Guidebook to explore Manali

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Guidebook to explore Manali

Sightseeing

These are the places which are in to 3 km diameter of Mall road which is the center of Manali
with beautiful hike starting Vashisht temple, this is the biggest waterfall in Manali. There are 2 separate hikes to reach this waterfall.
47 locals recommend
Jogini Falls
47 locals recommend
with beautiful hike starting Vashisht temple, this is the biggest waterfall in Manali. There are 2 separate hikes to reach this waterfall.
One of the oldest temples with natural hot springs (sulphur springs)
26 locals recommend
Vashishtha Temple
26 locals recommend
One of the oldest temples with natural hot springs (sulphur springs)
Buddhist Monastery, Manali
Gompa Road
Most famous place in terms of tourists. It is near to Mall road market and there is a beautifully maintained nature park around the temple.
68 locals recommend
Hidimba Devi Temple
Siyal Road
68 locals recommend
Most famous place in terms of tourists. It is near to Mall road market and there is a beautifully maintained nature park around the temple.

Shopping

This is a local market where you will find every tourist at least once. Not a big market or mall road in terms of area, but this is the center of the city with many places walkable from here to explore.
Mall Road
Mall Road
This is a local market where you will find every tourist at least once. Not a big market or mall road in terms of area, but this is the center of the city with many places walkable from here to explore.

Entertainment & Activities

This is a seasonal activity and is near Vashisht Chowk.
Hot Air Baloon
National Highway 3
This is a seasonal activity and is near Vashisht Chowk.
Clubhouse Road
Clubhouse Road

Parks & Nature

Manali Nature Park
road
6 locals recommend
Nature park
Mall Road
6 locals recommend

City advice

Ways to save

public transport

There runs public transport to commute with city and nearby places which u can opt to save on your pocket. You can also hire an auto rickshaw or 2 wheeler which is cheaper to explore locally to save time in order to explore efficiently and more places. There also run e-bus between Manali and Solang and Manali - Naggar that you can consider.
What to pack

basic backpack

all seasons: Sunglasses layers of thermal cap sunscreen and moisturizer windcheater type jacket medicine for motion sickness and multivitamin