Manali
Discover Manali
Manali is a city of about 11,000 people (2023) in Central Himachal Pradesh. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and Rohtang Pass, which is the main attraction near Manali. Manali, at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station at a height of 2,050 m (6,398 ft) in the Himalayas, on the Beas River (Vyaas in Hindi) and near its source. It is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter.
What to Experience in Manali
the sun shines brightly on the snowy mountains
3 women lying on snow covered ground during daytime
people on snow covered mountain during daytime
Manali Mountains <3
View from a highway in Manali (2018)
The Mall/Mall Road, Manali, It is a place that serves you India and many continents with its Human Books garnished with the beautiful landscapes, here nature makes you feel, that nature is the essence of beauty, life, survival, serenity, peace, happiness, and joy.
Picture of the Hidimba devi temple during my summer 2022 Himachal trip
a snow covered mountain with a bridge over a river
Hadimba Temple in India
Indra killa, the fort of Lord Indra on earth.
Taste of Manali...
The locals drink two kinds of alcoholic : Lugdi (plains) or Chang (Himalayan), a kind of crude beer made from fermented rice or barley and Sharab (plains) or Arak (Himalayan), an alcoholic drink distilled from Lugdi/chang. Arak can also be made from jaggery or apples or any other fruit. It might be an interesting experience to visit a local home when the ladies make arak (quite regularly). You can sit in the fields where the ladies make it, have hot water from the distilling to wash with and "te
Climate
The climate in Manali is predominantly cold during winters, and moderately cool during summers. The temperatures range from 4 °C (39 °F) to 26 °C (68 °F) over the year. The average temperature during summer is between 4°C (39°F) and 15°C (59°F), and between −15°C (5°F) and 05°C (41°F) in the winter. Monthly precipitation varies between 31 mm (1.2 in) in November and 217 mm (8.5 in) in July. On average, some 45 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation is received during winter and spring months, increasing to some 115 mm (4.5 in) in summer as the monsoon approaches. The average total annual precipitation i
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsManali is about 570 km (350 mi) from Delhi and there are buses connecting the town with Delhi, Shimla, Dharamsala and Leh. For service from Delhi to Manali, tickets and reservations can be made at the Inter State Bus Terminus as well as at the Himachal Tourism office on Safdar Hashmi Marg near Mandi House in New Delhi. Privately owned Volvo buses offer 60% cheaper ticket prices than the government owned Volvo buses. The approximate travel time from Delhi to Manali is 14 hours; from Ambala to Man...
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
There are various ways of getting around in Manali, if you are not already travelling with your own vehicle. Most tourists hire a taxi (various kinds available), which takes you around to all the sightseeing spots in and around Manali (Rohtang, Manikaran, etc.) It costs about ₹1800 per day, or a little over ₹3000 if you book together for 3 days (in the peak season). Dress for Rohtang costs around ₹150 for each set including boots and the ski set will cost you around ₹200. These details are menti
Where to Stay
As of May 2023 it is still definitely possible to get a comfortable room with a great mountain view for around ₹800. Bargaining is a must if you're a foreigner and coming without an online booking, to avoid pushing the prices further up. Manali is a safe city but during seasonal time a surge of visitors keep visiting this beautiful place and some transients exploit this opportunity for their own benefits. Best be exercise caution if in a crowd. If you get lost and don't have enough directions ge
Money & Budget
Keychains, name plates, etc. which are customized to ones own message are worth buying as mementos. Also you can get your name carved on a single grain of rice. One can also visit Manali Market to buy woolen stuff like sweaters, pull overs, shawls, and blankets. Hippie clothes and jewellery can be found in Old Manali. Do not buy saffron (kesar), musk (kasturi), or shilajit from street vendors; mos
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Manali is a safe city but during seasonal time a surge of visitors keep visiting this beautiful place and some transients exploit this opportunity for their own benefits. Best be exercise caution if in a crowd. If you get lost and don't have enough directions get around the city then just ask for Mall Road (Manali town centre). From there you can easily head to any destination of your choice. Don't exchange currency in illegal market. Always ask for receipt after doing currency trade with exchange dealer. There is a Western Union office on the Mall Road. A word of caution about paragliding in
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Glimpses of Manali
the sun shines brightly on the snowy mountains
3 women lying on snow covered ground during daytime
people on snow covered mountain during daytime
Manali Mountains <3
View from a highway in Manali (2018)
The Mall/Mall Road, Manali, It is a place that serves you India and many continents with its Human Books garnished with the beautiful landscapes, here nature makes you feel, that nature is the essence of beauty, life, survival, serenity, peace, happiness, and joy.
Picture of the Hidimba devi temple during my summer 2022 Himachal trip
a snow covered mountain with a bridge over a river
Hadimba Temple in India
Indra killa, the fort of Lord Indra on earth.
the sun shines brightly on the snowy mountains
3 women lying on snow covered ground during daytime
people on snow covered mountain during daytime