To further escape the humdrum of routine life one can backpack and go for trekking as Manali can be made a starting point for trekking expeditions to various important places on the mountain ranges. Want a gush of adrenalin to thrill you to the core then go in for adventure sports at Solang Valley on the way to Rohtang Pass. you can enjoy river rafting in Beas river, paragliding, Zorbing, Rappelling, etc.

If you are thinking of traveling by train then Northern Railway operates two narrow-gauge trains one Kalka-Shimla train which is considered an engineering feat and another narrow-gauge track from Pathankot to Jogindernagar. These trains are popular among tourists as ‘Toy trains’. Journeying by these trains is an exciting and thrilling experience as one encounters the bridges, tunnels, villages, and valleys en route. The landscape on the way is ecstatic.

Distance from Delhi: 535 Kms

Distance from Shimla: 251 Kms

Distance from Pathankot: 293 Kms

Distance from Amritsar: 399 Kms

Distance from Agra: 762 Kms

Distance from Chandigarh: 288 Kms

Distance from Rajasthan: 856 Kms

Distance from Mumbai: 1943 Kms

Distance from Kolkata: 2065 Kms

Distance from Bangalore: 2709 Kms

Distance from Chennai: 2741 Kms

The snow-covered slopes of PirPanjal and Dhauladhar ranges can be seen around Manali which enhances its scenic beauty giving a refreshing and unique experience to the beholder. Some of the magnificent attractions of Manali are Hidimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Rohtang Pass, Solang, Naggar, Vashisht Village, Gulaba, Manali Wildlife Sanctuary, Nehru Kund, Jagat Sukh village, The ManaliGompa, and Brighu lake.

One can opt to reach Manali by air then one should know that Bhuntar airport, also popular as Kullu-Manali airport, is the nearest airport situated at a distance of about 50 km from Manali. On reaching Bhuntar airport one can reach Manali by taxi or by bus, at one’s convenience.

Yes, you need to have a permit for visiting Rohtang pass, a permit is issued based on per vehicle and not per person. The permit is always issued on a first-come and first-serve basis. It can be issued on any day of the week on the Kullu Administration Website or at the SDM Office or Tourist Information Center.

Manali is a famous tourist destination for both the summer and winter seasons. In the Summer season, tourists can enjoy the calming and cool environment of Manali whereas in winter as it gets covered with snow tourists can enjoy various snow and adventure activities. Some places that can be explored around Manali are Solang Valley, Hampta Pass, Sethan, Bhrigu Lake, Deo Tibba, Gulaba, Naggar, Marhi, Patalsu Peak, Kullu, Great Himalayan National Park, Rohtang Pass, Parvati Valley, Kasol and many more.

Some of the prominent attractions of Darjeeling are the Kanchenjunga Mountains, Tiger Hill, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Japanese Peace Pagoda, Tinchuley Village, Batasia Loop, Darjeeling Toy Train, Lamahatta, Mahakal Temple, etc.

If you are opting for a helicopter ride then there is no compulsion to take a halt at Rishikesh/Haridwar but if you are traveling by private can then you need to take halt at Rishikesh/Haridwar as the journey is a bit long and while driving in hilly regions more time is consumed so you need to take a halt at these places.