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Manali travel guide

The best time to go, 7 places worth your time, what to eat, and where to stay in Manali.

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Places to visit in Manali

  1. 1

    Solang valley

    Ropeway and snow or paragliding by season.

    Adventure · Nature & views · best in the morning

  2. 2

    Hadimba temple

    The wooden temple in the cedar forest.

    Temples & spiritual · Heritage & culture · best in the morning

  3. 3

    Old Manali

    Cafes along the Manalsu stream.

    Local food · Relaxation · best in the evening

  4. 4

    Atal Tunnel and Sissu

    Through the mountain into Lahaul.

    Nature & views · Adventure

  5. 5

    Vashisht

    Hot springs and a village walk.

    Relaxation · Temples & spiritual

  6. 6

    Naggar castle and the Roerich gallery

    A heritage castle above the valley.

    Heritage & culture

  7. 7

    Mall Road

    Woollens and Kullu shawls.

    Shopping · best in the evening

A 4-day Manali itinerary

An easy plan for a first visit. The trip planner makes one for your own dates, pace and interests, with a quotation.

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Manali

    Morning
    Travel to Manali. Aim to reach by lunch.
    Afternoon
    Check in at your stay (usually from 1–2 PM), have lunch and rest after the journey.
    Evening
    Old Manali: cafes along the Manalsu stream.

  2. Day 2: Solang valley and Atal Tunnel and Sissu

    Morning
    Solang valley: ropeway and snow or paragliding by season.
    Afternoon
    Atal Tunnel and Sissu: through the mountain into Lahaul.
    Evening
    Mall Road: woollens and Kullu shawls.

  3. Day 3: Hadimba temple and Vashisht

    Morning
    Hadimba temple: the wooden temple in the cedar forest.
    Afternoon
    Vashisht: hot springs and a village walk.
    Evening
    Naggar castle and the Roerich gallery: a heritage castle above the valley.

  4. Day 4: Last morning and departure

    Morning
    A slow breakfast and a last walk around the neighbourhood.
    Afternoon
    Pack and check out (usually by 11 AM). Pick up anything you want to take home.
    Evening
    Travel home.
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Stays in Manali

Questions travellers ask

What is the best time to visit Manali?
March to June and October to February for snow.
How many days are enough for Manali?
3 to 4 nights are comfortable for the main places, with an easy first and last day.
What are the top places to visit in Manali?
Start with Solang valley, Hadimba temple, Old Manali. The full list with tips is on this page.
What is a good Manali itinerary?
A 3 to 4-night trip covers the main places: arrive and settle in on day one, see Solang valley, Hadimba temple, Old Manali over the middle days, and keep the last morning easy before check-out.
What food should I try in Manali?
Try siddu, trout and Tibetan thukpa.
Can Nirvana BnB plan my Manali trip?
Yes. Our free trip planner makes a day-by-day itinerary with a quotation PDF in about a minute, and our travel desk confirms the price for your dates.

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