Hadimba Devi Temple and the Dhungri deodar forest
Go early; long queues later
About 1.5 h
Himachal Pradesh · 2,050 m
Manali
Beas valley base for Solang, Atal Tunnel and Old Manali
The lowdown
Why Manali
- Mountains
- Adventure
- Cafés
- Snow
- Best time
- Sep–Jun
- Getting there
- Bus, about 11½ h
- Altitude
- 2,050 m
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
More about Manali
Delhi's default mountain weekend: overnight bus in, cedar woods, cafes in Old Manali and quick access to Solang and the Atal Tunnel. Suits groups and first-timers; avoid peak-season traffic jams by staying near Old Manali or Vashisht.
Places to see
Around Manali
Tibetan monastery, Model Town
About 30 min
Manu Temple, Old Manali
About 45 min
Vashisht temple and hot baths
About 1.5 h
Jogini Falls walk from Vashisht
About 2.5 h
Evening on Mall Road
About 1.5 h
Club House by the Manalsu
About 1 h