# Places to Visit in Manali 2026: 20 Sights with Timings, Fees & Distances

> The 20 best places to visit in and around Manali, from Hadimba Devi temple, Old Manali and the Vashisht hot baths to Solang, the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, Naggar castle, the Roerich estate, Kullu, Manikaran and Kasol, with distances, verified timings and fees, best season and time needed for each.

- **URL:** https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/places-to-visit-in-manali
- **Category:** Guides
- **Published:** 2026-10-27
- **Updated:** 2026-10-27
- **Author:** Dharamshala Stay Team
- **Image:** https://www.dharamshalastay.com/images/places/hadimba-temple.jpg (The wooden Hadimba Devi temple with its tiered roofs among deodar trees in Dhungri, Manali)

**Short answer:** In Manali town, the must-sees are **Hadimba Devi temple** (open 8 am to 6 pm), **Old Manali and the Manu temple**, **Mall Road** with the **Tibetan gompa** and **Van Vihar**, and the **Vashisht hot baths** about 3 km away. Further out are **Solang Nala** (about 14 km), the **Atal Tunnel** (south portal about 25 km), **Rohtang Pass** (about 50 km, permit needed, closed in winter) and **Naggar** with its castle and the **Roerich estate** (about 20 to 22 km). Kullu, Manikaran and Kasol make long day trips down the valley.

![Snow peaks above the upper Kullu valley of the Beas near Palchan, on the road from Manali to Solang](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/images/places/kullu-valley.jpg)

Timings and fees below are only those we could confirm on an official site (Incredible India, the Kullu district permit portal, the Roerich trust) on **27 October 2026**. Where we could not, we say "not listed" or "not verified". Distances are approximate road distances from the Mall Road area.

## Places to Visit in Manali: Quick Table

| # | Place | Distance from Mall Road | Timings / fee | Best season | Time needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mall Road | 0 km | Open street; free | All year | 1 to 2 hours |
| 2 | Hadimba Devi temple | About 2 km (walkable) | 8 am to 6 pm; fee not listed | All year | 1 hour |
| 3 | Van Vihar | By Mall Road, on the Beas | Ticketed; fee not verified | March to November | 1 hour |
| 4 | Manali Gompa (Gadhan Thekchhokling) | Near Mall Road | Hours not listed; go morning or evening for prayers | All year | 30 minutes |
| 5 | Club House (HPTDC) | On the Old Manali road | Fee not verified | March to November | 1 hour |
| 6 | Old Manali and Manu temple | Uphill, across the Manalsu stream | Village open all day; temple fee not listed | All year | Half a day |
| 7 | Vashisht temple and hot baths | About 3 km | Baths 7 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 9 pm; fee not listed | All year | 1 to 2 hours |
| 8 | Jogini falls | Hike from Vashisht village | Free; no official hours | April to June, September to November | Half a day |
| 9 | Jagatsukh | About 6 km | Open all day | All year | 1 to 2 hours |
| 10 | Sethan | About 12 km uphill via Prini | Open all day | Snow from January; summer for walks | Half a day |
| 11 | Solang Nala | About 14 km | Activity prices set by operators | Winter for snow; summer for adventure sports | Half to full day |
| 12 | Atal Tunnel and Sissu | Tunnel south portal about 25 km | No permit; police limits in winter | All year, subject to road orders | Full day with Solang |
| 13 | Gulaba | About 27 km | Rohtang permit needed beyond the Gulaba barrier | Snow in spring and late autumn | Half day |
| 14 | Rohtang Pass | About 50 km | ₹500 permit + ₹50 per car, online; closed to tourists in winter | Roughly May to November | Full day |
| 15 | Hamta Pass trek | Trek starts at Jobri, above Prini | Vehicle congestion charge ₹200 car | Summer (high pass, about 4,270 m) | 3 to 4 days |
| 16 | Naggar Castle | About 20 to 22 km | HPTDC heritage hotel; visitor fee not verified | All year | 1 hour |
| 17 | Roerich estate (IRMT), Naggar | Short walk above Naggar castle | Closed Mondays; ₹100 Indians, ₹300 foreigners | All year | 1 to 2 hours |
| 18 | Kullu town | About 40 km | Open all day | All year; October for Dussehra | Half day |
| 19 | Manikaran | About 85 to 90 km via Bhuntar | Gurdwara and temples open to visitors | March to June, September to November | Full day |
| 20 | Kasol | About 80 to 85 km via Bhuntar | Open all day | March to June, September to November | Full day or overnight |

## What can you see in Manali town?

### 1. Mall Road

The centre of Manali: the bus stand, shops, restaurants and taxi stands are all here, and Van Vihar and the Tibetan gompa are a short walk away. It is the most convenient base and the most crowded in May-June and at Christmas-New Year. On snow days, it fills with people.

