The Himalayan
★★★★☆
🏰 Gothic Castle Retreat
A striking Gothic castle-style resort near Hadimba Temple — carved wood, mountain-view rooms and lush orchard grounds with old-world grandeur
Starting From ₹11,000 / night
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4–5Ideal Days
Oct–JunBest Season
AdventureCapital
Best Time
Oct–Jun · Snow Dec–Feb
Ideal Duration
4 – 5 Days
Daily Budget
₹1,000 – ₹11,000
Getting In
Bhuntar Airport · Volvo · ~10 hrs from Delhi
Best For
Adventure · Snow · Honeymoons
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Hotels in Manali
Real, handpicked stays across the Valley of the Gods — from riverside resorts and a Gothic castle retreat to Old Manali boutique stays and backpacker hostels.
Span Resort & Spa
★★★★★
🌊 Classic Riverside Resort
A long-loved riverside resort on the Beas between Kullu and Manali — cottages, a spa and trout-filled waters, a Himalayan classic since 1976
Starting From ₹10,000 / night
Manuallaya – The Resort Spa in the Himalayas
★★★★★
💆 Wellness Resort-Spa
A premium river-facing resort-spa in quiet Prini — strong wellness and dining, with snow-clad mountain views from every window
Starting From ₹9,000 / night
Larisa Resort Manali
★★★★☆
🌳 Riverside Resort & Spa
A comfortable riverside resort with a pool and spa on Naggar Road — modern rooms, mountain views and a relaxed, leafy setting
Starting From ₹6,500 / night
Johnson Lodge & Spa
★★★★☆
🍴 Trout & Garden Lodge
A family-run boutique lodge near Mall Road — stone-and-wood rooms, lush gardens, live music and the region’s first trout restaurant
Starting From ₹6,500 / night
Apple Country Resorts
★★★★☆
🍎 Orchard Cottages
Comfortable cottages set in apple orchards in Prini — a quiet, family-friendly resort with mountain views and easy reach of Old Manali
Starting From ₹5,500 / night
Snow Valley Resorts & Spa
★★★★☆
🌲 Pine-Forest Resort
An eco-friendly resort among pines and apple orchards in the Log Huts area — valley views, a games room and a rooftop café, near the bus stand
Starting From ₹5,700 / night
Mount View Hans
★★★★☆
🏔 Balcony Mountain Views
Spacious rooms with Himalayan-view balconies on Hadimba Road — a friendly, well-located base that families consistently love
Starting From ₹5,000 / night
The Orchard Greens
★★★★☆
🍃 Quiet Orchard Stay
A quiet boutique hotel in an Old Manali orchard setting — cosy rooms, a garden and a peaceful base popular with couples and small groups
Starting From ₹4,500 / night
Drifters Inn
★★★★☆
🏕 Old Manali Boutique
A characterful Old Manali stay above the famous Drifters’ Café — cosy rooms, valley views and the bohemian heart of Old Manali at your door
Starting From ₹3,000 / night
Hotel Tibet Manali
★★★☆☆
🍵 Central Tibetan Charm
A long-running, good-value hotel on the Mall — clean rooms, a Tibetan restaurant and an unbeatable central spot for first-time Manali
Starting From ₹2,500 / night
The Hosteller Manali
★★★★☆
🏕 Valley-View Hostel
A reliable Hosteller in Vashisht with big valley views — clean dorms and privates, a common room and a chilled mountain base above town
Starting From ₹1,100 / dorm bed
Zostel Manali
★★★★☆
🎒 Backpacker Favourite
Old Manali’s iconic backpacker hostel amid apple orchards — clean dorms, a garden café and a sociable vibe by the cafés and river
Starting From ₹1,000 / dorm bed
Where To Eat
Restaurants & Cafés in Manali
From legendary riverside pizza cafés and trout pioneers to authentic Italian, Tibetan thukpa and pure-veg thalis — the Valley of the Gods’ best tables.
Old Manali, by the Manalsu · Italian & Continental
Cafe 1947
★ 4.3“Old Manali’s most iconic riverside café — rustic wood, live music and legendary wood-fired pizzas beside the gushing Manalsu river.”
🍕 Best for Riverside PizzaMust Try · Wood-Fired Pizza
Old Manali · Riverside Lounge
The Lazy Dog Lounge
★ 4.2“A relaxed riverside lounge with the best outdoor seating in Old Manali — an eclectic menu, grilled trout and a chilled afternoon vibe.”
