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!