Sissu
Just beyond the Atal Tunnel — a Lahaul valley village with a waterfall, wide riverbed and reliable winter snow.
3,120 m Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh
A short drive through the Atal Tunnel brings you from Manali to Sissu in Lahaul — a dramatic change of scenery into high-altitude desert mountains. With its namesake waterfall, the Sissu lake and open snowfields in winter, it has quickly become a must-do day trip from Manali.
Best time to visit Sissu
Dec–Mar
Snow-covered valley — a top winter day trip.
May–Sep
Green Lahaul with a rushing Chandra river.
How to reach Sissu
By road
About 40 km from Manali via the Atal Tunnel (1.5 hrs).
By air
Bhuntar (Kullu) airport, ~90 km.
By bus
Best reached by private cab from Manali.
Top things to do
Drive through the 9.02 km Atal Tunnel
Sissu waterfall and lake viewpoint
Snow play in winter
Riverside photo stops in Lahaul
Practical info
Network Very limited — BSNL best
Tip Carry warm layers even in summer; weather turns fast
Sissu in photos
Nearby destinations
Sissu — FAQs
Is the Atal Tunnel to Sissu open in winter?
The Atal Tunnel stays open year-round, so Sissu is usually reachable even in winter — though heavy snow can cause temporary closures. We confirm live road status before every trip.