Manali, A Best Hill Station in Himachal

Like a wonderland straight out of a fairytale, Manali is a hill station located in Himachal Pradesh. A popular spot amongst tourists, Manali offers one a breathtaking panorama of snow covered peaks surrounding lush green valleys and small houses dotted along. Flowing along is the River Beas, which just adds to the beauty. All these sights adds up to making the town look breathtakingly beautiful. Situated in the central parts of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, Manali is at the head of the Kullu valley, 280 km north of the state capital Shimla and 108 km from Mandi.

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Manali

How to reach Manali?

By Air: Bhuntar airport
located at a distance of 10 km from Manali and is the gateway to this region. Flights are available from all the major cities.
By Road: Roads connect Manali to different places in India. There are several private buses as well that connect this hill station.
By Train: Joginder nagar
railway station is the nearest railhead that connects Manali with several important cities of the country. From the railheads, one can get several mode of transportation including taxi and bus at reasonable cost.

What is the best time to visit Manali?

October to June is the best time to visit Manali. With bright, colorful flowers in full bloom and a pleasant climate with temperatures ranging between 10 degree Celsius and 25 degree Celsius.

Best Season to visit Manali

Where to stay?

Hotels in Manali are available for all types of budgets. Resorts in Manali offer some scintillating views of the surroundings from the comfort of your bedroom. Gifted with natural beauty, Manali is replete with major attractions and points of interest. A number of Manali hotels offer you tailor made packages for the same. A good thing to try out is to visit old Manali for its orchards and old guesthouses. If you want to experience the life of a local, check out the cottages in Manali to give you a more homely feel to your stay.

Beas River
Beas River

What to eat in Manali?

Manali is glittering with amazing restaurants, cafes and bars. You will find countless restaurants with a rich variety and some of the most delicious food on their menus. You can find various cuisines at Rose Garden, Johnson’s Cafe, Martin’s (Himalayan Sports Club), Casa Belle Vista, Drifters’ Café, Oven in the Garden.

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Bhrigu Lake

Network, Wi-fi and ATM

In most of the places, almost all networks are have fine network coverage in Manali. There are 11 ATM booths are in Manali and most of those are in Mall road.

Paces in Manali

Things to do in Manali

  • Trekking
  • Skiing
  • River Rafting
  • Zorbing
  • Nature Walk
  • Paragliding

What to buy in Manali?

  • Tibetan and Himalayan Handicrafts
  • Woollen Clothing
  • Kinnauri and Kullu Shawls
  • Prayers Wheels
  • Kullu Caps
  • Thangkas
  • Dorjes

Places to see in Manali

  • Solang Valley
  • Beas River
  • Manikaran Gurudwara
  • Jogini Waterfall
  • Hidimba Devi Temple
  • Gulaba
  • Bhrigu Lake
  • Vashisht Baths
  • Jana Waterfall
  • International Roerich Memorial Trust
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Jogini Waterfall