Whether you are a solo traveler, or a couple looking for a getaway, or a group of friends planning an adventure, here is your perfect Manali trip guide. Get ready to immerse yourself in thick meadows, mesmerizing landscape, trekking trails and the mountain paradise of India – Manali. Manali is the trip magnet that invites tourists from all over the world. Begin packing for your trip to Manali and get lost in nature’s lap located in the middle Himalayas. One quick advice would be to carry light for a comfortable trip to the hills.
Top 7 Things You Must do in Manali :
- Visit The Rohtang Pass
- Travel to Solang Valley
- Meditate next to Beas
- Explore Old Manali
- Local Sightseeing
- Stimulate your taste buds with indigenous cuisines
- Lastly, satisfy the shopaholic in you
Visit The Rohtang Pass
No matter how long your trip is scheduled for, reserve one full day for this snow-clad beauty. Yes, Rohtang Pass is located at a height of 3978 m from the ground and falls on the highway leading to Leh. The exorbitant valleys covered in snow will appeal to photographers, adventure seekers, nature and mountain lovers. Don’t forget to pack your windcheaters as the place will freeze you by its bone-chilling wind. However, you need to visit Manali during the months of September – November to witness snow.
Travel to Solang Valley
If you are thrilled by adventures, then Solang valley is a must-visit to suit your adrenaline rush. Pack your eye gear because ice skiing is one sport we just cannot miss. Enjoy the smooth skiing on fresh snow or rent a bike to a never-ending ride through glaciers surrounding the valley.
Meditate next to Beas
The gushing sounds of the river as the water hits the stone, the sun shining partially through the clouds, the breeze slowly cooling down your flesh: can there be a better meditation site? City life and work pressure can cause enough damage to our senses which is why an escape to Manali will do wonders to your inner self. You can take a swift walk through the beautiful forests of Old Manali and still hear the sounds of Beas. Pick some fresh apples and litchi from orchards. If you want to go to the source of the Beas river, then you can trek to Beas Kund.
Explore Old Manali
Are you a fan of freshly baked pancakes topped with maple syrup? Do you enjoy walking through bright colorful markets with cheap and useful stuff? Are you a hippie backpacker yourself? Then you have to travel to Old Manali and invoke the vintage in you. Yes, the city has a retro look and is separated by Manali by the Beas river. If you want to explore unknown trails that lead to breathtaking visuals, then this is your spot. Also, the food they serve is gonna stimulate your taste buds for a long time to come.
Local Sightseeing
Well, what is a trip without some local tourist spots to visit? Manali trip is filled with numerous temples, museums, markets that will satisfy your urge to hop from one place to another. Some of the famous places to hop at – Hidimba Temple, Manu Temple, Mall Road, and ClubHouse. Club House is a famous shopping complex that offers winter garments, jewelry, hula hoops, and other funky objects. Interact with some locals to visit the Monastery, where you will find beautiful thread and paper decorations that you have not witnessed before.
Stimulate your taste buds with indigenous cuisines.
India is a diverse land with a variety of flavors to offer. If you’re in Himachal, do not miss the golden opportunity to eat red rice, curd based Madra, river trout and mouth-watering momos. You must also get your hands on the homemade wine – Shakti, and Lugari. These are some of the must-try cafes in Manali: Cafe 1947, Cafe Nirvana, Arte Cafe in Old Manali.
Lastly, satisfy the Shopaholic in you.
Who will believe your trip to Manali unless you carry some souvenirs and handmade objects from the hills down to your city? Catering to your shopping urges, Manali has some huge market establishments that offer winter wear, artifacts, home-made fruit juices, silver jewelry, shawls, wooden furniture and archaic books to offer. There are bigger markets namely: Mall road, Old Manali market and Tibetan market that attract tourists from all over the globe for its finest collection. Smaller markets like Hong Kong Market, Thai Market, Lama underground also have some unique mix of products to add to your antique collections.
Manali is a diverse hill station with a mix of breathtaking landscapes, peculiar rituals, and festivals. The cultural beauty of the place is preserved and maintained by the locals. On the one hand, you can invoke your spirituality by practicing yoga next to nature, on the other hand, you can get immersed in awesome party culture. Manali has become a year-round destination for couples, families, and backpackers. A trip to Manali will be an unforgettable journey as you wrap it up with pine tree visuals and a spiral road leading back to your place.
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