### 2. Hadimba Devi temple

**What it is:** a wooden, pagoda-style temple to the goddess Hidimbi, built in **1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh** around a cave and a rock worshipped as the deity, in the Dhungri cedar forest (Incredible India; Wikipedia). The tiered wooden tower is about 24 m tall, with carved doors.

- **Timings:** 8 am to 6 pm (Incredible India). Entry fee: none listed.
- **Getting there:** about 2 km uphill from Mall Road through the deodar forest (walk or short taxi ride).
- **Nearby:** a shrine to Ghatotkacha, Hidimbi’s son, stands close by.
- **Tip:** in peak season, go early in the day to beat the crowds.

### 3. Van Vihar

A park of tall deodars beside the Beas, next to Mall Road, with paddle boats on a small pond. It is ticketed, but we could **not verify the current fee** on an official site, so check at the gate.

### 4. Manali Gompa (Gadhan Thekchhokling)

A Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Mall Road built by **Tibetan refugees in the 1960s** (Incredible India). Visit in the **morning or evening** to see prayers. No official hours or fee are listed. For the far larger Tibetan heritage of Dharamshala, see our [Dalai Lama temple guide](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/dalai-lama-temple-guide).

### 5. Club House

An HPTDC-run recreation complex on the Old Manali road with indoor games and small rides, popular with families. We found **no official current fee or hours**; prices quoted online differ, so check at the counter.

### 6. Old Manali and the Manu temple

The old village above the Manalsu stream, with timber-and-stone houses, guesthouses and cafés. At the top is the **Manu temple**, dedicated to the sage Manu (Incredible India). It is a pleasant half-day on foot. The lanes are steep and narrow, so leave the car below.

## What can you see near Manali (within 30 km)?

### 7. Vashisht temple and hot baths

**Vashisht** village is about **3 km** from the centre of Manali, across the Beas (Incredible India). Its sulphur hot springs feed public baths with **separate areas for men and women**, beside temples to the sage Vashisht, Shiva and Rama.

- **Bath hours:** 7 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 9 pm, daily (Incredible India). Fee: none listed.
- **Village hours:** 7 am to 9 pm (Incredible India).

### 8. Jogini falls

A waterfall above Vashisht, reached by a footpath through orchards and forest that starts in the village. Travel guides put it at roughly 3 km each way; we have **not found an official distance**. Wear proper shoes and carry water. Avoid it in heavy rain, when paths turn slippery.

### 9. Jagatsukh

A village about **6 km** from Manali on the left bank, with old temples including the **Gaurishankar temple** (Incredible India). Easy to combine with Naggar on the way down the valley.

### 10. Sethan

A small village about **12 km uphill from Manali** via Prini, below the Hamta valley. In winter it is known for **igloo stays**: The Tribune reported (January 2023) that the project began with six igloos in 2017 and had grown to more than 30, run in January and February, with hosts driving guests up in 4x4s. We have not verified the 2026-27 igloo season.

### 11. Solang Nala

About **14 km** north-west of Manali (Wikipedia), Solang is Manali’s ski slope in winter and its adventure-sports hub in summer. Activity prices are set by local operators. See our full [Solang Valley guide](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/solang-valley-guide).

![The portal building of the Atal Tunnel under the Rohtang Pass, with its approach road](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/images/places/atal-tunnel.jpg)

### 12. Atal Tunnel and Sissu

The **9.02 km Atal Tunnel**, opened in October 2020, has its south portal about **25 km north of Manali** and cuts the Manali-Keylong road from 116 km to 71 km (Wikipedia). Beyond the north portal, **Sissu** in Lahaul is the usual snow stop. **No permit is needed**, but in winter the police decide daily how far tourist vehicles may go. Check our [Rohtang Pass and Atal Tunnel status page](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/rohtang-pass-atal-tunnel-status).

### 13. Gulaba

A snow point on the Rohtang road about **27 km from Manali** (Wikipedia). The **Gulaba barrier** is where Rohtang permits are checked; in winter, police often stop traffic here or lower down at Kothi.

## Is Rohtang Pass worth it, and when is it open?

### 14. Rohtang Pass

At about **3,980 m**, Rohtang is roughly **50 km** from Manali. You need an **online vehicle permit** (₹500 plus a ₹50 congestion charge for cars, from rohtangpermits.hp.gov.in; daily quota 1,200 vehicles). It is **closed to tourist vehicles in winter** and usually reopens in **May**; in 2026 the road opened to Marhi on 4 May. If you visit in winter, Solang and the Atal Tunnel side are the alternatives. Live status: [Rohtang Pass and Atal Tunnel status](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/rohtang-pass-atal-tunnel-status). Winter plans: [Manali in December and January](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/manali-in-december-january).