🍷 Best for River Views & ChillingMust Try · Grilled Trout
Circuit House Road · European & Bar
Johnson’s Cafe
★ 4.3“A cosy garden restaurant in Johnson Lodge — the region’s trout pioneer, with European plates, live music and lovely valley views.”
🍝 Best for Trout & EuropeanMust Try · Pan-Fried Trout
Old Manali · Spanish & Continental
Casa Bella Vista
★ 4.1“A romantic alfresco café with sweeping valley views — Spanish and Continental plates and a magical sunset-and-live-music setting.”
💖 Best for a Romantic EveningMust Try · Wood-Fired Pizza
Old Manali · Cafe & Bakery
Drifters’ Inn & Cafe
★ 4.2“A laid-back Old Manali institution with a relaxed vibe — good coffee, hearty breakfasts and a sociable spot to settle in for hours.”
☕ Best for Breakfast & CoffeeMust Try · English Breakfast
Mall Road, Model Town · Chinese & Tibetan
Chopsticks Restaurant
★ 4.1“A long-running Mall Road favourite for authentic Chinese and Tibetan — generous bowls of thukpa, momos and noodles to warm a cold day.”
🍲 Best for Chinese & TibetanMust Try · Thukpa & Momos
Hadimba Road, Siyal · Italian
Il Forno
★ 4.4“A rustic stone cottage on Hadimba Road serving Manali’s best Italian — a kitchen garden and wood-fired pizzas in an enchanting setting.”
🍕 Best for Authentic ItalianMust Try · Wood-Fired Pizza
Mall Road, Manali · Pure-Veg Indian
Satvik
★ 4.2“One of the best pure-veg restaurants in town — satisfying North Indian thalis and home-style cooking right on the Mall.”
🧊 Best for a Veg ThaliMust Try · North Indian Thali
Old Manali · Bakery & Cafe
German Bakery
★ 4.0“A popular Old Manali bakery — fresh pastries, breads, cakes and good coffee, a reliable sweet stop on a slow mountain morning.”
🍰 Best for Bakes & DessertsMust Try · Apple Pie
Mall Road, Manali · Mexican Cafe
Cafe Amigos
★ 4.0“A bright, cheerful Mall Road café bringing a taste of Mexico to Manali — tacos, burritos and nachos with friendly, easy service.”
🌮 Best for MexicanMust Try · Tacos & Nachos
Things To Do
Activities & Experiences
From the cedar-forest Hadimba Temple to Solang paragliding, the Rohtang snows and the Atal Tunnel — Manali’s best experiences, all in one place.
Hadimba Devi Temple
Best for the Iconic Cedar-Forest Shrine
Free Entry
Solang Valley
Best for Paragliding & Snow Sports
Free · Activities Extra
Rohtang Pass
Best for High-Altitude Snow
Permit Needed
Atal Tunnel & Sissu
Best for an Engineering Marvel
Free · Toll Applies
Old Manali
Best for Cafés & Bohemian Vibes
Free Entry
Vashisht Hot Springs
Best for Natural Sulphur Baths
From ₹20
Manu Temple
Best for an Old-Manali Walk
Free Entry
Jogini Falls Trek
Best for a Short Scenic Trek
Free Entry
Tibetan Monastery
Best for Buddhist Calm & Crafts
Free Entry
Mall Road
Best for Shopping & Street Food
Free Entry
Off The Beaten Path
Hidden Gems
The Manali most tour groups miss — a 500-year-old castle, an offbeat snow village, a waterfall dhaba and the meadows of the great Himalayan treks.
🏰 Historic Castle
Naggar Castle
A 500-year-old wood-and-stone castle on the Beas’ left bank — the old Kullu royal seat, with the Roerich gallery nearby and almost no crowds
🏔 Offbeat Snow Village
Sethan Village
A tiny Buddhist village 12 km out at 2,700m — igloo stays and snow in winter, alpine meadows in summer, and the quiet Manali has lost
💧 Waterfall & Dhaba
Jana Falls
A pretty waterfall beyond Naggar with rustic dhabas serving local Himachali food — a serene lunch stop most Rohtang-bound tours skip entirely
⛰ Glacial-Lake Trek
Beas Kund Trek
A classic high-altitude trek from Dhundi to the glacial source of the Beas — alpine meadows and snow peaks, a doable weekend adventure
🌲 Hot-Spring Hamlet
Vashisht Village
An ancient hot-spring village above town with a 4,000-year-old temple — the ridge above gives a complete view of the Manali bowl few find
🏔 Dramatic Crossover
Hampta Valley
The lush green Hampta valley leading toward the dramatic Lahaul crossover — meadows, streams and one of the Himalayas’ most loved treks
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