Places To Visit In Manali
By Asia Traveller	 Last updated Jul 4, 2020 0
Manali is situated in northern Himachal Pradesh and is a cozy little town known for backpackers and honeymooners. Our latest blog explores places to visit in Manali. There are various things to do here like skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. Adventure lovers also frequent this place for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal Mountains.
This compilation includes some of the beautiful and scenic places that signify peace and romance. Manali is not only an enchanting destination but is an exhilarating place leaving you wanting for more. Let's talk about these places to visit in Manali that makes it a perfect holiday destination.
In this blog, we are going share wholesome information about:
What are the top places to visit in Manali?
What are these places known for?
What is the entry fee for visiting these places?
Things to do here.
Connectivity to reach these destinations.
Solang Valley
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The Solang Valley lies between Solang Village and Beas Kund. It is a popular place among honeymooners as it gives a majestic view of glaciers and snow-capped mountains. The place is famous for adventure activities and scenic views.
Distance from Manali City: 14km.
Timings: December to May
Things to Do: Skiing, parachuting, paragliding, horse riding, zorbing (which happens as soon as the snow melts)
How to Reach There: By road via the Leh-Manali highway on the route that passes through Vashisht.
Suitable For: Adventure seekers and nature lovers
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Next in the list of places to visit in Manali is the Rohtang Pass which attracts people from all over the region to admire beautiful views and fresh snow. This pass is situated between valleys of Kullu and mountains of Lahaul and Spiti giving you a combination of Hindu and Buddhist cultures
Distance from Manali: 51 km.
Things to Do: Skiing, paragliding, snow biking, and ice skating
Timings: June to October; Generally, Rohtang Pass remains closed from November to May and on every Tuesdays.
How to Reach There: Follow the Manali to Keylong highway by bus or car
Suitable For: Adventure seekers and snow lovers
Jogni Waterfalls
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Among the list of places to visit in Manali is the Jogni Waterfalls situated at the remote place. It is also one of the untouched places in Manali. When you stand at the base of the falls, you get to see enchanting natural scenery that encircles the entire falls area.
Distance from Manali: 4.7 km.
Things to Do: Trekking, bird watching, and village sightseeing
Timings: Always open
How to Reach There: Via Leh Manali Highway
Bhrigu Lake
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Bhrigu Lake is also known as the 'Pool of Gods' with its crystal clear blue pools and is one of the best places to visit in Manali.
The lake is situated at a
Things to Do: Trekking and boating
Timings: May to June
How to Reach There: Follow the Kullu-Nagar- Manali Road through the village of Gulaba
Suitable For: Trekkers and spiritual people
Kasol is one of the quietest places to visit in Manali and provides stunning views of the Himalayan peaks. Kasol is situated in the Parvati Valley between Bhuntar and Manikaran hill stations.
Things to Do: Trekking, nature walks, exploring the culture
Timings: October to June
How to Reach There: Easily accessible by road from Manali town
Suitable For: Trekkers and nature lovers
One of the age-old villages, Malana sees a lot of tourists from all over to explore its unique culture and lifestyle. This village has retained its ancient values and has one of the oldest democracies in the world.
Things to Do: Trekking and backpacking
Timings: March to October
How to Reach There: Take the NH 21till Naggar and after that take the Manikaran Road from Bhuntar. There are state transport buses that take this route but you will still have to trek for a couple of hours to reach the Malana village.
Suitable For: Trekking and backpacking
Hadimba Temple
One of the popular places to visit in Manali is the Hadimba Temple which is a unique shrine dedicated to Hadimba Devi, wife of Bhima and mother of Ghatothkach. Since the temple is surrounded by nature, it is often frequented by nature-lovers.
Distance from Manali: 2.7 km. via NH 3 and Hadimba Temple Road
Entry Fee: None
Timings: 8.00 am to 7.00 pm (Throughout the year)
How to Reach There: It is a 20-minute distance on foot from Manali Tourist Office or you can go by bus or taxi.
Suitable For: Spiritual and nature lover
Vashisht Hot Water Springs and Temple
If you wish to feel refreshed and healthy then take a dip in hot water springs and baths. The hot water springs are accompanied by beautiful sandstone temples. There are separate baths for men and women.
Distance from Manali: 6km.
Entry Fee: INR 35 for 30 minutes (private bath)
Things to Do: Take a dip in hot water springs which is said to have medicinal properties. Visit a number of ancient temples in the area as well.
