Best time to visit Kullu Manali
Kullu and Manali are favourite destinations of all tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh. Both these hill stations are so beautiful that when you visit, you feel as though you are in the lap of nature. The weather is pleasant and so soothing throughout except for the monsoon season from July-September. Experiencing the view of hills surrounding Manali is a marvelous experience, especially when they are covered with snow.
Manali not only attracts nature lovers but also for adventurous people, as many adventurous sports and activities are conducted here. Some of the other activities are River rafting in Beas river flowing mainly through Kullu, Paragliding, Snow biking, skiing and trekking in Solang valley and Rohtang pass.
River rafting would be real adventurous during the summer season as the snow melts and the water flow in the Beas river is heavy. Good trained rafters are there to guide the tourists and make them enjoy the thrilling experience.
To enjoy the snowfall and the nature’s blessing of white cotton like soft bits of frozen water on you, then the best season to experience is between December-January. Mostly during this time and by February- March, Rohtang pass and Solang valley in Manali are covered completely with snow. Tourists can enjoy snow biking and skiing on these snow clad hills and mountains.
Paragliding could be experienced almost throughout the year.
Manali will not actually disappoint any tourist coming there in any season except for the monsoon as there are plenty of places to visit and to relax. The places for tourists interest are Beas river valley, Solang valley, Tibetan Monastery, Hadimba temple, Vasisht temple and Rohtang pass.
During the peak snow season, tourists are advised to use proper warm clothing and they are available on rent on the way to Rohtang pass and Solang valley.
To help the tourists, Himachal tourism administration has fixed the rates for some items which are used in Rohtang and Solang valley on rental basis. Below are the details
1. Warm coat, snow shoes and stick (set) –> INR 100 per person per day
2. Skiing dress –> INR 150 per person per day
3. Ski dress with Ski pair –> INR 350 per person per day
4. Ski dress, Ski pair with guide –> INR 500
5. Snow scooter joy riding –> 5 to 10 mnts INR 500, 10 to 20 mnts INR 1000, 20 to 30 mnts INR 1500
6. Horse riding –> INR 200 per person for half an hour