Best Time to Visit Manali

Manali is a beautiful destination with plenty to offer, but the climatic conditions make some part of the year win over the others. The best time to visit Manali is usually between the summer and autumn months from May through October, barring the monsoon season which arrive in July and August when rainfall perpetuates landslides. The summer months of May and June receive maximum tourist influx in Manali and is a great time for trekking/hiking, paragliding, mountain sports, rafting and zorbing. The Hadimba Devi Temple also hosts the Hadimba Devi Festival in the month of May, attracting a number of devoted pilgrims to its doors.

Do keep in mind that if you are travelling during the peak season, then it is best to book hotel well in advance for accommodation and other services double around this time whereas if you visit any time before or after this or maybe during the off season then expect to pay almost half of the peak prices.

For winter activities like skiing and ice skating, it is best to come in winters (November- February) though the mountain air can be bone- chilling at this time.

If you want to avoid the high season in Manali, spring months of March and April is the best season that will make a visit to this hill station a memorable one. The town appears to be colourful and vibrant. The period after the monsoons between September and November is equally soothing.

During the off season, you can find easy and reasonable accommodation in the town.