Manali Tour

One of the most popular hill stations in Himachal, Manali offers the most magnificent views of the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges covered with snow for most parts of the year.

 Manali has evolved to be a place loved by young people looking for longer stays for workation. With ambient cafes, good wifi availability, small eateries and convenient shops, Old Manali is among the favorite neighbourhood for such people. There are many homestays and hostels offering dorm beds for cheap for longer durations.

Manali has many trekking options around it, making it a great base for exploring this side of Himalayas. River Beas provides great rafting options in the nearby town of Kullu. Adjoining Parvati river, lies the Parvati Valley with  Kasol, Manikaran, Tosh and small villages attracting travellers for longer stays. Atal Tunnel now allows travellers to reach Sissu within a few hours making Spiti way more accessible. 

It snows the most in the months of January & February followed by December and March. If you're very lucky, you might find some snow in April. 

 Why is manali famous for? 

 Besides natural charm and unparalleled beauty, Manali is known for its unlimited adventure opportunities, the famous Hadimba Temple, the scenic Rohtang Pass, the snow-laden Solang Valley and its delightful culinary scene.

Which is the best time to visit Manali?

June to october is the best time to visit Manali.

With bright, colourful flowers in full bloom and a pleasant climate with temperatures ranging between 10 degree Celsius and 25 degree Celsius. 

 December to February is also the best time to experience snowfall in Manali.

What makes Manali beautiful?

A gift of the Himalayas to the world, Manali is a beautiful township nestled in the picturesque Beas River valley. It is a rustic enclave known for its cool climate and snow-capped mountains, offering respite to tourists escaping scorching heat of the plains

How many days are enough in Manali?

For Manali, you need a minimum of three days to cover at least the popular places. Though a range of attractions in Manali never makes it boring to visit, but still, if you want to get the best out of something, time matters. The best time to visit Manali is during Winter.

Climate

Manali features a subtropical highland climate (Cfb) with warm summers, relatively cold winters, and a high diurnal temperature variation. The temperatures range from −7 °C (19 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F) over the year with the hottest day crossing 30 °C (86 °F) and the coldest day going below −7 °C (19 °F). The average temperature during summer is between 10 °C (50 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F), and between −7 °C (19 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F) in the winter.

View of Himalayas from Manali

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 is 1,363 mm (53.7 in). Manali experiences snowfall predominantly between December and the beginning of March.

What is famous in Manali?

Manali is famous for a lot of things. Here is the whole list of the elements:

Temples: The hill station has numerous temples with unique architecture, mythical stories and strong beliefs like Maa Vaishno Temple, Durga Mata Temple and Hadimba Temple.

Valley: Beautiful amalgam of mountains, vegetation, rivers, waterfalls and fauna makes up for valleys like Solang Valley, Kangra Valley and Lahaul Valley.

Sports: Manali has vigorously flowing river Beas which is excellent for river rafting and camping beside it. The mountains help arrange treks, hikes, paragliding, bungee jumping and more.

Shopping: You can buy singing bowls, Dorje, prayer wheel and more Tibetan stuff from the hill station.