Temples & Sacred SitesHadimba Devi Temple
A four-tiered wooden pagoda temple built in 1553, set in a hushed forest of cedar trees.
Manali
Snow-capped peaks, apple orchards and adventure — the Himalayan favourite.
Overview
A perennial mountain favourite, Manali offers the snow point of Solang Valley, the high Rohtang Pass, riverside cafés along the Beas, and the old-world charm of Manu Temple and the Vashisht hot springs. Around 540 km from Delhi, it is an ideal 4 to 5 day Himalayan escape.
Getting there: overnight buses and road trips from Delhi take about 12 to 14 hours. Bhuntar airport near Kullu is about 50 km away.
Don't miss
- Solang Valley
- Rohtang Pass
- Old Manali cafés
- Hadimba Temple
Places to visit in Manali
The sights worth planning your days around.
Temples & Sacred Sites
Hidden GemsOld Manali
A village of stone-and-timber houses, apple orchards and cafés, home to the Manu Temple.
Temples & Sacred SitesVashisht
A hillside village with hot sulphur springs and the ancient temple of sage Vashisht.
Nature & ViewpointsSolang Valley
A meadow ringed by glaciers and snow peaks, and the base for paragliding and winter snow sports.
Nature & ViewpointsAtal Tunnel and Sissu
The 9 km highway tunnel under the Rohtang range opens onto Lahaul, where Sissu has a waterfall and wide valley views.
Nature & ViewpointsRohtang Pass
A high pass at about 3,980 m with snow well into summer. Vehicles need a permit, and the pass is closed on Tuesdays and through the snow months.
Things to do in Manali
Sunrise spots, walks, food, shopping, festivals and more.
Adventure
Paragliding at Solang
Tandem flights over the valley with licensed operators, weather permitting.
Walks & Treks
Hike to Jogini Falls
An easy walk from Vashisht village through orchards and forest to a tall waterfall.
Spiritual & Wellness
Soak in the Vashisht hot springs
Public bathing tanks fed by natural sulphur springs beside the village temple.
Food & Local Flavours
Café hopping in Old Manali
Riverside cafés serving trout, Himachali siddu and apple pie with mountain views.
Shopping
Shop Mall Road and the Tibetan market
Kullu shawls and caps, woollens, and Tibetan handicrafts.
Adventure
Rafting on the Beas
Rafting runs on the Beas near Kullu, outside the monsoon months.
Adventure
Snow sports in winter
Skiing, snow scooters and tubing at Solang, roughly December to February.
Events & Festivals
Manali Winter Carnival
A January festival of folk dance, music and parades on Mall Road.
Events & Festivals
Kullu Dussehra
A week-long festival in Kullu where hundreds of village deities gather, starting on Vijayadashami.
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