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Things to do in Manali

12 sights, walks and activities, 5 of them free.

Things to do
12
Free
5
Best months
Sep–Jun
Ideal stay
2 nights
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Things to do in Manali

  • Tandem paragliding at Solang (high flight)

    Tandem paragliding at Solang (high flight)

    ₹2,500–₹3,200 per person10–15 min flight · Season Oct–Jun

    Representative photo · Photo by Shovan Datta on Pexels

  • Solang ropeway (return)

    Solang ropeway (return)

    ₹600–₹750 per person1 hour

    Representative photo · Photo by Aashish Rai on Pexels

  • Hadimba Devi Temple in the deodar forest

    Hadimba Devi Temple in the deodar forest

    Free1 hour

    A 16th-century wooden temple with a four-tiered pagoda roof, inside a tall deodar forest.

    Photo: Ganesh Mohan T · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art

    Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art

    ₹30–₹50 per person45 minutes

    Photo: SpeakingArch · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Old Manali village and Manu Temple walk

    Old Manali village and Manu Temple walk

    Free2 hours

    A temple to the sage Manu at the top of Old Manali's lanes, among traditional village houses.

    Photo: Igor Ovsyannykov · CC0

  • Vashisht hot spring baths

    Vashisht hot spring baths

    Free1.5 hours

    A village with an old stone temple and natural hot sulphur springs piped into public baths.

    Photo: John Hill · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Jogini Falls walk from Vashisht

    Jogini Falls walk from Vashisht

    Free3 hours

    A walk past Vashisht village through orchards and pine to a tall waterfall with a small shrine at its foot.

    Photo: solarisgirl · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Tibetan monasteries near the Mall

    Tibetan monasteries near the Mall

    Free45 minutes

    Photo: Vinayaraj · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Van Vihar riverside park and boating

    Van Vihar riverside park and boating

    ₹50–₹100 per person1 hour

    Photo: बृहस्पति · CC BY-SA 3.0

  • Full-day beginner ski lesson at Solang

    Full-day beginner ski lesson at Solang

    ₹2,999–₹3,800 per personFull day · Season Jan–Mar

    Representative photo · Saurc zlunag at English Wikipedia · Public domain

  • Evening on Mall Road

    1.5 hours

    Manali's main shopping street of woollens, shawls and street food, busiest after dark.

  • Club House by the Manalsu

    1 hour

    A riverside recreation centre by the Manalsu with indoor games, adventure activities and a café.

Good to know

  • The Atal Tunnel and Sissu need no permit, but snowfall closes the road for days in winter; check Lahaul-Spiti police updates.
  • The 2025 Beas floods washed out parts of the Kullu–Manali highway.
  • Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.

Questions

What are the best things to do in Manali?

Tandem paragliding at Solang (high flight); Solang ropeway (return); Hadimba Devi Temple in the deodar forest; Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art; Old Manali village and Manu Temple walk; Vashisht hot spring baths.

What can you do for free in Manali?

Hadimba Devi Temple in the deodar forest; Old Manali village and Manu Temple walk; Vashisht hot spring baths; Jogini Falls walk from Vashisht; Tibetan monasteries near the Mall.

Can you do adventure activities in Manali?

Yes: Tandem paragliding at Solang (high flight) (₹2,500–₹3,200); Full-day beginner ski lesson at Solang (₹2,999–₹3,800).

What is the best time to visit Manali?

Sep–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.

How many days do you need in Manali?

2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.

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