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Why visit Manāli
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 138 places to eat, 180 places to stay and 21 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Manāli
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About Manāli
Manali (Hindi: manālī, pronounced [mənaːliː]) is a resort town, near Kullu town in the Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at the northern end of the Kullu Valley, formed by the Beas River. The town is located in the Kullu district, approximately 270 kilometres (170 mi) north of the state capital of Shimla and 544 kilometres (338 mi) northeast of the national capital of New Delhi. Manali is a popular tourist destination in India and serves as the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti district as well as the city of Leh in Ladakh.
From the Wikipedia article Manali, Himachal Pradesh (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Manāli on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do21
9 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes138
The Deox Cafe
Cafe · American, Burger, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian · 1.4 km
Temple rd, Vashisth, Opposite Bhrigu Hotel Manali-Leh, manali
Mo-Su 09:00-23:00
Maa Hadimba Dhaba
Restaurant · Chinese, Tea, Chicken, Asian, Sandwich, Curry, Coffee Shop, Indian, Local · 0.7 km
Rendezvous
Restaurant · Indian, Italian, International
Mo-Su 08:30-23:45
Beej
Cafe · Tea, Coffee Shop, Indian, Local
009 Manu Mandir Road
Green Garden Café
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Indian, Italian, Local, Noodles · 1.5 km
Various in expensive choices and large chai
Silverspoon Restaurant
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Coffee Shop, American, Sandwich, Breakfast, Grill
Silverspoon Peddler Street, Old Manali
126 more on the map.
History
Manali’s history blends ancient mythological traditions with trade, medieval temple heritage, and modern tourism development. The town’s name derives from Sanskrit Manu-Alaya (“abode of Manu”), reflecting a local legend that Sage Manu resettled humanity here after a great flood. In medieval times, the region was part of the broader Kullu principality and saw the construction of enduring temples such as the 16th-century Hidimba Devi Temple. Under British rule in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Manali began to emerge as a hill retreat, with infrastructure and orchard cultivation introduced by colonial visitors. After Indian independence, Manali’s growth accelerated as a tourist destination, facilitated by improved road links and leisure amenities.
Captain A. Banon and J.S. Mackay were the early apple orchardists in Manali.
From the History section of Manali, Himachal Pradesh on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay180
Churches and places of worship25
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare10
Map of Manāli
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Getting there and nearby towns
Bhuntar Airport (KUU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 42 km away.
- Nagar 13 km south, about 13 min by car
- Kulu 34 km south, about 34 min by car
- Kyelang 38 km north, about 38 min by car
- Shamshi 44 km south, about 44 min by car
- Bhuntar 44 km south, about 44 min by car
- Jogindarnagar 47 km southwest, about 47 min by car
- Pālampur 60 km west, about 1 h by car
- Mandi 65 km south, about 1 h by car
- Dharamsala 80 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mcleodganj 80 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hadimba Devi Mandir, Rishabh gaur, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hidimba Devi Temple, Manali, Rohan Pinto, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HidambaDevi temple 01, Piyushbatra1999, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HidambaDevi temple 02, Piyushbatra1999, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manu Temple, Sharmaraghav4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Factory Worker Making Clothes (Unsplash), Igor Ovsyannykov igorovsyannykov, CC0
- Complex of the Manu Temple, Sharmaraghav4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Unfinished Business (Unsplash), Igor Ovsyannykov igorovsyannykov, CC0
- Michael Goodine, Manali Boy, Michael Goodine, CC BY 4.0
- Manu Temple Road, Manali, India (Unsplash Ds6ml8Ft3XA), Igor Ovsyannykov igorovsyannykov, CC0
- Sewing Supplies (Unsplash), Igor Ovsyannykov igorovsyannykov, CC0
- Manu Temple Road, Manali, India (Unsplash e5gJPvSgvxk), Igor Ovsyannykov igorovsyannykov, CC0
- Threads for sewing in a workshop. (Unsplash), Igor Ovsyannykov igorovsyannykov, CC0
- Independent Textile Factory in Manali India. (Unsplash), Igor Ovsyannykov igorovsyannykov, CC0
- Fruit Presentation (Unsplash), Igor Ovsyannykov igorovsyannykov, CC0
- Old Manali, Manali, India (Unsplash MSK-2kuYJDE), Igor Ovsyannykov igorovsyannykov, CC0
- Yak In Manali, Catherine Lunaa, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pinus wallichiana cone, Robin Abraham from Mumbai, India, CC BY 2.0
- Elaphe hodgsoni 147446363, Name, CC BY 4.0
- Elaphe hodgsoni 147446307, Name, CC BY 4.0
- Elaphe hodgsoni 147446317, Name, CC BY 4.0
- Hillside House in Manali (3776747747), Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bread omelette in Manali (3777565066), Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shingle roofs in Manali (3777554866), Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Manali Sunset (3774445897), Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Manali Banks, Naomisahay05, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Manali Wisdom, Naomisahay05, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laudakia tuberculata 153873715, Name, CC BY 4.0
- Old Manali Market in 2009, Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- River Beas, Kiran Jonnalagadda Camera location 32° 15′ 08.22″ N, 77° 10′ 36.78″ E View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap 32.252284; 77.176883, CC BY-SA 2.0
- River Crossing (3777577164), Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Two men crossing the River Beas in Manali in 2009, Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A man crossing the River Beas in Manali in 2009, Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- A woman crossing the River Beas in Manali in 2009, Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- My Manali, Rakesh Kumavat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CLOUDY MOUNTAINS, Rakesh Kumavat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Two women crossing the Beas river in 2009, Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Manali Himachal Pradesh, Messishob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woman crossing the Beas river in 2009, Kiran Jonnalagadda from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Club House Manali (5) (16743073154), Ashish Gupta from Noida, India, CC BY 2.0
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