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Manali Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
- Best time: December To May
- 17 places to see
About Manali
Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.
Places to visit in Manali
- Hidimba Devi Temple
- Manu Temple
- Manali Sanctuary
- Bijli Mahadev
- Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art
- Himalayan Nyinmapa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
- Siyali Mahadev Temple
- Himalaya Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple
- Jogini Falls
- Rohtang Pass
- Manali Picnic Spot
- High Adventure tours
- Ghatotkach Tree Temple
- Manali Bazaar
- Manalsu River
- Solang Ropeway & Ski Center
- Solang Valley
Things to do in Manali
- Rafting
- Trekking
- Camping
- Bijli Mahadev Trek with Rafting Camping in Kullu Manali
- Paragliding
- Skiing
- River Crossing
- Angling
- Rock Climbing
- Snow Scooter
- Cable Car Ropeway
- Kayaking
Famous food in Manali
- Dham
- Mittha
- Sidu
- Babru
- Chana Madra
- Auriya Kaddoo or Kadoo Ka Khatta
- Chha Gosht
- Mash Daal
- Patande
- Kullu Trout
- Akotri
- Tudkiya Bhath
- Bhey
Things to buy in Manali
- souvenirs
- Tibetan itemsq
Where to shop in Manali
- Mall Road
- Old Manali Market
- Tibetan Market
- Bhuttico
Night life
- Johnson Café
- The Lazy Dog
- Café 1947
- Khyber
- Hangout
