRAHAM	25-09-2009
Hai, Iam Rejo, Planning to visit Manali & Rathang pass with my friends on 2nd Oct.09 for 3days.How will be the weather & crowd? Rohtang will be opened or closed?Is it possible to any encounter with snowfall?pls tell me.....
S R E E J I T H	29-09-2009
I was in Shimla, Kullu, Manali for 15 days alone. I went for fresh air and new life. I am extremely to have achieved both. You name it... you will get it all... thanks to the \"WEB(Internet)\"..
RAKESH,HYDERABAD	01-10-2009
HI! FRIENDS, I M PLANNING TO VISIT MANALI,IN THER LAST WEEK OF DECEMBER THIS YEAR. WLD IT BE WORTH AT THAT TIME N SIMLA AT THE SAME TIME. PL ADVICE
irfan	12-10-2009
hi this is irfan..im planning to visit manali and rohtang pass on nov 20 o9..hw is the climate there??wil we find snow during this time??
shihab rahman	01-11-2009
i would like to visi rohthang pass, manali on coming december last week! may i visit rohthang pass? is there any road block. etc? pls advice me!please give me tourist attractions in manali!
rusu	10-11-2009
hi there am plannin to visit manali somewhere in late jan or early feb ...........I want to know if i would be able to witness a snowfall or will there be snow capped mountain for some skiing activity......plz reply
dev thakur	13-11-2009
hi. Rohtang is a very beautiful place for summer vacation.U can take feeling like heven on this place.u can also make tour across Rohtang for Kaja & Udaypur but in summer. in winter u can enjoy snowevents in Manali.have good & safe & enjoyful trip.
srinivas (chitti)	28-11-2009
Hi, this is Srinu I went to Manali in 2002 Dec 13 with my friends I enjoyed a lot those days and unforgettable. Next year i.e 2010 again I am going to see Rohtang pass with my family
Ashwini	30-11-2009
Hi everyone.. Will there be snowfall or snow covered mountaines in April 1st week? We are planning to be there by march end or April 1st week.. i am very exited to see the snow.. :) plzz let me know if u have any idea..
atul jain	09-12-2009
I want to visit Manali or Rohtang pass in last week of December. Is there any place where I will be able to see snow then? My kids are dying to see snow before end of year
Ramesh Byali	15-12-2009
Hi, Me & my friends are visiting Rohtang Pass in last week of December 2009, Can I know whether we can see snowfall and will u let me know the places of interest over there please.
parambir singh	01-01-2010
hi how has been the weather at solang nala and marhi this time of the year is it advisable to travel on3rd jan 2010 to have some snowy fun at manali
veer	01-01-2010
I am planing to visit manali and Rohtang between 15th to 20th Jan 2010. Is it right time to have a fun to see Snow falling and all..
naveen	09-01-2010
its amageing i lve snow fullig mst mja aya h
Amit Sharma	18-01-2010
Corssing over Rohtang pass and visiting the other side is a lifetime experience. Went to Manali > Rohtang > Kaza > Shimla last year... Already planning to go to Leh this year... Ny one wants to join...
ramakrishnan iyer	26-02-2010
Will there be snow in Rohtang pass in the last week of May.
vjprak	10-03-2010
Hi, We are planning to visit manali in the 3rd of sept 2010 alongwith our daughter who would be 3 yrs by then. Can somebody please tell me if there would be snow in rohtang pass during that period, our main aim is to see snow.
chintan patel	15-03-2010
i heard that at july time thare is no snow fall in rohtan..is it true?
pradeep	04-04-2010
Hi, We are planning to visit rohtang in the 2nd week of june, will it be snow their?
