Manali is another beautiful hill station that should be on your bucket list if you are a mountain person. Manali is one place which attracts most tourists in Himachal Pradesh. Manali is situated in the beautiful Beas river valley and is about 530 kms from delhi. With picturesque locations and scenic mountains this town offers everything a mountain lover needs, which is why more travelers are coming to manali every year. Manali is also known as the gift of Himalayas to the world and whoever said it first was a genius because he was absolutely correct. The picturesque location and mountains of Manali makes it one of the best places to visit. Just take a look at some of the pictures of Manali.

Manali is present admist snow-clad Himalayan peaks and is home to picturesque river valleys, quaint cafes and lively street markets. 

There are a variety of things you can do in Manali.

*You can trek to different villages 

* You can indulge in some adventure sport like skiing, snowboarding, paragliding or river rafting 

*There are few historic temples in Manali which you can visit.

Manali has something for every body which makes it one of the most loved Indian hill stations

Manali is also a favourite destination of b-town. Many Bollywood movies are shot in Manali like Ranbir kapoor's blockbuster Ye Jawani hai deewani and Hritik Roshan's SuperHero flick Krrish.

There are many places in Manali which you can visit and every place is worthit providing amazing experiences. Here is the compilation of best places to visit in Manali.

1: Rohtang Paas 

Nestled at the height of 13,054 ft, Rohtang Pass serves as the gateway to Lahaul and Spiti valleys in Himachal Pradesh. It is about 53 km from Manali. With pisturesque locations such as pirpanjal mountain range, Rohtangpass has become a favourite tourist destination 

Another major tourist attraction in Rohtang pass is newly constructed Atal tunnel which was opened last year. The tunnel is about 9 kms long and reduces the travel time and distance between Manali and Keylong. It is the longest highway tunnel in the world, above 10,000 feet. The ride of the tunnel is an experience you dont wanna miss. Many bikers have visited Rohtang pass just because of the tunnel since it opened in 2020. Here are some pictures of the tunnel 

The Rohtang pass is open for 6 to 7 months of the year through April, May to October and hence, that becomes the only and the best time to visit Rohtang Pass. But Manali-Atal tunnel road is open for tourists all year Tourists can cross the tunnel and go upto Sissu (Lahaul valley), 6km beyond the tunnel at any time of the year. 

2: Solang valley 

Solang valley is 13 kilometers away from Manali. Situated between the Beas Kund and Solang Village the valley is famous among tourists for its stunning views of snow-capped mountains and magnificent glaciers that attract ski fanatics from all over the world.Places like this gives you lifetime memories.

 The snow all over the valley makes this place heavenly. Adventure sports like paragliding, snow scooter, ice skating are also available.

The beauty of  the Valley is mesmerising and many people visit the valley every year especially in winter,when the entire place is covered in snow the place seems surreal. The best time to visit solang is indeed in winters.The Road network till Solang Valley is also well established. You can drive to the valley any time of the year. The view of the valley from the top while paragliding is also amazing. I recommend you to have the experience of paragliding in Solang valley. Here are some drone shots of the valley.

3: Hidimba Devi Temple:

There is no reason to not visit The Hidimba devi temple once you are in Manali. The temple is a very famous tourist attraction in Manali. 

Devotees from all over the country visit this temple in summers . 

The structure of the temple is beautiful and you can spot such exteriors with sacrificial remains of animals which is a norm at the temple

You can see a long queue of devotees around the temple in summers. So if you wanna beat the crowd and still visit the temple I recommend you to visit here in September onwards.

The temple was built by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1553 and it still stands tall after all these years. Located in between dense cedar forests the sunrays at some places cant see the soil. That alone makes the walk to the temple mesmerising. Here are some drone shots of the temple

4: Mall Road 

Mall Road is the main street of Manali and is lined up with several Hotels, Caffes and shops  that offers handicraft products of Himachal Pradesh like locally designed woolen clothes,  pottery items, wooden products, and jewellery.

 

Shopping in Mall Road is a must in Manali because the products are a catch. The other popular markets of Mall Road include Hong Kong Market, Dragon Shopping Complex, Shangri La shopping Complex, Snow Lion Underground market, Lama Underground, Tibetan market and Thai market with a collection of products you won't get anywhere else like trinkets, key chains, keepsakes and pashmina shawls

With all these shops offering so much variety of products the Mall Road is a single Shopping destination in Manali. You don't need to go any where else. From local handicrafts to international brands everything is available.

5: Jogni Falls 

Jogini falls is this amazing waterfall which is about 7.5 kms from Manali. This is one of the best places to visit in Manali. The place is magical and peaceful in nature.The waterfall comes from a height of around 150 feet. There is a small pool at the base formed by the fall where visitors love to spend time in the water. The maximum flow of the water in the fall is in Monsoon and it is wise to not do any kind of adventure at the fall around this time.

A temple called Jogini mata temple is at the base of the waterfall which is a site of pilgrimage to the surrounding villages.

The waterfall is accessible through a trek of about one hour and is one of the most scenic treks in Manali. The trek passes through beautiful pine trees and apple orchards and is so refreshing that you don't feel tired at all.

There is a temple called Vashisht temple which is at the base of the trek and is one of the most beautiful temples around Manali. Start your trek after paying respect to the temple.

Here are some pictures of the temple.

I am sure that this list of best places to visit in Manali is making you visit this heavenly place sooner than you planned. So I hope you guys found this list helpful. 

Have fun in Manali!