Nestled on the bank of river Biyas at the height of 2,050 meter Manali is an all time favourite tourist destination.

Cars can be hired from Shimla for Manali. Bus service is also available.

Manali is enjoyable throughout the year, except the monson season.

Hotel Kunjum
Himachal Tourism department
Tel: (01902) 253197
Rent: Double-bedroom costs Rs. 1,450–2,450/- per day.

Moon Deluxe
Tel: (01902) 252893
Rent: Double-bedroom Non-AC costs Rs. 300–550/-.
30% discount is offered during August–September and December–March.

Hotel Status Inn and Hotel Deep
Tel: (01902) 254120, (0) 9218526770
Rent: Double-bedroom costs Rs. 500–800/- per day.

Hotel Asia Sulphar Spring
Tel: (01902) 258811, 258801
Rent: Double-bedroom costs Rs. 995–1,395/-. 40% discount is offered during off season.

Hotel Snow Princes
National Highway
Tel: (01902) 252601, 252602
Rent: Non-AC single bedroom costs Rs. 1,600/-; double-bedroom luxury costs Rs. 2,200/-.

John Banson Hotel
Tel: (01902) 252335, 252338
Rent: Non-AC single bedroom costs Rs. 700/-; double-bedroom costs Rs. 1,000/-, suite is Rs. 2,400/-.
30% discount is offered during off season.

De Divendi Resort
Naggar Road
Tel: (01902) 252793
Double-bedroom costs Rs. 2,100/-; double-bedroom cottage costs Rs. 2,700/-; suite Rs. 3,000–5,000/-;
Discounts are offered in off season.

The Cafiner
Tel: (01902) 252434, 252439
Double-bedroom non- AC room near Log Hut costs Rs. 1,200–800/-; suite Rs. 2,400/-.
30% discount is offered in off season.

Manali Mall

The biggest tourist attraction in Manali is the Mall. The din and bustle of the market full of illuminated shops and offices of travel agencies lures the tourists to stop and look at the variety of things offered on sale. They can collect things like shawls, sweaters, caps and blankets for their personal use and/or can buy beautiful souvenir and gift items for their beloveds. The nicely decorated restaurants and hotels placed amidst the glittering surrounding of the Mall sends warm invitation to the tourists to taste the luscious preparation of tout-fish and other mouth-watering delicacies.


Tibetan Monastery

In the Model Town beside the Mall is the Tibetan Monastery. Tibetan paintings and handicrafts are displayed here.


Hidimba Temple

One and a half kilometer away from the Mall is the Hidimba Temple. It was established by Mahraja Bahadur Singh in 1553 amidst pleasant and shadowy ambience of Pine and Deodar trees. The inner apartment of the pagoda–styled temple is the house of the holy rock with embossed footprint of Hidimbadevi, wife of Bhima. Ghatotkacha Temple is two minutes walk form here. Beneath the blue sky, at the foot of a big tree stands the vermilion anointed stone-made statue of Ghatotkacha, son of Bhima.


Manu Temple

Situated in Old Manali village, it is not a very old temple though the statue of Rishi Manu is quite old. It is said that adimanav Manu, the son of Brahma, used to reside in this village and after his name this place is called Manali.


Club House

By the side of river Manasalu the Club House is a place for indoor and outdoor games at a nominal entry fees. The shops inside the club house sell woolen garments and things like that.


Vashistha Kunda

At a distance of 3 kilometers from the Mall of Manali is Vashistaha Kunda. Cars are to be left at a distance of half kilometer in the parking area and the rest of the journey has to be covered walking. Otherwise auto-rickshaws are available from the parking lot.
Legends have it that it was the place of meditation of Rishi Vashistha. The hot spring is just adjacent to the temple. Bathing arrangements are separate for both men and women.


Other Nearby Destinations

Rotang Pass
Solang Valley
Manikaran

Owning to high altitude there can be breathing problem for both adults and children in Rotang Pass.

To prevent this problem it is better to take KOKA-6 beforehand.