5 Enthralling Things to Do in and Around Manali This Summer

Manali, India

By dearJulius.com Editorial Team

Manali is a city in the Kullu Valley of India.

[post_ads]Manali, at the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050m (6398 ft) in the Himalayas. Situated on the Beas river (Vyaas in Hindi) and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and the Rohtang Pass which is the main attraction near Manali.

With the temperatures soaring high and dust and pollution engulfing the plains, planning an escapade to Manali is not just relaxing but exciting too. And if you happen to be an adventure traveler, then here are 5 enthralling things to do in and around Manali this summer:

Without going to Bir, experience the thrill of paragliding right there in Manali. Witness the beautiful landscapes, gorges, woods and the soaring Beas river from above.

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Starting from Manali, this road trip takes you all the way to Ladakh via the World's Highest Motorable Road, Umlingla Pass. This one’s the ideal escapade for thrill seekers and adventure junkies. This activity spans a duration of 12 days/11nights.

Situated at an altitude of 3660metres, the Chandrkhani trek spans over a duration of 3days 2 nights. The trek originates 21 kilometres away from Manali at the Naggar settlement and en-route you can experience the aesthetic beauty and unparalleled charm of the Deo Tibba, Parbati and Pir Panjal peaks, the vast expanse of dark dense pine forests and so much more. This trek is one of the most aesthetically pleasing treks all over India.

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A moderately difficult trek, the trek to Kheerganga is one of the most popular treks starting from the Parvati Valley in Kasol. It takes you all the way up to Kheerganga where you can camp for a day or 2 and just relax and rejuvenate in the lap of nature. En-route the scenic beauty enchants you and takes you to another realm.

Bir Billing is famous for its paragliding and trekking and is also known as the paragliding capital of India. The activity spans over a duration of 2 days and 1 night’s time which offers a half day trek along with camping, bird watching, sightseeing, etc.