### 15. Hamta Pass trek

A high pass at about **4,270 m** linking the Kullu valley with Lahaul; the trek usually starts at **Jobri** and takes **3 to 4 days** (Wikipedia). The official permit portal lists a congestion charge for vehicles going towards Hamta (₹200 car or jeep, ₹100 two-wheeler, printout compulsory). Go with an experienced, registered operator. For treks you can book with us around Dharamshala, see our [treks page](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/treks).

## What is there to see down the Kullu valley?

### 16. Naggar Castle

Naggar is about **20 to 22 km** south of Manali on the left bank of the Beas, at about 1,800 m (Incredible India; Wikipedia). Its castle, built by Raja Sidh Singh more than 500 years ago in the local stone-and-timber kath-kuni style, has been run by **HPTDC as a heritage hotel since 1978** (Wikipedia). Visitor entry fees quoted online differ, so we have **not verified** the current fee; ask at reception.

### 17. Roerich estate and art gallery (IRMT)

The home of the Russian painter Nicholas Roerich, now run by the **International Roerich Memorial Trust**, about a 30-minute walk above Naggar castle (Incredible India). Official details (IRMT, checked 27 October 2026):

| Detail | Official information |
|---|---|
| Closed | Mondays; also 26 January, 15 August, 2 October, 25 December, Holi and Diwali |
| Hours, April to October | 10 am to 6 pm (ticket office closes 5.30 pm) |
| Hours, November to March | 10 am to 5 pm (ticket office closes 4.30 pm) |
| Lunch break | 1 pm to 1.30 pm |
| Tickets | ₹100 Indian visitors, ₹300 foreign visitors, ₹30 children |
| Camera | ₹30 photography, ₹60 video; no photos inside the art gallery |

### 18. Kullu town

The district headquarters, about **40 km** from Manali (Bhuntar airport is about 10 km south of Kullu). The **Raghunath temple** dates from 1650 under Raja Jagat Singh (Wikipedia), and the town hosts the great **Kullu Dussehra** fair in October; see our [Kullu Dussehra 2026 guide](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/kullu-dussehra-mela-2026). River rafting on the Beas runs between Manali and Kullu in the warmer months; choose operators who give life jackets and helmets.

![Tourists rafting on the Beas river in Kullu district](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/images/places/beas-rafting-kullu.jpg)

### 19. Manikaran

A pilgrimage town in the Parvati valley at about **1,760 m**, about 35 km from Bhuntar (so roughly 85 to 90 km from Manali). Its hot springs run at **64 to 80°C** and food is cooked in them; the Manikaran Sahib gurdwara and the Ram temple, built by Raja Jagat Singh, are the main shrines (Wikipedia). It is a long day trip from Manali; staying a night in the Parvati valley is easier.

### 20. Kasol

A riverside village about **30 km from Bhuntar** and about **3.5 to 4 km before Manikaran** (Wikipedia), popular with backpackers and trekkers. See our [Kasol travel guide](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/kasol-travel-guide).

## How should you group these sights?

| Day | Sights | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hadimba temple, gompa, Van Vihar, Mall Road, Old Manali | All walkable or short taxi hops |
| Day 2 | Solang Nala, Atal Tunnel, Sissu (or Rohtang with a permit in season) | Leave by 7 or 8 am |
| Day 3 | Vashisht baths and Jogini falls | Half a day; easy afternoon |
| Day 4 | Jagatsukh, Naggar castle, Roerich estate, Kullu | Not on a Monday (Roerich closed) |
| Day 5 | Kasol and Manikaran | Long day, or stay a night |

For a full trip plan, costs and where to stay, see our [Manali travel guide](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/manali-travel-guide). For getting there, read [how to reach Manali](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/how-to-reach-manali), or [book a Dharamshala to Manali taxi](https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-manali-taxi).

## What is confirmed and what is not (27 October 2026)

| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Hadimba temple hours (8 am to 6 pm) | Confirmed, Incredible India |
| Vashisht bath and village hours | Confirmed, Incredible India |
| Roerich estate hours, closures and tickets | Confirmed, IRMT official site |
| Rohtang permit fee and quota; Hamta congestion charge | Confirmed, official permit portal |
| Entry fees at Hadimba, Vashisht, Manu temple and the gompa | Not listed on official pages |
| Van Vihar, Club House and Naggar castle visitor fees | **Not verified** (online figures conflict) |
| Jogini falls trail distance | **Not verified** officially |
| Sethan igloo season 2026-27 | **Not verified** |

## FAQs

**What are the best places to visit in Manali?**
In town: Hadimba Devi temple, Old Manali and the Manu temple, Mall Road with the Tibetan gompa and Van Vihar, and the Vashisht hot baths about 3 km away. Nearby: Solang Nala (about 14 km), the Atal Tunnel and Sissu, Rohtang Pass in season, and Naggar with its castle and the Roerich estate.

