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With spectacular valleys, breathtaking views, snowcapped mountains, and lush forests of oak, deodar, and pine, Manali is a magical hill station at the northern end of Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh. Gifted to the world by the mighty Himalayas, it is known to be one of the most popular destinations for Honeymooners. Manali offers magnificent views of the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges, covered in a thick blanket of snow for most of the year.

Over the last few years, Manali has evolved into a place loved by young people looking for more extended stays. With ambient cafes, good wifi availability, small eateries, and convenient shops, Old Manali is among the favorite neighborhood for such people. In addition, many homestays and hostels offer dorm beds for cheap for longer durations. 

Apart from vacations and workations, Manali is a must-visit for trekkers, as it’s an excellent base for exploring this side of the Himalayas. River Beas provides great rafting options in the nearby town of Kullu. Adjoining the Parvati river lies the Parvati Valley, with  Kasol, Manikaran, Tosh, and small villages attracting travelers for extended stays. Atal Tunnel allows travelers to reach Sissu within a few hours, making Spiti more accessible. 

Tourists flock to Rohtang Pass & Solang valley for various adventure activities, including skiing, paragliding, horse-riding & zorbing. It snows the most in January & February, followed by December and March. If you’re fortunate, you might find some snow in April.

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Manali Overview

Manali has evolved into a place loved by young people looking for more extended stays. With ambient cafes, good wifi availability, small eateries, and convenient shops, Old Manali is among the favorite neighborhood for such people. In addition, many homestays and hostels offer dorm beds for cheap for longer durations.

Apart from vacations and workations, Manali is a must-visit for trekkers, as it’s an excellent base for exploring this side of the Himalayas. River Beas provides great rafting options in the nearby town of Kullu. Adjoining the Parvati river lies the Parvati Valley, with  Kasol, Manikaran, Tosh, and small villages attracting travelers for extended stays. Atal Tunnel allows travelers to reach Sissu within a few hours, making Spiti more accessible.

Tourists flock to Rohtang Pass & Solang valley for various adventure activities, including skiing, paragliding, horse-riding & zorbing. It snows the most in January & February, followed by December and March. If you’re fortunate, you might find some snow in April.

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Itinerary

Day 1 :
REACH MANALI | STAY IN OLD MANALI

if you are wondering how to Reach Manali? – The best and the most cost effective way to reach Manali is by getting on an overnight AC Volvo from Delhi or Chandigarh. Alternatively, you can just drive on your own, or if you are coming in a group, a private cab can also be an economical option.

Day 2 :
EXPERIENCE THE CHARM OF OLD MANALI

Old Manali has a charm of its own, and that is something that can be experienced only by staying there, and wandering on the streets.

The best way is to start the day with a relaxed breakfast at Rocky’s Cafe. For this you’ll have to go all the way till Manu Temple.

After having a nice hearty breakfast, you can either choose to make Rocky’s Cafe your Workstation With a View, or can slowly start descending, taking your time, and checking out anything that catches your eye.

Day 3 :
ROAD TRIP TO ATAL TUNNEL AND BEYOND

One Week Trip to Manali is reserved for a Road Trip to Lahul Valley via Atal Tunnel. Atal Tunnel aka Rohtang Tunnel, built under the Rohtang Pass, that took around 10 years to be fully operational, has become the most famous attraction for everyone who is visiting Manali.

Day 4 :
GO ON A TREK – BHRIGU LAKE

best time to do the trek is definitely between May and September, when it’s all green and the clouds are at your level, one can trek up to Bhrigu Lake practically any time of the year, subject to the weather conditions.

Please note that the temperature during summers hovers around 20-25 C in the daytime and falls to 5-7 C at night. In winter the temperature gets lower with 10-15 C around daytime and nearly 0 to -7 C at night. Almost half a year the lake remains frozen, and one can enjoy the sight of snow even during the early summer time.

Day 5 :
HEAD TO HALLAN VILLAGE | DISCONNECT WITH THE WORLD

1 hour drive from Old Manali is Hallan Village – A quaint hamlet in the lap of Himalayas, away from the chaos of Manali. And in this quaint hamlet, you will find a couple of rustic home-stays and hostels, with unparalleled views of the majestic Himalayas, that can be your new Workstation with a view.

If you are lucky and there are clouds in the sky, you will fall in love with the setting, as the skies in front of you will be a canvas dotted with clouds, and numerous colours during sunrise and sunset.

Day 6 :
DEPARTURE FROM MANALI

7 Day Manali Travel Itinerary, you can either wake up early and catch one last sunrise in paradise or can take it slow and wake up whenever you do without having to worry about the alarm.

Take in the last few moments of the bliss, soak it all in, and post lunch head back to the bus stop and take the bus to Chandigarh / Delhi.

Manali

Manali cost includes

  • Welcome Drinks
  • Sightseeing Tour
  • Government Taxes
  • Service Charges
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Airport/Railway Station Transfers
  • VAT

Manali cost excludes

  • Meals : Lunch & Dinner
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the inclusions

Manali

What is the local food in Manali?

Manali is a hill station glittering with amazing restaurants, cafes and bars, that an take care of any need, desires or cravings that its visitors may have. You will find countless restaurants with a rich variety and some of the most delicious food on their menus. You can find Italian, Chinese, Korean, Continental, Indian, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese cuisines here along with the popular Tibetan Momos
The cafes with a parallel culture of their own, cater to younger crowds. These cafes serve pizzas, momos, banana pancakes and apple pies throughout the day and you can also try Yak’s cheese here. Along with these do relish the street food there with Samosas, Aloo tikki, Bread Pakoras, Paav Bhaji, Gulab Jamun and more filling the streets with colors and fragrances. Other than these, the city has an equally rich platter of local Himachal food.

What is the best way to reach Manali?

The nearest railway station from Manali is in Joginder Nagar which is 50 km away. However, this is a narrow gauge railway station and hence is not connected to all the major cities in the country. The broad gauge railway stations nearest to Manali are in Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (300 km). The nearest airport is in Bhuntar, which is also 50 km away. Buses and taxis are easily available from these places and other parts of North India to Manali. Manali can also be reached from Leh by the Leh-Manali route, though it is open for only 4 or 5 months in a year during summers when the snow is removed by the Border Road Organization of India. Still, this road is very picturesque and is one of the most beautiful ways to reach Manali.

How much does a package cost for Manali?

The packages for Manali start at INR 6250 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages

What are the top hotels in Manali?

There are 584 in Manali which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Manali are Idyllic Inn Manali, Princess Villa, The Fern Residency Manali, The A Square Cafe, Hillock-View 1BR Stay on Kanyal Road, Hotel Himshakti. You can see all the hotels in Manali

What are the things to do in Manali?

The top things to do in Manali are Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Adventure Activities in Manali, Beas Kund Trek, Paragliding in Manali, Hadimba Temple. You can see all the places to visit in Manali

What are the places near Manali?

The top places near to Manali are Kasol which is 28 km from Manali, Kullu which is located 32 km from Manali, Shimla which is located 126 km from Manali, Mcleodganj which is located 82 km from Manali, Dalhousie which is located 118 km from Manali

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