Adventure sports is now become a culture among youths and adventure enthusiastic. Himachal now has become a very prominent destination where mostly the young generation shows a lot of interest. Adventure activities is the best way to check human limitations, in which one can challenge and put to test his/her guts. There are many places in Manali of Himachal Pradesh, there are lots to offer to Adventure Lovers. Manali is a beautiful mountainous destination surrounded with rugged snow covered mountains. Manali is always on the bucket list of not only the people living in the country but also people living outside the country. When talking about an adventure destination in Himachal, numerous names comes in our mind. But nothing comes in parallel with the wide variety of adventure sports in Manali. So, in case you are still in a dilemma, about what are the adventure sports that Manali has to offer, lets just then take a seat back and simply go through the assorted to-do adventure activities list.
20 BEST ADVENTURE SPORTS IN MANALI
If you are looking for a wide array of adventure activities, then Manali is the destination for you. Manali is a beautiful hill station which is famous all around the world for its culture, traditions, handicrafts and currently it is gaining a lot of name for the number of adventure activities that it offers to the tourist. There are a lot of adventure activities in Manali that one can indulge in on a trip.
HERE IS LIST OF THE ADVENTURE ACTIVITES IN MANALI:
- River Rafting – Fight the gushing waters
- Paragliding – Birds eye view
- Skiing – Play around the snow
- Hiking – Stroll amidst the nature
- Mountain Biking – Embrace the adrenaline rush
- Mountaineering – Go beyond your comfort
- Zorbing – See the world upside down
- Jeep Safari – Travel with the local
- Snowboarding – Slide along chilly winds
- River Crossing – Challenge your fears
- Angling – Catch your own seafood
- Snow Scooter – Skid through the snow
- Quad Biking – Cross the varied terrains
- Camping – Witness a thousand stars after the sun sets
- Trekking – Conquer those mountains
Now let’s talk about each one of these mentioned above in details:-
River Rafting
For the people those who wish to conquer the hard currents of the waters, river rafting in Manali is a must. The challenge of surviving through the wicked twists and turns of the rapids will quench your thirst for adventure in Manali. Before starting, the rafters are given a brief introduction and made wary of the lurking dangers. This is amongst the most loved adventure activities in Manali.
Adventure Level: Moderate. During winter it can be difficult too.
Best Time To Do: March to July
Where To Do: Pirdi to Jhidi
Package Cost: Starting from INR 500 to 2000 per couple
Tip: Always follow your guide attentively.
Paragliding in Solang Valley
Surf along majestic mountains and get intimate with deep blue skies while paragliding in Manali. One must possess nerves of steel to make the initial jump, after all it is considerably one of the most challenging adventure sports in Manali.
Adventure Level:- High
Best Time To Do:- April to December (Only on a clear sunny day)
Where To Do:- Solang Valley (13 Kms away from Manali)
Cost:– INR 1500-3000
Tip: Wear clothes that are really comfortable.
Paragliding in Kullu Valley
Surf along majestic mountains and get intimate with deep blue skies while paragliding in Manali. One must possess nerves of steel to make the initial jump, after all it is considerably one of the most challenging adventure sports in Manali.
Adventure Level:– High
Best Time To Do:– April to December (Only on a clear sunny day)
Where To Do:- Raison, Kullu Valley (15 Kms from Kullu and 25kms before Manali)
Cost:– INR 1500-3000
Tip: Wear clothes that are really comfortable.
Skiing
Skiing is one of the most sought after adventure sports in Manali. Enjoy snowy fantasy with skiing at famous Solang Valley, Its around 13km from Manali. Skiing is offered along with prior training sessions and assistance by experts. One can enjoy Skiing in Rohtang, Marhi, Gulaba and also in Dhundi. Experience of skiing in Manali will always interesting and keep the moment memorable.
Adventure Level: Moderate
Best Time To Do: January and February
Where To Do: Solang Valley, Rohtang, Marhi, Gulaba and Dhundi
Cost: INR 1000 onwards
Tip: If its sunny, wear sunglasses. If its cloudy, wear goggles.
