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Manali Travel Guide: Treks & Best Time

Beginner treks · High passes · Acclimatisation

Pine forests, alpine meadows, and high passes — a base for treks that range from easy day walks to demanding climbs.

Plan your trip

Best time: Late May to June and September to mid-October for trekking; December to February for snow. The monsoon brings landslide risk.
How to reach: Roughly 540 km from Delhi (12–14 hours) by overnight Volvo bus. Nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu), about 50 km away.
Getting around: Local buses and shared cabs reach most trailheads; a rented two-wheeler works for short hops in the valley.
Rough budget: A 4–5 day budget trip from Delhi can run ₹10,000–18,000 per person including bus, basic stays, food, and a guided day trek.

Day 1: Arrive and acclimatise: old Manali, Hadimba temple, slow walks, plenty of water.
Day 2: Warm-up trek to Jogini Falls or the Lamadugh meadow.
Days 3–4: A guided Beas Kund trek, or a longer Hampta Pass / Bhrigu Lake route for the fit.