Manali 3 Nights / 4 Days Group Tour
First-timers who want the full Manali circuit without overspending
₹12,000 ₹15,000 per person
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Solang is less a village than a wide grassy shoulder of the Beas valley, hemmed by the Dhauladhar on one side and the run-up to Rohtang on the other. In summer it is a green bowl used for paragliding, zorbing and ATV rides. From late December the whole floor goes white and the same ground becomes Manali's beginner ski slope, with the ropeway carrying people up towards Mount Patalsu for the view.
It is also the most commercially dense place in the valley. Boot and jacket rental, sledges, snow tubes and photo touts all cluster at the entrance. Prices are negotiable and quality varies, which is exactly where a local operator saves you money and argument.
What's actually there
- Beginner ski slope with instructors on hire from December to March
- Solang ropeway towards the Patalsu ridge for a valley-wide view
- Paragliding launch — short hops and longer flights, April to June
- Snow tubing, sledging and ATV tracks on the valley floor
- Anjani Mahadev temple and waterfall, a short walk uphill
Local notes
- Rent boots and a jacket in Manali, not at Solang — the same gear costs noticeably less down in town.
- Reach by 9:00 AM in peak winter. The parking fills and the last 3 km can take an hour by 11:00 AM.
- Agree the price for every activity before you sit on the sledge or step into the harness.
- In heavy snow the road may be cut at Palchan and you transfer to a local 4x4 — that is normal, not a scam.
Snow, month by month
Solang Valley sits at 2,560 m. Shaded months below are when it reliably holds snow.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Altitude | 2,560 m |
|---|---|
| Distance from Manali | 13 km |
| Drive time | 35–45 minutes from Manali |
| Type | Valley & snow-sports meadow |
| Season | Snow from late December to March; paragliding and zorbing from April to June |
| Entry | No entry fee; activities charged individually |
| Snow months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Included in | 8 packages |
Get here
8 packages include Solang Valley
Manali Couple Package 2N/3D from Delhi
Couples with a short window who want privacy, not a bus full of strangers
₹26,000 ₹35,000 per couple
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Kullu Manali Kasol Tour Package 3N/4D
Groups who want the Parvati valley added to the standard Manali circuit
₹12,000 ₹16,000 per person
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Shimla Manali Tour Package 4N/5D
Families who want two hill stations in one holiday
₹11,999 ₹14,000 per person
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Manali Honeymoon Package 4N/5D
Newly-weds who want a quiet valley-side room and zero group logistics
₹32,000 ₹42,000 per couple
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Manali to Spiti Valley Circuit 6N/7D
Travellers with a week and a tolerance for altitude and rough road
₹19,999 ₹26,000 per person
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Manali Snow Special 2N/3D
People flying in for one thing: snow they can stand in
₹9,999 ₹13,000 per person
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Manali Stay + Taxi Combo
People who book their own travel and just want a room and a reliable driver
₹1,499 ₹2,200 per room per night
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Solang Valley — common questions
Is there snow at Solang Valley right now?
Solang reliably holds snow from late December to mid-March. In April and May you will usually find patches near the ropeway and the upper slopes but not on the valley floor. From June to October the valley is green.
Do I need a permit for Solang Valley?
No. Solang needs no permit. The permit requirement starts above Gulaba on the road to Rohtang Pass.
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