Recommended Tourist Activities In Manali

Around Manali,there are ample opportunities for adventure sports and fishing. The Mountaineering Institute in Manali organises courses in skiing, rock climbing and mountaineering. The Institute and the tourist office, along with private tour operators organise treks from Manali. The best season is after the rains from mid-September till end of October. The trek routes are arduous and can be treacherous, so be sure to have well trained guides in addition to the regular maps.

Slopes at the Solang nala, Patalsu, Kothi, Marhi and Rohtang Pass have been developed for skiing. At Rohtang and Patalsu, skiing can also be done in summer. The swift flowing Beas River between Bhuntar and the Larji gorge is used for white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking. The best season is from end of May till early July when the water levels are the highest. Private tour organisers and rafting clubs are developing this water sport, and organise basic equipment, meals and a return trip at about Rs. 900. Paragliding and heli-skiing on the slopes of Solang nala is also being promoted by some private adventure sports organisers, though the charges are quite steep.