Trekking
Amidst a vast assortment of adventure trip in Manali, Hiking allows to soak in the beauty of serene landscapes. Also, Hiking provides a perfect opportunity for availing the experience of camping in Manali.
Adventure Level: Easy to Moderate
Best Time To Do: May to October
List of Treks can be Done in Manali:
- Beas Kund Trek
- Bhrigu Lake Trek
- Hampta Pass Trek
- Lamadugh Trek
- Pin Parvati Trek
- Chanderkhani Trek
- Bara Bhangal Trek
- Khar Myundari Trek
- Shitidhar Peak Climb
- Hamta Circle Trek
- Patalsu Peak Trek
- Friendship Peak Trek
- Rumsu Basecamp Winter Trek
- Sar Pass Trek
- Fakunda Peak Trek
- Manali to Bir Billing Trek – Thamsar Pass Trek
- Deo Tibba Basecamp Trek
- Prashar Lake Trek
- Baralacha Chandratal Lake Trek
- Great Himalayan National Park
Expenses : INR 5000 to 10000 per person
Mountaineering
Starting from rock-climbing and altitude-climbing, everything is covered under mountaineering done at Manali.
Adventure Level: Moderate to Difficult
Best Time To Do: All year round except monsoons
Where To Do: Beas Kund, Hanuman Tibba, and Deo Tibba, Manali Peak
Cost: INR 3000 onwards.
Mountain Biking
Biking through the raw tracks of Manali’s hills requires a skilled handling of bicycle and a sound experience of cycling on rough mountain tracks. Enjoy climbing uphill, and then downhill cycling in Manali.
Adventure Level: Easy to Moderate Best Time To Do: All year round
Where To Do: Manali – Rohtang Pass – Baralacha La Pass – Lachalangla Pass – Tanglang la – Khardung la – Manali
Cost: INR 20000 onwards
Zorbing
List of Manali adventure sports — Zorbing — will provide you a view of a world turned upside down.
Adventure Level: Easy to moderate
Best Time To Do: January to May; October to December:
Where To Do: Solang Valley
Cost: INR 500 per person
Jeep Safari
Jeep Safari is one of the interesting activity as well as dangerous activity in Mountains. One can enjoy and experience very closely the life in mountains and different challenges to face during adventure in the mountains.
Adventure Level: Easy to Moderate
Best Time To Do: June to September
Where To Do: Manali – Tsomoriri Lake & Manali to Leh & Manali to Spiti
Snow Boarding
One of the famous adventure sports in Manali is snowboarding.
Adventure Level: Difficult
Best Time To Do: January to March
Where To Do: Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley
Quad Biking
One can ride across various terrains on an ATV or a quad bike and explore the dense forests around Manali. The trails differ according to the package one picks, or the money one pays for the quad bike tour.
Adventure Level: Moderate
Best Time To Do: throughout the year
Where To Do: River Beas, Rocky River Trail, Kiwi Trail
River Crossing
It can be quite challenging as one has to cross a river hanging from a rope. Adventure Level: Easy to Moderate
Best Time To Do: Throughout the year, except monsoon Where To Do: Van Vihar, Solang Valley
Angling
One can try angling on a trip to Manali and day trips can be planned to places like Haripur, Patlikhul and Raison.
Best Time To Do: March to July
Where To Do: Haripur, Patlikhul and Raison
Snow Scooter
One can either ride their own scooter or have an instructor along to drive while they enjoy the ride.
Best Time To Do: December to February
Where To Do: Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass
Camping
A sport that appeals to every thrill and adventure seeker is definitely camping in Manali. Best Time To Do: May to June
Where To Do: Sethan, Solang Valley, Bhuntar
Hiking
The innumerable small hiking trails that Manali has to offer is extraordinary. Be it the snowy mountains of the Himalayas or the lush greens of the jungles, Manali is idyllic to escape the hustle and bustle.
Best Time To Do: May and June
Where To Do:
- Tosh Valley Trek
- Malana Trek
- Bijli Mahadev Winter Trek
- Kheerganga Trek
- Trekking to Chika
- Vashisht Jogini Waterfall Trek
