Manali
The heart of Himachal — snow peaks, the Beas river, buzzing Mall Road and a gateway to Solang, Rohtang and the Atal Tunnel.
Manali is Himachal's most-loved hill station, sitting at 2,050m in the Kullu Valley beside the Beas river. It's a two-in-one destination: a lush green escape of pine forests and apple orchards from March to June, and a snow-draped wonderland from December to February. From here you're minutes from Solang Valley's adventure slopes and a short drive from the Atal Tunnel to Lahaul's high desert.
Best time to visit Manali
Mar–Jun
Pleasant weather, green valleys — ideal for families & honeymooners.
Dec–Feb
Snowfall season — best for snow lovers and skiing at Solang.
Jul–Sep
Monsoon — fewer crowds, but watch for landslides on ghat roads.
How to reach Manali
By road
About 530 km from Delhi (12–14 hrs) and 310 km from Chandigarh (8–9 hrs) via NH-3.
By air
Nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu), ~50 km away; larger options are Chandigarh & Delhi.
By bus
Overnight Volvo buses run daily from Delhi (ISBT Kashmere Gate) and Chandigarh.
Top things to do
Stroll the Mall Road and Old Manali cafés
Visit Hadimba Temple and Manu Temple
Day trip to Solang Valley for adventure sports
Drive through the Atal Tunnel to Sissu
Ride to Rohtang Pass in season (permit required)
Where to stay in Manali
premium Log Huts Area, Manali
Himalayan Riverside Resort
Premium riverside rooms with balcony views of the Beas, a short drive from Mall Road.
Rooms from
₹4,500 / night
luxury Palchan, towards Solang
Snow Peak Retreat
Luxury mountain-view suites near Solang, with a spa, glass-front lounge and gourmet dining.
Rooms from
₹8,900 / night
standard Old Manali
Pine View Cottage
Cosy wood-finish rooms in Old Manali, steps from the famous cafés and the Manu Temple.
Rooms from
₹2,400 / night
budget Mall Road, Manali
Mall Road Comfort Inn
Budget-friendly rooms right on Mall Road — walk to the market, food and taxi stand.
Rooms from
₹1,800 / night
standard Naggar Road, Manali outskirts
Apple Orchard Homestay
A warm family homestay set in an apple orchard on Manali's quiet outskirts — home-cooked Himachali meals.
Rooms from
₹2,600 / night
Packages covering Manali
Kullu Manali Honeymoon Tour
A romantic 3N/4D Manali honeymoon with candlelight dinner, Solang Valley and a snow-point drive.
Starting from
₹18,999 / couple
Manali Family Delight
An easy-paced 4N/5D family holiday covering Manali, Solang, Kullu rafting and Naggar.
Starting from
₹11,999 / person
Manali Group Budget Tour (Volvo)
A wallet-friendly 3N/4D Manali trip from Delhi by Volvo — perfect for friends and college groups.
Starting from
₹6,499 / person
Solang Adventure Escape
A 2N/3D adrenaline trip — paragliding, skiing or zip-lining based in Manali & Solang.
Starting from
₹8,999 / person
Shimla Manali Combo Tour
The classic 5N/6D Himachal circuit covering Shimla, Kufri, Manali and Solang.
Starting from
₹16,999 / person