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Manali

Manali

Himachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh

Manali

Himachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh

AdventureMountainsSnow

Snow peaks, pine valleys and the road to Lahaul

A mountain town at about 2,050 m in the Kullu Valley, and the gateway to Lahaul, Spiti and Ladakh. Manali has pine forests, the river Beas, the old temples and cafés of Old Manali, and snow play at Solang Valley. The Atal Tunnel now links it to Lahaul all year round, weather permitting.

Ideal stay2–3 nightsTwo nights covers Solang Valley and Old Manali. A third lets you add Naggar Castle or a day through the Atal Tunnel.
Nearest airportBhuntar , Kullu (KUU)1 hr 45 min to Manali · Taxi to Manali
Getting thereAbout 1 hr 30 min to 2 hours from Bhuntar Airport, KulluChandigarh is about 8 hours by road, and Delhi about 12 to 14 hours. Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi.
Time zoneGMT+5:30Same time as India

Getting around. The Mall and Old Manali are walkable, and taxis cover the rest. Rohtang Pass needs a permit and is open only in the warmer months. Union taxis run fixed-fare routes to Solang and the tunnel.

Part ofHimachal PradeshManali, Shimla, Dharamshala and Dalhousie

Things to do in Manali

5 experiences from our activity catalogue

Atal TunnelExperienceAtal TunnelA 9.02 km road tunnel under the Pir Panjal range on NH-3, linking Manali with the Lahaul valley and bypassing Rohtang Pass.30 minFreeHadimba Devi TempleTempleHadimba Devi TempleA four-tier pagoda-style wood and stone temple of 1553, built over a cave shrine in the Dhungiri cedar forest above Manali.45 minFreeNaggar CastleCastleNaggar CastleA 15th-century timber-and-stone castle of the Kullu rajas above the Beas, now an HPTDC heritage hotel that day visitors can tour.1 hr₹50 per person (day visitor entry, guide-sourced - confirm at the gate)Old ManaliOld quarterOld ManaliThe original hillside village of Manali, up across the Manalsu stream from the modern town, now lined with guesthouses and cafes.2 hr 30 minFreeSolang ValleyNatureSolang ValleyAn open meadow 13 km from Manali on the Rohtang road, used for paragliding and zorbing in summer and skiing in winter.3 hr

Packages that include Manali

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Manali Escape5 nightsManali EscapeManali · 5N5 Nights | 6 DaysFrom₹36,000 per personView package Shimla & Manali6 nightsShimla & ManaliShimla · 3NManali · 3N6 Nights | 7 DaysFrom₹49,000 per personView package Himachal Highlights7 nightsHimachal HighlightsShimla · 2NManali · 3NDharamshala · 2N7 Nights | 8 DaysFrom₹60,000 per personView package Himachal Explorer9 nightsHimachal ExplorerShimla · 2NManali · 3NDharamshala · 2NDalhousie · 2N9 Nights | 10 DaysFrom₹75,000 per personView package Grand Himachal10 nightsGrand HimachalShimla · 2NManali · 3NDharamshala · 2NDalhousie · 2NAmritsar · 1N10 Nights | 11 DaysFrom₹84,000 per personView package

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Weather and best time to visit

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Best time to visit

March

High / Low13° / 5°CRainfall257 mm
Best timeGoodOff seasonOpen-Meteo historical weather (ERA5), 2015–2024 averages
SummerMarch–JuneBest Time

Best time for most hill stations. Manali and Dharamshala at their finest — warm days, cool nights, no snow on roads.

MonsoonJuly–September

Heavy rains in lower hills. Spiti Valley is rain-shadow and stays accessible. Landslides can close Manali–Leh Highway.

AutumnOctober–November

Clear skies, spectacular views of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges. Apple harvest season. Cooler but comfortable.

WinterDecember–FebruarySnow

Solang Valley and Kufri get snow. Rohtang Pass and Spiti are cut off. Ideal for snowfall seekers in Shimla and Manali.

More cities in Himachal Pradesh

Often paired with Manali on the same trip

All of Himachal Pradesh
ShimlaShimlaThe summer capital of British IndiaDharamshalaDharamshalaThe Dalai Lama’s home, below the Dhauladhar rangeDalhousieDalhousieA quiet colonial hill town, and the meadow of Khajjiar