Best time to visit Manali
| Honeymooners | All thru the year except monsoon months Monsoon Months in Manali : Mid - July to Mid Sept. |
| Best time to visit Manali to experience snow | Snowfall : Mid Dec- Jan Snow Activities: Jan - Early June Details below |
| Bargain Hunters | January to Mid March - Crowds are sparse Manali is pretty with snow Hotels offer discounts upto 50% |
Quick Summary : Manali Snow Activities
| Month | Snowfall | Activities |
| Jan. | Yes | Skiing; Sledding ; Snow mobile |
| Feb. | Yes | Skiing; Sledding ; Snow mobile |
| Mar | Yes | Skiing; Sledding ; Snow mobile |
| April | Skiing; Sledding ; Snow mobile | |
| May | Skiing; Sledding ; Snow mobile | |
| June | Skiing | |
| Jul - Sept | ||
| Oct. | Mid | Skiing |
| Nov. | Yes | Skiing; Sledding ; Snow mobile |
| Dec. | Yes | Skiing; Sledding ; Snow mobile |
1. Snowfall : Possibility of fresh snowfall at Manali town, Gulaba, Solang or at Rohtang Pass. This does not mean there will be a continous snowfall in marked months!
2. Snow Activities : Marked months are those in which one could possibly indulge in amateur skiing, snowboarding, snow mobile or just to throw snow balls at one another. In short, snow activities uncommon in much of tropical India.
For snowplay one has to head to Solang valley, Gulaba or to Rohtang Pass.
By June, snow begins to thaw even at Rohtang pass, making it difficult to indulge in snow activities.
3. Rohtang Pass: Border Road Organization decides as to when Rohtang Pass will be open for tourists. Marked months are ones in which it is most likely to remain open.
2. Snow Activities : Marked months are those in which one could possibly indulge in amateur skiing, snowboarding, snow mobile or just to throw snow balls at one another. In short, snow activities uncommon in much of tropical India.
For snowplay one has to head to Solang valley, Gulaba or to Rohtang Pass.
By June, snow begins to thaw even at Rohtang pass, making it difficult to indulge in snow activities.
3. Rohtang Pass: Border Road Organization decides as to when Rohtang Pass will be open for tourists. Marked months are ones in which it is most likely to remain open.
Monthwise details for Snow activities at Manali
| Month | Snowfall | Snow Activities |
March | Occasional snowfall at Solang/Snow Point | Snow play: Solang Snow Point |
April | Rare to experience snowfall | Snow play: Solang Snow Point |
May | - 〃 - | Snow play: Snow Point |
June | - 〃 - | Limited Snow play : Rohtang Pass |
July | - 〃 - |
Snow in Manali
| Month | Snowfall | Snow Activities |
Aug. | Fresh snowfall : Rare | |
Sept. | - 〃 - | - 〃 - |
Oct. | At Rohtang Pass sometimes it can be heavy. | Snow activities by mid October |
Nov. | At Snowpoint | Snow play: Solang Snow Point |
Dec. | Fresh snowfall in and around Manali | - 〃 - |
Jan. | Possibility of experiencing snowfall at Manali itself | Snow play: Solang Snow Point |
Feb. | - 〃 - | Winter Carnival in mid February |
March | Likely to experience fresh snowfall at Snow point | - 〃 - |
Monthwise details for Rohtang Pass
| Month | Rohtang Pass |
March | Rohtang Pass : Normally closed |
April | Rohtang Pass : Normally closed |
May | Rohtang Pass normally opens Mid May 2013 Update : To open onMay 1st |
June | Rohtang Pass will be open for most part of the month. Head to Leh along Manali - Leh highway |
July | Monsoon is active with possibility of frequent land slides enroute Rohtang Pass |
August | - 〃 - |
September | Rohtang Pass: Open for most days. |
October | - 〃 - |
November | Rohtang Pass: Can close anytime based on climate conditions |
December | Rohtang Pass: Closed |
January | Rohtang Pass : Closed |
March | Rohtang Pass : Normally closed |
Snow Play at Manali
- There are many vendors at Snow play areas (Solang valley, Snow point, Rohtang Pass) who provide "snow wear" on hire .These include, pair of snow shoes, gloves and snow suit. Please check them, especially the boots, as a damaged boot can lead to intense pain especially if your feet is exposed to the cold snow. Negotiate charges for snow wear and activities as vendors will try to fleece you. We have provided both Government mandated rate as well as average rate paid by tourists
- Snow mobile and other adventure activitiesare centred at Solang Valley, 12 kms from Manali.
- Contact Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports,Manali (ABVIMAS) for short term skiing lessons.
Finding Snow at Manali
Snowfall is not an all year phenomenon. Unfortunately, package holiday operators and hotels make false promises and set wrong expectations. To enjoy snow and to experience fresh snowfall, visit Manali in winter. Between July and September, even if you do find snow around Manali, chances are that it will be slippery, dirty, hardened and not good for children to play around.
During summers, the adventurous and young can visit tribal districts of Lahaul-Spiti. They are cut off from rest of the world for nearly six months as they are covered in snow. Manali-Leh road trip is enjoyable especially on your own bike.
Manali Snowfall in 2013
Higher reaches, including Rohtang and Baralacha passes received the season's first snowfall on Oct 1.
Manali Snowfall in 2012
- Manali witnessed heavy snowfall in January 2012 and as well as in February 2012 much more than in previous years. Snow gave an extra nip to valentine day celebrations.
- Dec 2011: Manali celebrated a white Christmas as there was fresh snow fall inDecember
- Manali witnessed fresh snowfall in April 2011. This is not a very common and do not expect to experience fresh snowfall in April 2012.
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