Best Time to Visit Manali

The Best Time to Visit Manali is round the year, be it Summers, Monsoon, Winters or any other season. Step into the beauty of this city - Manali during winters to enjoy the snow at its best. Book your vacation to Manali using these best deals and offers on Manali packages.

Updated: Jul 09, 2018 12:18 IST

Best Time to Visit Manali, Himachal Pradesh

One of the best places to visit in India, Manali is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh and the best time to visit Manali is round the year. The place is lucky enough to be blessed with natural beauty and bounty. Manali is a popular honeymoon destination and winters is the best time to visit Manali for Honeymoon and is also a fad amongst the trekkers. The place is known to be a heaven for adventure sports lovers as it is the gateway for skiing in Solang Valley and trekking in the Parvati Valley. Not only this tourists can also enjoy paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in this region. The best season to visit Manali is when the gateway to Rohtang Pass is open. Though Manali can be visited throughout the year except for the monsoon, the best time to visit Manali is from October to June. Manali enjoys moderate temperature in summers and in winters the place is blessed with heavy snowfall. So if you want to se this city covered in snow then best time to visit Manali for snow is winters.If you also wish to visit the Rohtang Pass then the best time to visit Manali Himachal Pradesh is between October to January. As soon as heavy snow fall begins the gateway to Rohatang Pass is shut down for tourists.

How to Reach Manali

By Air: The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, located approximately 50 kilometres away from Manali.
By Train: Jogindernagar is the nearest railway station to Manali that connects the picturesque destination with several important cities of the country.
By Bus: Manali has strong connectivity to important tourist destinations like Leh, Shimla, Kullu, Dharamshala and New Delhi by means of state-run as well as private buses. The bus journey from Delhi to Manali is 550 kilometres.

Best Season, Month to Visit and Temperature in Manali

Best Season to Visit Manali	Month to Visit Manali	Temperature in Manali
Summers	March to June	10 °C to 26 °C
Monsoon	July to September	10 °C to 25 °C
Winters	October to February	−15 °C to 12 °C

Season Wise the Best Time to Visit Manali

Those who are quite particular about visiting Manali in the ideal weather can refer to the provide info below to understand which is the best season to visit Manali. Take a look!

Monsoon (Mid July to September) In Manali

Monsoon (Mid July to September) In Manali
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Best time to visit Manali for honeymoon happens to be not just the snow time but the monsoons aswell. Manali faces heavy rainfall during this period and almost all adventure activity including trekking, and mountaineering remains closed at this time of the year. This is not considered to be the best season to visit Manali if you are looking for adventure sports activities. However if you love rains and would like to enjoy heavy rainfall amidst the hill with your love, then you can plan your visit as this is the best time to visit Manali for Honeymoon. Since this is considered to an off season for hotels and other hospitality services, they offer huge discount on booking in this season.

Summers In Manali

Summers in Manali begins from March onwards and stays till June. If you love adventure sports and wish to go for paragliding, rafting and mountain sports in Solang Valley, then this time is considered to be the best season to visit Manali. The temperature varies between 10 to 25 degree Celsius and the weather remains pleasant throughout the day.

Winters In Manali

Winters is the best time to visit Manali for snow. f you love snow and want to witness snowfall then winters are considered to be the best time to visit Manali Himachal Pradesh. Winters in Manali is white and stays from October to February. The temperature often drops down to below 0 degree Celsius, and the way to the Rohtang Pass is also shut for some period of the time. So winters it is for you if your looking for the best time to visit Manali for snow.

Overall the Best Time to Visit Manali

Overall the best season to visit Manali is from October to May. Manali witnesses the highest number of visitors during summers. The hills have a charisma of their own. This is the time when monsoon draws to an end and the entire city seems to be washed off and looks extremely refreshed and rejuvenated.

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Things to Do in Manali

Make a bucket list that comprises of the entire things-to-do-list in Manali so you return back home without any regrets.

Manali Winter Carnival

The Winter Carnival in Manali is a way of welcoming the New Year. The Carnival takes place from 2nd Jan to 6th Jan every year. If you are lucky enough and happen to be visiting the place during this time, then you can get to see the rich cultural diversity of the place and take part in various competitions like skiing competition, food festivals, street plays and much more. This can also be considered the best season to visit Manali for people who wish to explore the cultural diversity of the place.

Snowfall Season In Manali

December to February is the period when Manali enjoys heavy snowfall, plan your visit to Manali during this time of the year to enjoy the snowfall also indulge in other activities like skiing and other winter sports. This is the best season to visit Manali if you love snow and are eager to witness some snowfall.

Rohtang Pass Open Near Manali

Rohtang Pass Open Near Manali
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The Rohtang Pass remains open from May to November, so if you have plans to visit the Rohtang Pass then try to schedule your visit to Manali during this period as it is considered to be the best season to visit Manali for people who wish to visit the Rohtang Pass.

River Rafting Season In Manali

River Rafting Season In Manali
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River rafting in Manali can be enjoyed all through the year except for the monsoons as it is believed that monsoons are not the best season to visit Manali. The water may go outrageous thus it is better to avoid water sports during monsoon and for the rest of the year you can enjoy river rafting.

Zorbing In Manali

Zorbing is yet another hill sports that gaining popularity in Manali. Zorbing can be best enjoyed in the Solang Valley which is just 14kms away from Manali. The best season to visit Manali and enjoy Zorbing is summers when you get to roll down the Solang Valley in a huge transparent ball and enjoy great views of the valley from every possible angle.

Waterfalls In Manali

Water Streams and Waterfalls In Manali

A number of waterfalls like the Jana Waterfalls, Rahala Waterfalls, Rozy Waterfalls, and others are located in and around Manali. These waterfalls look the best in summers because in winters most of these waterfalls freeze and monsoons are not considered safe to visit the waterfalls, thus the period from March to June is considered to be the best season to visit Manali and take the pleasure of these waterfalls.

Solang Valley In Manali

Solang Valley In Manali
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One of the most popular places located near Manali is the Sollang Valley. Solang Valley hosts a number of hill sports like trekking, skiing, zorbing, mountaineering, paragliding and much more. If you are an adventure lover and would like to participate in these activities then the best season to visit Manali for you is from October to May.

Since the temperature in most part of the northern India is rising, people have already started looking for options to escape the scorching heat, Manali may prove to be a great getaway in summers. Visit this place during the best season to visit Manali and make mesmerizing memories.

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