Among the most well-liked tourist spots in the Himalayas—and perhaps in India as well—are Manali and Shimla. Manali and Shimla welcome thousands of visitors each year, and the number is rising. In recent years, visitors to Manali during the winter have come from a wider range of backgrounds, including honeymooners seeking privacy.
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These days, many individuals from all walks of life choose to visit Manali during the winter. I’m one of those people too, and there are a lot of reasons why I always want to travel to Manali during the winter.
I want to go into more depth about these reasons in this post today in the hopes that it will also benefit other tourists.
Reasons to visit Manali during the winter
I have listed five reasons to visit Manali in the winter in the post below. It will be useful for people who are struggling to decide and finalize the details of their planned vacation to Manali for the next winter. Please share your thoughts with me on these.
1. The opportunity to build snowmen and play in the snow
Manali’s winters are characterized by an abundance of snow, particularly when traveling to the snow points of Rohtang Pass. You may dive, slide, and hurl snowballs at one another when there is snow present. Of course, you can also build the snowmen you’ve seen in movies or other strange places.
The most well-liked and likely location to get snow or snowfall close to Delhi is Manali. By mid-November, Manali’s second main draw, Rohtang Pass, closes for business. Thus, visitors are not permitted to Rohtang Pass until the end of April.
Nonetheless, depending on visitor safety, officials established snow sites at Gulaba, around 20 kilometres from Manali, and Marhi, approximately 37 kilometres from Manali. If Rohtang Pass is open, you can drive or take a Manali cab to get there. You have to study up on Rohtang Pass Permit and Updates. The main draw for visitors visiting Manali during the winter is the snow.
2. Opportunity to partake in snow activities
You may engage in a variety of snow sports during your winter vacation in Manali, including skiing, zorbing in the snow, snow tubing, and snow scooter rides. The snow spots in Gulaba and Marhi, which are close to Manali, are popular with local traders that provide these activities to Himachal Pradesh tourists.
Even if it is a little touristic, it is still enjoyable on its own if you haven’t done it before. Spending money is necessary, but if you do it with your family, especially the children, they will love it.
3. A decrease in the number of tourists and general crowding
The busiest season is in the summer, when Manali’s roads resemble those in old Delhi or any other congested area close to your house. During the summer, you will see traffic everywhere, with herds upon herds of people swarming the little roadways. Both locals and visitors are impatient due to the lack of tolerance on the road and the extreme difficulty in finding parking.
That being said, you will discover that there are less visitors and a smaller population in Manali throughout the winter. Lots of open areas for hanging out and smooth traffic flow. But occasionally, even during the winter, such as on New Year’s Eve and Christmas, Manali experiences a lock-down of tourists. Generally speaking, Manali in the winter offers the quiet and seclusion you need.
4. Fantastic discounts on lodging and other options
It goes without saying that all of the hotels and other lodging alternatives in Manali have great bargains and discounts on lodging. The majority of discounts fall between 35% and 45% off of standard rates. Winter savings on Manali hotels and lodging options begin in mid-November and go through the end of March.
Not only do private hotels qualify for these savings, but the tourism department-run HPTDC also provides 40% off of its Hadimba Cottages and Log Huts/Orchards Huts. Thus, yet another cost-effective incentive to visit Manali during the winter months.
5. Lower fares for cabs and commuters
You may anticipate reasonable reduced costs on local taxis and local commuting alternatives in Manali, just like on hotels and stay options. Since there is less demand for local taxis during the winter, drivers are more willing to give reasonable discounts. For most benefit, I will advise contacting a local taxi driver directly.
In addition to checking the more extensive List of Taxi Drivers for Ladakh – Srinagar – Leh – Manali with recommendations/reviews for DoW community members, you may connect with the local drivers directly by giving them a call.
In summary
It is important to remember to bring appropriate woolen clothing, such as jackets and thermals, when visiting Manali during the winter.
You now understand, I’m sure, how amazing and enjoyable a winter trip to Manali can be. I’ll be interested in learning more about your winter travels to Manali.