**What are the Hadimba temple timings?**
Hadimba Devi temple in Manali is open from 8 am to 6 pm, according to Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism), checked on 27 October 2026. No entry fee is listed. The temple is about 2 km uphill from Mall Road in the Dhungri cedar forest, and queues build from late morning in peak season.

**What are the Vashisht hot spring timings?**
The Vashisht baths are open daily from 7 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 9 pm, with separate areas for men and women, according to Incredible India. Vashisht village is about 3 km from the centre of Manali, across the Beas.

**Is the Roerich art gallery in Naggar open on Monday?**
No. The International Roerich Memorial Trust at Naggar is closed on Mondays and on some national holidays. It opens 10 am to 6 pm from April to October and 10 am to 5 pm from November to March. Tickets are ₹100 for Indian visitors, ₹300 for foreign visitors and ₹30 for children.

**How far is Solang Valley from Manali?**
Solang Nala is about 14 km north-west of Manali on the road towards the Atal Tunnel and Rohtang. It is the main snow and ski area in winter and an adventure-sports hub in summer. On snow days police may restrict traffic, sometimes allowing only 4x4 vehicles.

**Can I visit Manali sights without a car?**
Yes, for the town. Mall Road, Van Vihar, the gompa, Hadimba temple and Old Manali are walkable, and Vashisht is a short taxi or auto ride. For Solang, the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, Naggar, Kullu or Kasol you need a taxi or a local bus.

## Sources

- [Hidimba Temple: built 1553, open 8 am to 6 pm (Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, checked 27 October 2026)](https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/himachal-pradesh/manali/hidimba-temple)
- [Vashisht Temple and baths: hours and distance (Incredible India, checked 27 October 2026)](https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/himachal-pradesh/manali/vashisht-temple)
- [The Manali Gompa (Incredible India, checked 27 October 2026)](https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/himachal-pradesh/manali/the-manali-gompa)
- [Naggar: 20 km from Manali; castle and Roerich gallery (Incredible India, checked 27 October 2026)](https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/himachal-pradesh/manali/naggar)
- [Jagatsukh: 6 km from Manali (Incredible India, checked 27 October 2026)](https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/himachal-pradesh/manali/jagatsukh)
- [Manali destination page, incl. Manu Temple (Incredible India, checked 27 October 2026)](https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/himachal-pradesh/manali)
- [Visiting the International Roerich Memorial Trust: hours, closures, tickets (official site, checked 27 October 2026)](http://irmtkullu.com/visiting/)
- [Rohtang permit fees, quota and documents (official permit portal, checked 26 October 2026)](https://rohtangpermits.hp.gov.in/Home/InformatoryScreen)
- [Hamta Pass permit and congestion charge (official permit portal, checked 27 October 2026)](https://rohtangpermits.hp.gov.in/HamtaPass/InformatoryScreen)
- [Now experience Inuit life at Manali’s Hampta valley: Sethan igloos (The Tribune, 31 January 2023; checked 27 October 2026)](https://tribuneindia.com/news/now-experience-inuit-life-at-manalis-hampta-valley-475117)
- [Hidimba Devi Temple (Wikipedia, checked 27 October 2026)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidimba_Devi_Temple)
- [Manali, Himachal Pradesh: Solang 14 km, Rohtang 51 km (Wikipedia, checked 27 October 2026)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manali,_Himachal_Pradesh)
- [Atal Tunnel (Wikipedia, checked 27 October 2026)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atal_Tunnel)
- [Gulaba: 27 km from Manali (Wikipedia, checked 27 October 2026)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulaba)
- [Hampta Pass (Wikipedia, checked 27 October 2026)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampta_Pass)
- [Naggar (Wikipedia, checked 27 October 2026)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naggar)
- [Kullu: Raghunath temple, distance to Bhuntar (Wikipedia, checked 27 October 2026)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kullu)
- [Manikaran (Wikipedia, checked 27 October 2026)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manikaran)
- [Kasol (Wikipedia, checked 27 October 2026)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasol)
- [Kullu-Manali Airport, Bhuntar: 52 km from Manali (Wikipedia, checked 27 October 2026)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kullu%E2%80%93Manali_Airport)

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