Gulaba Manali

At a distance of 21.5 km from Manali Bus Stand, 8 km from Kothi Village and 13.5 km from Marhi, the village of Gulaba is situated on the way to Rohtang Pass on Leh - Manali Highway. Gulaba is among popular places of sightseeing in Manali.

Gulaba is located at an altitude of 4000 m. It is named after Raja Gulab Singh of Kashmir who camped here while he was invading China through this area. Covered with snow from November to February, it is the next best alternative for skiing when Rohtang Pass is closed because of snowfall in winter. The view of the majestic snow capped mountains, the swirling Beas River and the small grasslands simply add charm to the area.

Gulaba has been famous for skiing and other adventure sports. Besides skiing, one can also get involved in exploring the beauty of the region through Paragliding. Gulaba has numerous high peaks from where one can have a full view of the scenic location. During the end of February or early March, the Manali-Rohtang road opens till Gulaba.

How to reach Gulaba in Manali
Gulaba is located on the road which connects Manali to Rohtang Pass. It is also well connected to the other tourist places such as Solang Valley. Solang Valley is just 4 kilometers away from Gulaba. Kothi is also just 4 to 5 kilometers far from the Gulaba village.The nearest airport is Kullu Bhuntar airport. You can visit Gulaba by private taxi, car and jeep. In addition to that, HPTDC also runs regular buses to Gulaba on the way to Rohtang Pass. The visitors to Manali can also make arrangements to visit Gulaba by speaking with the travel desk at their hotel.

Best Season to visit Gulaba in Manali
Gulaba is covered with snow all through the year. But, the best season to visit Gulaba are both winters and summers. The people who love the thrill of adventure sports visit Gulaba in winter when the Rohtang Pass is closed for people. Summer also brings its own magic to this place. The beautiful green scenery brings lot of tourist to savoring the serenity of the place. But, the visitors should wear layers and layers of woolen clothing for save themselves from the snow and cold.