Manali

Manali is located at an altitude of 1829 metres and is one of the most popular hill stations in the Himalayan range of Himachal Pradesh. The town is surrounded by magnificent peaks including Hanuman Tibba, 7 Sister Peak, Friendship Peak, Patalsu Peak, Ladakhi Peak and Manali Peak. Located at the northern end of Kullu valley, Manali sits by the banks of the river Beas which originates here. According to legend, Rishi Ved Vyas wrote the epic Mahabharata at the source of the Beas with the help of Lord Ganesha.

Rohtang Pass

Rohtang pass is the main attraction of Manali, accessible during May - October. Popular for snow and natural beauty.

Rohtang Pass

Hadimba Temple

An ancient temple of goddess Hidimba surrounded by tall pine trees with a track for nature walk.

Hadimba Temple

Solang Valley

Popular for cable car, paragliding, horse riding, trekking and skiing in winter. Located 12 km from Manali.

Solang Valley

Honeymoon Destination 🔝

Manali is one of the best honeymoon destinations in India. Couples can enjoy Manali throughout the year. For those who like to be active and enjoy outdoor sports, the best period is March end to May end. Those who just want to relax and enjoy the scenery can visit during any season provided bus services from Delhi are running.

Best Time to Visit Manali 🔝

Weather in Manali 🔝

How to Reach Manali 🔝

Manali is the gateway to Lahaul Spiti - famous for its high-altitude Himalayan valleys. The town is blessed with rivers, mainly the giant Beas, almost surrounding it from all sides, with snow-covered peaks everywhere. The Pir Panjal range of Himalayan peaks greets every visitor as they arrive in Manali.

Manali Locals 🔝

For local people, the apple harvest season runs from August to September. For the rest of the year - especially April to October - many locals are engaged in the tourist business. Manali attracts visitors of all ages, from young children to senior citizens above 70 years. For meditation, adventure sports like white water rafting, trekking, paragliding, zorbing, skiing and horse riding - Manali has something for everyone.

Trekking at Manali 🔝

Manali opens up many opportunities for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike. Chandratal is one of the most famous trekking destinations in the area. There are countless trekking routes in and around Manali - enquire at local offices for which treks are open and which require government permits. Rohtang Pass itself is a popular trekking destination. The Youth Hostel Association of India organizes several Himalayan trekking programs, family camping and nature study programs near Manali and Kullu.

Trekking near Manali

Where to Stay in Manali 🔝

There are plenty of hotels and resorts at Manali. Plan a minimum of two days to cover all the important places. Ask your travel agent to book a hotel by the side of river Beas for the best experience. Many hotels are available in New Manali area. For those wanting to avoid the busy town, beautiful resorts are available outside the main town by the river. Summer season (April to June) is peak tourist season - book hotels well in advance during this period.

Shopping at The Mall 🔝

The main market place is known as The Mall and is ideal for spending evenings after sightseeing. All types of Indian food are available here. The population of Manali is a mix of Kullus, Ladakhis, Tibetans, Kashmiris and Nepalis so shops on the Mall sell handicrafts from all these communities - mostly woolen items. On the way from Kullu there is a cooperative shop - the Kullu Shawl Factory - selling woolen materials at very attractive prices. Kullu shawls and Kashmiri salwar-kameez fabrics are among the most popular purchases. Shops selling Tibetan antiques are popular among foreign tourists.

Tibetan Monastery 🔝

Very close to Manali Mall, this monastery houses a giant statue of Gautam Buddha. Photography is allowed inside on a nominal charge of Rs. 5. Traditional dresses of Himachal Pradesh for both men and women are available outside the monastery - a popular way to get memorable photographs.

Tourist Activity Rates 🔝

Himachal tourism administration has fixed rental rates for items used at Rohtang and Solang valley:

Rates are approximate - verify current rates at the activity counters.

Taxi rates from Manali to other tourist places in Himachal

Atal Tunnel 🔝

One of the most recent attractions near Manali is the Atal Tunnel located 60 km from Manali - a remarkable engineering achievement connecting Manali to Lahaul Spiti. Read more on cycling to Atal Tunnel from Manali.

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