Manali travel guide

Manali Tourism | Manali Guide

You're Going to Love Manali

With a population of 8.341, Manali is a must-see destination in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Manali has to offer.

When to visit Manali

Manali in August
Estimated hotel price
$9
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manali in August
Estimated hotel price
$9
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manali in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Manali, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Manali

Plane

Although Manali doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kullu Bhuntar (KUU), which is located 40 km from Manali. The shortest flight to Manali from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 34h.

Plane

Although Manali doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kullu Bhuntar (KUU), which is located 40 km from Manali. The shortest flight to Manali from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 34h.

Airports near Manali

Airlines serving Manali

SpiceJet
Okay (65 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (340 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (4 reviews)

Where to stay in Manali

Average rates range from around $39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Manali

Most booked hotels in Manali

The Hosteller Kasol
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 757 reviews)
$7+
Hotel Mountain Face by Snow City Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 500 reviews)
$12+
The Orchard Greens
3 stars
Good (7.9, 300 reviews)
$21+

Renting a car in Manali

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Manali (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.

Expect to pay $4.73 per gallon in Manali (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.78 and $75.71.