Solang Valley
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Label : Great For Family Outing
Tags : Hills & Valleys
Timings : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Required : 3 - 4 hours
Adventure sports prices : INR 500 and above
How to reach: : Solang Valley is about 13 km from Manali and can be reached by car/cab (fares vary); the ride is about 25 minutes long.
Snowfall Season : December to January is the peak time for snowfall and is the ideal time to enjoy adventure sports.
Floor elevation : 2,560 m (8,400 feet)
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Solang Valley, Manali Overview
Solang Valley, located about 14 kilometers from Manali in Himachal Pradesh, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and adventure sports. This picturesque valley is a popular destination for skiing in winter and paragliding, zorbing, and trekking during the summer months. Surrounded by lush green meadows and towering snow-capped mountains, Solang Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Additionally, the Valley is easily accessible and serves as a base for various outdoor activities, making it an ideal spot for both thrill-seekers and nature lovers.
Situated on the way to Rohtang from Manali, every year the valley welcomes tourists in huge numbers. During winters, Solang valley is covered with snow, making skiing is a popular sport here, with training institutes and trainers located in the valley to supervise skiers and train beginners. As the snow melts, skiing is taken over by zorbing.
Another popular attraction of Solang valley, taking advantage of the slopes of the valley, you are likely to spot a huge transparent ball with mostly two people inside it rolling down the slope during summers. Yes, Zorbing is as much fun as it looks like. One of the most vibrant and enjoyable places in Manali, there is no way one can possibly miss this amazing valley, while here.
Must Know Before You Visit Solang Valley
Tips :
- The locals here are convincing and soft-spoken. They are bound to approach you and request to try the local traditional attires and posing for a picture (for which you will be charged).
- You might also come across furry rabbits and yaks and cobras which a tourist can pose with and get clicked.
- Bargain, do not accept photography or adventure sports deal as offered.
Solang Valley Highlights
1. Paragliding
Timings: In case you are planning to visit from January to May or October to December (Read More), then 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM is the time slot for paragliding.
Unavailable: This activity is generally shut down during the monsoon season due to unfavourable weather conditions.
Price: Cost of paragliding varies from INR 600 - 1800.
2. Zorbing
Price: Zorbing can be pursued here at a price of INR 500 per head and is a definite must try.
3. Horse Riding, Photography and a lot more!
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How to reach Solang Valley
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Air: The nearest airport is Bhuntar, it is 10m away from Kullu and 50 km away from Manali, there are light vehicles and busses available for travelling to Kullu- Manali. Other than that, most tourists prefer staying overnight in Bhuntar and go around the nearby tourist destinations.
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Road: The HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) runs regular buses from neighbouring states of Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. NH21 connects the city of Kullu- Manali to the rest of north India through Chandigarh. It is a beautiful highway with river Beas flowing on one side and many river side cafes and restaurants where tables are placed on the shore and guests can actually dip their feet in the cold water of Beas and enjoy their meal.
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