Manali Tour Packages

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. What is the best time to visit Manali?

• The best time to visit Manali is the month from March till June and again from September till November. From the month of June till September this place experiences rainfall and so the weather is not favorable to roam around. Summer is the best time to do activities like Trekking, rafting, paragliding and camping in Manali. This destination is highly visited during the winter season to enjoy snow activity.

• Q. What is the Famous activity to do in Manali?

• To further escape the humdrum of routine life one can backpack and go for trekking as Manali can be made a starting point for trekking expeditions to various important places on the mountain ranges. Want a gush of adrenalin to thrill you to the core then go in for adventure sports at Solang Valley on the way to Rohtang Pass. you can enjoy river rafting in Beas river, paragliding, Zorbing, Rappelling etc.

• Q. How can we reach Manali by rail?

• If you are thinking of traveling by train then Northern Railway operates two narrow-gauge trains one Kalka-Shimla train which is considered an engineering feat and another narrow-gauge track from Pathankot to Jogindernagar. These trains are popular among tourists as ‘Toy trains’. Journeying by these trains is an exciting and thrilling experience as one encounters the bridges, tunnels, villages, and valleys en route. The landscape on the way is ecstatic.

• Q. What is the distance of Manali from major cities?

• Distance from Delhi: 535 Kms

  Distance from Shimla: 251 Kms

  Distance from Pathankot: 293 Kms

  Distance from Amritsar: 399 Kms

  Distance from Agra: 762 Kms

  Distance from Chandigarh: 288 Kms

  Distance from Rajasthan: 856 Kms

  Distance from Mumbai: 1943 Kms

  Distance from Kolkata: 2065 Kms

  Distance from Bangalore: 2709 Kms

  Distance from Chennai: 2741 Kms

• Q. What are the prominent places to visit in Manali?

• The snow-covered slopes of PirPanjal and Dhauladhar ranges can be seen around Manali which enhances its scenic beauty giving a refreshing and unique experience to the beholder. Some of the magnificent attractions of Manali are Hidimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Rohtang Pass, Solang, Naggar, Vashisht Village, Gulaba, Manali Wildlife Sanctuary, Nehru Kund, JagatSukh village, The ManaliGompa, and Brighu lake.

• Q. What is the nearby airport in Manali?

• One can opt to reach Manali by air then one should know that Bhuntar airport, also popular as Kullu-Manali airport, is the nearest airport situated at a distance of about 50 km from Manali. On reaching Bhuntar airport one can reach Manali by taxi or by bus, at one’s convenience.

• Q. What nearby places can be explored near Manali?

• Manali is a famous tourist destination for both the summer and winter seasons. In the Summer season, tourists can enjoy the calming and cool environment of Manali where in winter as it gets covered with snow tourists can enjoy various snow and adventure activities. Some places which can be explored around Manali are Solang Valley, Hampta Pass, Sethan, Bhrigu Lake, Deo Tibba, Gulaba, Naggar, Marhi, Patalsu Peak, Kullu, Great Himalayan National Park, Rohtang Pass, Parvati Valley, Kasol and many more.

• Q. Is permit required to visit Rohtang pass?

• Yes, you need to have a permit for visiting Rohtang pass, permit is issued on the basis of per vehicle and not per person. The permit is always issued on a first-come and first-serve basis. It can be issued on any day of the week on the Kullu Administration Website or at SDM Office or Tourist Information Center.