Best Time To Visit Manali

Best time to visit Manali due to its timelessness and changing landscapes. Summers turn this place into a green abode that helps to rejuvenate. As the weather remains pleasant, this time of the year is the finest time to visit this place when flora and fauna remain at its best.For those who yearn for snow, winters are the perfect choice to witness the town embellished in white and strolling down the paths glittering with snow.

July welcomes heavy rainfall which causes heavy rainfall in and around the town that can cause landslides making it not an ideal time to visit.It can be engrossing to witness how the lush green mountains and pristine river streams wrap itself with the quilt of snow and how clouds meet the land at the various time of the year.So, here some of the places that can be explored around a year in Kullu-Manali.

Winter Season :
October to February is the winter season and is considered to be the best time to visit Manali to enjoy the fresh snowfall and the spectacular beauty of this place. The temperature drops down below -1°C, so make sure you carry enough woolens to keep yourself warm, especially for the chilly nights. Tourists arrive in huge numbers to enjoy the snowfall and pursue winter sports like skiing and skating. Manali also hosts an exciting Winter Carnival in January each year. Hotels are also usually expensive during this season and advance booking is mandatory.

Summer Season :
During summer(March to June), Manali has a charm that is incomparable with bright, colorful flowers in full bloom and a pleasant climate with an average temperature of around 25°C. The weather stays pleasant in the day and turns cool at night. This is the busiest season in this picturesque hill station as it serves a platter full of outdoor activities, which include river rafting, paragliding, trekking, and camping. The famous Rohtang Pass is open during this time and also, the famous Hadimba Temple Festival is held annually in May here. Hotels are usually expensive during summer and advance booking at least a month ahead is suggested to plan a hassle-free summer vacation in Manali.

Monsoon Season :
Manali experiences monsoon in the months between July and mid-September when the hill station receives an average of 200 mm rain. Traveling through Manali during monsoon can be a bit difficult as the hill station experience torrential rainfall, which triggers frequent landslides, thus blocking most of the roads. This is the lean tourist season in Manali. It is advisable to stay away from this place at this time, without being lured by the tremendous fall in the hotel prices.