Destination Facts

It is located near the northern end of the Kullu Valley and is administratively a part of the Kullu District.

One of the most beautiful adventure destination of India, Manali is basically a small town in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. Termed sometimes as the cradle between the lesser Himalayas, Manali is extremely popular with the tourists for its lavish display of un-spoilt natural beauty. Rich in its scenic splendor, Manali draws a good number of tourists from within the country and abroad every year. 

The patches of green surround the town as it has an ascending elevation towards the Himalayas from its southwestern end. Though irregular in formation, the entire valley gives probably the best scenic view in the country. 

Manali is situated at an altitude of 1,926 meters and is spread over an area of 12.5 sq km It is also an ideal place for the adventure sports like the skiing, hiking and trekking etc. As it is just 40 km away from Kullu, one can visit this site anytime of the year though it is advisable to avoid the monsoon season. Due to its cool and comfortable climate, natural bounty, and the snowy white peaks, Manali remains busy welcoming tourists all round the year.