Do you want to take a break from your daily routine and spend a long weekend in a charming hill station? If your answer to the question is yes, then, Manali can be a good option for you. Manali is located in the hills of Eastern Himachal. Located between snow clad mountains, surrounded by green pristine pine forests and streams dancing through the valleys, Manali and the surrounding places will make sure that you will spend an amazing time relaxing your nerves and enjoy every moment of your holiday. In Manali, you will visit beautiful attractions like Hidimba temple, Solang Valley, Rotang Pass etc.
Couples as well as families can enjoy this tour equally. The settings and surroundings will be perfectly suitable for a memorable vacation for every type of traveller.
Overview
Major Attractions
Visit Rotang Pass for a snowy experience
Paragliding at Solang valley
Offer Puja at Hadimba temple
- Bathing at the Vashist hot spring
Places to Visit
Route Map
Distance Between Places
| From - To | Distance (KM) |
|---|---|
|
Shimla - Manali |
260 |
|
Kulu - Manali |
42 |
|
Chandigarh - Manali |
320 |
|
Delhi - Manali |
570 |
Itinerary
From a short visit to a lengthy leisure one – plan your travel that suits you best. Explore various options provided below to chose the best one for you !
These are some of the most popular itineraries suggested by IndiaTravelPage. Chose our recommended plan to explore, or make your own way with a custom travel plan
Manali
Day 1:
Reach Manali by the evening. Check in to the hotel.
Day 2:
Morning – Excursion to Rohatang Pass and Solang Valley
Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. On the return journey, visit the Vashisht Kund andreach Manali by afternoon.
Evening – Manali Local Sightseeing
Hire a cab for sightseeing of places in and around Manali, like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Van Vihar, Club House and Tibetan Monastry. You can also do some shopping at the local market.
Day 1:
Reach Manali by the evening. Check in to the hotel.
Day 2:
Manali Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar, Club House and evening shopping at the local market.
Day 3:
Excursion to Rohatang Pass and Solang Valley
Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. On the return journey, visit the most beautiful Solang Valley. During winter, many winter sports are arranged here.
Day 1:
Reach Manali by the evening. Check in to the hotel.
Day 2:
Excursion to Rohatang Pass and Solang Valley
Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. On the return journey, visit the most beautiful Solang Valley. During winter, many winter sports are arranged here.
Day 3:
Manali Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar, Club House and evening shopping at the local market.
Day 4:
Naggar and Manikaran
Hire a cab and start early in the morning to naggar (21 km from Manali). Visit Naggar Castle and the Roerich Art Gallery. From naggar proceed to Manikaran (85 kms from Manali). See the Manikaran Gurudwara and hot spring.
Day 1:
Reach Manali by the evening. Check in to the hotel.
Day 2:
Excursion to Rohatang Pass and Solang Valley
Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and 51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass – the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. It affords a wide panoramic view of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. On the return journey, visit the most beautiful Solang Valley. During winter, many winter sports are arranged here.
Day 3:
Manali Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, sightseeing of places in and around Manali, Like Hadimba temple, Manu temple, Vashisht Bath, Van Vihar, Club House and evening shopping at the local market.
Day 4:
Naggar and Manikaran
Hire a cab and start early in the morning to naggar (21 km from Manali). Visit naggar Castle and the Roerich Art Gallery. From naggar proceed to Manikaran (85 kms from Manali). See the Manikaran Gurudwara and hot spring.
Day 5:
Full day leisure at Manali. You can also look for shopping options.
Transportation
There are regular and comfortable AC Volvo bus services between Delhi and Manali run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation and other private travel agents. It takes around 14 Hrs to reach Manali from Delhi. Other option is to reach Chandigarh by train and then take a Bus or Cab to Manali.
For sightseeing in and around Manali, hire a car from the local Taxi Operators Union office located right on the Mall. They normally offers a standard rate.
Manali
i) Him-Aanchal Taxi Operators Union, The Mall, Manali Tel: 01902- 252450, 252120
HP Tourism Bus Booking
Popular Tour Plans - Himachal Pradesh
1-3 Days
1. Shimla (2N/3D)
2. Manali (3N/4D)
4-6 Days
1. Shimla-Kulu-Manali (6N/7D)
7-10 Days
1. Shimla-Kulu-Manali-Dharamsala-Dalhousie (10N/11D)
2. Kinnar (Shimla-Sarahan-Sangla-Chitkul-Kalpa-Shimla) (8N/9D)