Yogesh	08-04-2010
i visited manali from may 2006 really manali is vry nice place $ snow point is also vry gud .
paril	10-04-2010
in the month of April after 20th could i found snow fall in manali or rohtang and what is the right time to visit rohtang pass
Inder	10-04-2010
Hi, We are planned to visit manali and Rohtang in the 1st week of may along with our family. Can somebody please tell me if there would be snow inthe rohtsng pass during that period, our main aim is to see snow.
kapil rana	12-04-2010
how it would be to visit in manali in winters. and what would be the average expense of a person.
PANKAJ	14-04-2010
Hi, We are planned to visit shimla,kullu-manali, khajjiar and Rohtang in the 2nd week of may along with my wife for honeymoon. Can somebody please tell me if there would be snow inthe any place of hmachal during that period, our main aim is to see snow.
jayaram	23-04-2010
ofkorse manali(rothang pass) is unique place in india.everyone need to visit who really like adventures , have taste in landscape and snow activities. its thrilling exp for the children .i wish the tourists who go to manali to have pleasnt days in rothang pass
Ajay Anand	16-05-2010
I have been to Shimla and then Manali & Rohtang . What a rocking experience we have had ..still the taste is on our tongue ..........wt a heaven on earth........wt a bullshit our lives in cities ??? leave that kinda life and squeeze some time for the Manali & Rohtang.........live is like living dreams ........its a thrilling experience .......go go go Manali go......
Deepak Negi	20-05-2010
i have been to Manali and Rohtang Pass in Dec 2009.Amazing place the memories of that place will be in my mind forever.Anyone who asks me to go to Hill Station I tell him to go to Manali and Definetly to Rohtang Pass
Anuj Kumar / Shiv Arya	25-05-2010
have been to Manali and Rohtang Pass in Dec 2009.Amazing place the memories of that place will be in my mind forever.Anyone who asks me to go to Hill Station I tell him to go to Manali and Definetly to Rohtang Pass
j.p brar	26-05-2010
i have visited rohtang many times .its amazing .its very amazing dear when we have to wear long coats even in the month of june .
meena	28-05-2010
I visited manali 3 times and still i wants to go again and want to see that beautiful snow caped mountains that greenry all around and chilly winds once again,amazing experience i had there all times so pls must visit there
R.K.Gupta	05-06-2010
I am member of YHAI (www.yhaindia.org).we have been invited from our National Office for the expedition of Keep Rohtang Pass Clean\'2010 on 25th of May at Marhi.The program was organised by our national head qtr and himachal govt.On 26th We reached at Marhi which is just 16 k.m. before from Rohtang Pass. It was our base camp.The shivering wind was blowing there.Next day there was heavy snowfall.The road towards Rohtang was blocked.So tourists enjoyed at Marhi a lot in snowfall.temp of marhi was below 5.We visited to tourists and explained them not to make dirty our beautiful tourism places.we 17 participants had been there till 31st of may.This was very unique experience for us.Name of our group was RP17 2010
VISHAL PALIWAL	06-06-2010
hey everyone..i have answers of all ur questions.. manali is must go place for everyone... manali is beter than shimla its most important place to visit is rohtang pass... right time to visit it is april to october becz it closed during winter.. at rohtang u can find snow for entire year.and i found snofall in month of june on 1&3 june 2010 so never bothered about snowfall u can find it any time but in mnali u could found snowfall in dec,jan,feb.E expenses are moderate..1500Rs per day tourist taxi room stars from 800 to 5000 per day.. for adventurous parsons...rafting 4 people-Rs1200.;paragliding-Rs 450 to 2200 per person.;hot air ballon 600 per person.;river crosing 100 per person.;zorbing-300 per person
sangeeta	07-06-2010
We are planning to go Manali and Rohtang Pass during the last week of June. Please tell us where to stay at a reasonable price.
Uthra	07-06-2010
I visited Manali in the last week of May\'10, it was such an amazing experience to stay at this place,snow point is heaven! Skiing experience here was really adventurous, River Rafting at Kullu is yet another adventure sport which one should not miss.I would just love to visit Rohtang pass again and everyone should visit. Proud Indian!!
chitra sanganeria	12-06-2010
manali and rohtang pass was an ultimate experience it was like being in switzerland enjoyed hot air baloonig too it was really very cool.
