Manali, India - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Manali is a charming hill resort town in the Indian Himalayas, offering breathtaking views, adventure, and relaxation. It's a perfect destination for travelers seeking an escape from urban hustle and an authentic nature experience.

Top things to do in Manali

Things to do in Manali include Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, Hadimba Devi Temple. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Manali

Here is what 3 days in Manali look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Beas RiverRiver
    4 km
  2. 2
    Atal Tunnel
    6 km
  3. 3
    Solang ValleyValley · Solang
    6.4 km
  4. 4
    Rahala waterfalls
    4.7 km
  5. 5
    Rohtang PassMountain pass · Lahaul and Spiti
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Vashisht Hot Water Springs and Temple
    1.1 km
  2. 2
    Old ManaliOld Manali
    850 m (🚶 15 min)
  3. 3
    Hadimba Devi TempleHindu temple · Old Manali
    850 m
  4. 4
    Himalayan Nyingmapa Buddhist TempleManali Town
    250 m
  5. 5
    Mall Road
  6. 6
    Van Vihar Manali (Gate 1)
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Jogini FallsVashisht
    6 km
  2. 2
    Anjani Mahadev Temple
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Manali?

Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, Hadimba Devi Temple, Naggar Castle, Old Manali, Beas River and 9 more. Rohtang Pass: A famous mountain pass offering spectacular Himalayan views and snow activities (open seasonally).

What can you do in 3 days in Manali?

Day 1: Beas River, Atal Tunnel, Solang Valley, Rahala waterfalls. Day 2: Vashisht Hot Water Springs and Temple, Old Manali, Hadimba Devi Temple, Himalayan Nyingmapa Buddhist Temple. Day 3: Jogini Falls, Anjani Mahadev Temple.

Which areas should you explore in Manali?

The itinerary for Manali runs through Solang, Lahaul and Spiti, Old Manali, Manali Town and Vashisht.

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