Manali

Manali sits at about 2,050 metres at the head of the Kullu Valley, where the Beas river rushes past deodar forests and apple orchards with snow peaks rising on every side. For travellers from Hyderabad it is the classic Himalayan holiday: easy to reach via Delhi or Chandigarh, comfortable to stay in and packed with things to do, from snow play and paragliding to temple walks and long café afternoons.

Our Manali trips cover the town and then go higher and wider. You will visit the Hadimba Devi Temple in its cedar forest, walk the lanes of Old Manali and Vashisht with its hot springs, and spend a full day at Solang Valley for paragliding, ATV rides, ropeway views or, in winter, snow play and skiing. A drive through the 9-km Atal Tunnel takes you to Sissu in Lahaul, where snowfields and a frozen waterfall wait for much of the year. On the Manali–Kasol package, the second half moves to the Parvati Valley: riverside nights in Kasol, the hot springs and gurudwara langar at Manikaran Sahib, and an easy walk to Chalal village along the river.

Manali works for honeymooners, friend groups, families with children and anyone chasing their first snowfall. Summer brings pleasant days and the Rohtang and Lahaul roads, while December to February turns the valley white. The overnight Volvo from Delhi is part of the experience for many groups, though flying into Bhuntar or Chandigarh saves time. Whatever the season, the mix of mountain adventure and slow evenings by the river is what keeps travellers coming back.