Indian Wildlife Club Forum

Planning a Himachal Pradesh trip in 2026? Most travellers from the capital book a Delhi to Manali tempo traveller for a comfortable group journey it's the most popular road trip route in North India. Once you arrive, these 10 attractions are absolutely unmissable:

• Rohtang Pass: Snow-capped peaks, skiing & panoramic Himalayan views at 3,980 m

• Solang Valley: Best spot for paragliding, zorbing & cable car rides (upgraded ropeway in 2026)

• Hadimba Temple: Iconic 16th-century pagoda temple inside serene Dhungri cedar forest

• Atal Tunnel & Sissu: World-class highway tunnel leading to breathtaking Lahaul Valley

• Old Manali: Bohemian riverside cafés, apple orchards & old-world wooden charm

• Vashisht Hot Springs: Mineral-rich therapeutic baths beside the ancient Vashisht Temple

• Jogini Waterfall: A refreshing 2 km trek from Vashisht village with cascading mountain waters

• Mall Road: Shopping, Tibetan handicrafts, street food & the pulse of Manali's social life

• Great Himalayan National Park: UNESCO World Heritage Site; home to snow leopards & 1,100+ sq km of wilderness

• Nehru Kund: A glacial spring on the Leh-Manali Highway, perfect for nature lovers & photographers

"Most travellers from the capital book a Delhi to Manali tempo traveller for a comfortable group journey it's the most popular road trip route in North India."




Best time to visit Manali in 2026

• Mar – Jun (summer adventure)

• Oct – Nov (clear skies)

• Dec – Feb (snowfall season)

• Location: Himachal Pradesh, India

• Road trip from Delhi: ~540 km, 12–14 hrs

• Altitude: 2,050 m above sea level

• Ideal trip duration: 4 – 6 days

Travelling by tempo traveller from Delhi? Share your route, stopovers, and tips below especially for Solang Valley's new 2026 ropeway!