Baptu (dwarka)	16-06-2010
We went to Rotang Pass on 2009.it is Amazingin chill wind in the ice heap of Rotang.Its a feeling i cant explain.
vishal	16-06-2010
have visited rohtang many times .its amazing .its very amazing dear when we have to wear long coats even in the month of june .
sneha	21-06-2010
Hello im planning to go manali in oktomber or november with my parents.i wants to know is there slowfall will be there? how will be weather?is it right time? whi airport is there near manali.or whi train is coming 4m gujarat baroda to manali ? i m planning for 4days.
JAUHRY OM	23-06-2010
During my excursion trip to Manali with wife and other family friends from 11th June 2010 onwards I visited rohtang pass but due to some glacier the road leading to rohtang was closed and therefore we enjoyed our return journey near a beautiful fall and snow clad mountains of rohtang pass. It was all amazing and mind blowing environment. The weather was cold unlike Delhi where hot summers spell is still continuing.We enjoyed the journey to our heart and soul. Thanks to nature.
Vikram Singh Rao	23-06-2010
I was at Rohtang Pass on June17,2010.There is snow and beautifull,majestic snow capped mountains all around.Don\'t miss going to \"Zero Point\" behind Beas Temple along the Leh Road.It\'s heaven !
Teju	23-06-2010
We went to Manali in the month of April 2010.Actually when we visited Manali,the Rohtang Pass road was closed .So,we went to the other snow-point.It was woderful to see the snow & the snowfall for the first time.There is no such word to say that it was really osum.I just enjoyed that wonderful moment.
jacob	24-06-2010
we are visited at rohtang it is very nice place
piyu	28-06-2010
we want to go Rohtang Pass in 2nd week of Oct\'10. Can we see snow?
tanu	02-07-2010
Hi friends!! had gone to manali with family..it was quiet a good refreshment after exams.Visited rohtang pass on 14th June.It was a experience that cannot be explained in words.we had to walk a long distance coz there was a lot of traffic jam that day as rohtang pass was closed for 3 days before that.But after reaching up there it was beautiful.Our efforts were worth..we also had maggi up there.all should it atleast once in life..really
sssss	05-07-2010
hi i am going to manali in august 1st week is snow will be there in rohtng pass
vikas singla	07-07-2010
we went to manali last month june2010. and it was totally nice experence for me and rohtang paas and hidimba mandir i liked very much...
sudhir mandavgane	09-07-2010
we had visited at Rohtang Pass in third week of May 2010 & it was realy thrilling experience... there was very havey snow fall on the site.. amzaing weather all around... realy realy very very joyfull experience was that..
Veena Jauhry	12-07-2010
June, 2010 : Our Journey to Manali and Rohtang Pass was memorable and no one can emagine the joy and satisfaction of mind one got after visiting Rahatang pass. As a matter fact, it is my wish that, the journey of life should start at the snow clad mountains of rohtang pass and end there in a way the God proposes. It is so enjoying and full of warmth experience there that it is impossible to explain the same in words. Every one, should at least once visit Manali and Rohtang pass. Have a happy journey to Rohtang Pass and of course Manali too.See u there. Bye.
giri	13-07-2010
Planning to visit Manali in first week of October. Will there be any snow in/ around Manali?
Ashima Jauhy	13-07-2010
I visited Manali and Rohtang Pass with my parents in June, 10. Its amazing. One cannot forget the snow clad mountains and milky water falls on way to Rohtangpass. Enjoyed road side foods, expecially the baked Challi ( the Corn, hot and crispy).
mahesh	18-07-2010
me n my wife went to manali for our honeymoon. it is so romantic and pure place.i cant expland more about it but i want to say to all couples that please go to manali and rohtang in there life once time. when u go once time u cant forget it in life time. all the best

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