One of the most popular hill stations in Himachal, Manali offers the most magnificent views of the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges covered with snow for most parts of the year.
Manali has many trekking options around it, making it a great base for exploring this side of Himalayas. River Beas provides great rafting options in the nearby town of Kullu. Adjoining Parvati river, lies the Parvati Valley with Kasol, Manikaran, Tosh and small villages attracting travellers for longer stays. Atal Tunnel now allows travellers to reach Sissu within a few hours making Spiti way more accessible.
Tourists flock to Rohtang Pass , Solang valley, Atal tunnel, Dhundhi for various adventure activities including skiing, paragliding, horse-riding & zorbing. Rohtang Pass is almost always covered with snow and can often get overcrowded and see traffic jams.
Other places to visit – Naggar Castle, Hadimba Temple, Vashisht temple, Dashal Gauri Shankar temple, Bijli Mahadev
Best time
October to June is the best time to visit Manali. With bright, colourful flowers in full bloom and a pleasant climate with temperatures ranging between 10 degree Celsius and 25 degree Celsius. December to February is the best time to experience snowfall in Manali. With temperatures that hover around subzero,
Manali becomes a paradise on earth with its snow-clad surroundings While tourists visit Manali throughout the year, monsoon season (July to August) is a bit low, due to landslides and land-blockages.
You can reach Manali by air through the nearest airport located at Bhuntar, which is a well-connected to major cities such as Chandigarh and Delhi. Check out the Cheap flight tickets from Chandigarh and Delhi wherever is cheapest from your location and book your flight tickets.
You can even reach Manali by through AC & Non AC HRTC Buses or Private Bus Operators from many places such as New Delhi, Dharamshala, Kullu, Leh & Shimla. You can book the Manali holiday packages in which the transport is also included or you can book Volvo buses that are good at riding in the mountainous regions. You can even book private cabs to Manali.