Timings: 7.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 10.00pm
How to Reach There: From Manali bus station to Vashisht Village (distance is 3.5 km.)
Suitable For: Spiritual and healing
The Castle Manali
This beautiful monument constructed of stone and wood is a sight to behold. The place once served as a residence to Raja Sidh Singh Kullu.
Distance from Manali:2 km.
Entry Fee: INR15 per person
Things to Do: Admire the magnificent art of Roerich-the famous Russian painter who came to Manali. You can take home souvenirs such as wall hangings, coasters as well as Roerich paintings.
Timings: 7.00 am to 10.00 pm on all days
How to Reach There: Via NH3 and Kullu-Naggar- Manali Road
Suitable for: History lovers
Van Vihar National Park
Van Vihar National Park is situated on Mall Road in Manali and away from the city hustle-bustle. There are benches in the park which provides relaxation and peacemaking it one of the serene places to visit in Manali.
Distance from Manali: 1 km.
Entry Fee: INR 10 per person
Things to Do: Explore the flora and fauna, enjoy long walks
Timings: 8.00 am to 7.00 pm (summers); 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (winters)
How to Reach There: Via NH21
Suitable For: Picnic spot, nature and wildlife enthusiasts
Rahala Falls
The Rahala Falls are formed from the glaciers which melt on their way towards the mountains. Admire the natural beauty of this place by taking photographs or just relax and enjoy the tranquility. It is definitely one of the serene places to visit in Manali.
Things to Do: Sit and admire the natural beauty, trekking
Timings: March and November
How to Reach There: On the way to the Rohtang Pass via Manali town.
Suitable For: Adventure seekers
Pandoh Dam is built over the Beas River and lies in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. .
Things to Do: Weekend treks, picnic, and a day outing
Timings: 6.00 am to 6.00 pm
How to Reach There: Via NH3 Uba, Himachal Pradesh
Suitable For: Trekkers and picnic lovers
The Great Himalayan National Park
Experience serenity at The Great Himalayan National Park which is home to around 400 species of fauna. The place also offers trekking facilities which must be done with prior permission from the concerned authorities.
Distance from Manali: 69.4 km.
Things to Do: Trekking, rappelling, bonfires, fishing demonstration, bird watching
Timings: 7.00 am to 5.30 pm (open on all days) (April – June, and October- November)
How to Reach There: From Manali to Naggar to Kullu and then to Aut
Chandratal Baralacha La Pass
The pass offers stunning views of sunset upon crystal blue waters, gushing streams, colorful orchards, and beautiful landscape makes it one of the best places to visit in Manali.
Distance from Manali: 191.1 km.
Things to Do: Trekking
Suitable For: Trekkers, photographers, and nature-lovers
Café 1947 is a laid-back restaurant and Manali's first music café. Here you can enjoy live music while relishing the delicious Indian and European cuisines.
Things to Do: Snacking
Timings: Wednesday – 7.00 pm – 12.00 am; Thursday to Tuesday – 11.00 am to 12.00 am
How to Reach There: Via NH3 and Circuit House road
Suitable for: Foodies
Arjun Cave
One of the ancient places to visit in Manali is the Arjun Gunfa or caves which are situated on the left banks of the Beas River in a village called Prini. The caves tell about the legend, folklore, and tales of the Mahabharata time. It is advisable that you visit the caves under proper light conditions.
Things to Do: See the natural rock formations and beauty
Timings: Open all-day
Manali Gompa
Manali Gompa was created by the Tibetan refugees and this place lends its visitors with a feeling of peace and solitude. This is one of the spiritual places to visit in Manali as it exudes positivity all around.
Things to Do: Seek blessings and while inside take a look at few of the Tibetan handicrafts to take back home as souvenirs.
How to Reach There: Gompa Road, Siyal, via NH3
Suitable For: Spiritual
Beas River
Beas River is one of the holy rivers carrying with it years of legends, history, and folklore. It flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
Distance from Manali: Runs parallel to the entire town
Things to Do: River rafting, river crossing
How to Reach There: Via NH3 and NH503
Suitable For: Adventure enthusiasts
If you are planning a honeymoon in hills, read about the best hill stations for honeymoon in India on our blog on this topic.
If you are looking forward to booking Kullu Manali tour package from Mumbai, you may book our sightseeing tours to enjoy the best places to visit in Manali.
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