Himachal Pradesh
Manali
Snow points, river cafés and the road to the cold desert
About Manali
Manali is the Himalaya at its most reachable: deodar forest and apple orchards along the Beas, the Atal Tunnel opening a cold-desert valley on the other side of the Pir Panjal, and old stone temples in Vashisht and Old Manali that most visitors drive straight past. It works for a snow weekend, a first Himalayan trek, and a slow riverside stay in equal measure.
- Best time to visit
- October to February for snow, March to June for green valleys and adventure sports, and July to September for a quieter, rainier Manali.JFMAMJJASONDBest from October
- How to reach
- Bhuntar (Kullu) airport is about 50 km away with limited flights; most travellers come by overnight bus or car from Delhi and Chandigarh (12–14 hrs and 8–9 hrs).
- Trips start & end at
- Manali bus stand, or Bhuntar Airport with a pickup charge
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Trips in Manali
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