A go-to destination for all backpackers, Manali offers good hikes, great food, and a breezy mountain lifestyle.
Now, explore Old Manali with a brand-new Zostel! Escape the ordinary with Zostel Old Manali (Goshal Road)âs deluxe private rooms, rad dorms, buzzing common areas, workstation with a view, multi-cuisine cafĂ©+bar, and a bonfire space under the stars.
Chill with us at Zostel Old Manali amidst panoramic Himalayan views, apple orchard and a gorgeous garden cafe. Located at the unbeatable location of Old Manali, our backpacker hostel is an ideal place to laze around with other backpackers.
Our hip new backpacker hostel near Manali, Zostel Manali (Vashisht), aka Chauhan Guest House, opens a new pocket to explore in a good-old destination. Bringing indulgence to backpacking, this hostel has chic spaces, and breathtaking views.
Located 20 km before Manali, Zostel Dobhi invites you to explore Himachalâs offbeat Fojal valley. With plenty of space to unwind, the hostel houses workstations along with umpteen common areas for you to party with your gang.
Enthralling mountain views, snowfall in winters, cafes enhancing your leisure time, and a bundle of different experiences for travellers: what else could you possibly need from a mountain getaway? Pampering backpackers with fine hikes, travellers with abundant snow, and dreamers with a variety of flowers, a star-filled sky, and the pleasantest weather, Manali is a popular travel destination that disappoints nobody. Come here for a hot plate of pasta amidst the mountains or an excursion in the wilderness, this town in Himachal Pradesh has you covered for it all.
Manali is very well known for its posh cafes that serve cuisines ranging from Italian to Northeastern. A locally brewed rice beer called Lugdi takes a little time to develop a taste for, but once you do, youâll thank us.
Calling out all true-blue hikers, Manali not only has so much to please your eyes, but also your thirst for adventure. A number of hikes cater to a plethora of travellers who are intrigued by the mighty mountains and natureâs glory. Among these, Jogini Waterfall Trek, Hampta Pass Trek, Patalsu Peak, Parashar lake are some of the famous ones.
The river Beas runs through this town, making every turn and narrow climb blissful. Soak your feet and submit to the cold waters of the river for hours at a time. And the best part, you won't have to go far for it.
The town is named after saint Manu, who came here to meditate and re-create human life after it was tragically washed out in the great Himalayan floods. The saint is a local legend and his temple is still revered by the locals.
It is said that every local family/resident in Manali owns at least one apple tree, amidst other vegetation. The soil here yields a high quality of fruits and vegetables, all thanks to the Beas River. In peak season, blossoms of cherry, apple, peach, and apricot trees bloom, painting the town delicate and mesmerising.
Unlike other places in India, where temples are made for Gods and their helpers alike, Manali happens to have a temple dedicated to a demon. The Goddess Hidimba was the demon wife of Bhima and has the Hidimba temple to her name.
