Manali travel guide

Manali Tourism | Manali Guide

You're Going to Love Manali

With a population of 8,341, Manali is a must-see destination in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Manali has to offer.

When to visit Manali

Manali in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manali in February
Estimated hotel price
AED 97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manali in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 178 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Manali, with an average rainfall of 12 mm.

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How to Get to Manali

Plane

Although Manali doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kullu Bhuntar (KUU), which is located 25 miles from Manali. The shortest flight to Manali from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 21h 50m.

Plane

Although Manali doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kullu Bhuntar (KUU), which is located 25 miles from Manali. The shortest flight to Manali from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 21h 50m.

Airports near Manali

Airlines serving Manali

SpiceJet
Okay (65 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)
Alliance Air
Good (4 reviews)

Where to stay in Manali

Average rates range from around AED 141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 363 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Manali

Most booked hotels in Manali

Hotel Mountain Face by Snow City Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 44+
Snow Valley Resorts & Spa Manali
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 246+
The Orchard Greens
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 77+

Hiring a car in Manali

Expect to pay AED 4.60 per litre in Manali (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 55.09 and AED 73.45.

Expect to pay AED 4.60 per litre in Manali (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 55.09 and AED 73.45.