Manali

With spectacular valleys, breathtaking views, snowcaped mountains, lush forests of oal, fir, deodar and pine, Manali is a magical hill station in northern end of Kullu vally in Himachal Pradesh gifted to the world by the mighty Himalayas. 

Known to be one of the most popular destinations for Honeymooners, Manali offers magnificient views of the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar ranges covered in a thick blanket of snow for most parts of the year.

Over the last few years, Manali has evolved to be a place loved by young people looking for longer stays for workation. With ambient cafes, good wifi availability, small eateries and convenient shops, Old Manali is among the favorite neighbourhood for such people. There are many homestays and hostels offering dorm beds for cheap for longer durations. 

Apart from vacations and workations, Manali is must-visit for trekkers, as it's a great base for exploring this side of Himalayas. River Beas provides great rafting options in the nearby town of Kullu. Adjoining Parvati river, lies the Parvati Valley with  Kasol, Manikaran, Tosh and small villages attracting travellers for longer stays. Atal Tunnel now allows travellers to reach Sissu within a few hours making Spiti way more accessible. 

Tourists flock to Rohtang Pass & Solang valley for various adventure activities including skiing, paragliding, horse-riding & zorbing. It snows the most in the months of January & February followed by December and March. If you're very lucky, you might find some snow in April.