Name: Solang Valley
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Solang Valley

Solang Valley in Manali is Famous for All Kinds of Adventure Sports

Scenic View of Baspa River Flowing Through Solang Valley

Solang Valley

Manali Himachal Pradesh

#55 Among Things To Do in Manali

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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)

Also Refered As:

Solang Nallah

Solang Valley, Manali Overview

The main adventure hub located about 14 kilometers from Manali, known for skiing and snowboarding in winter (Dec–Feb) and paragliding, ATV rides, and ropeway views in summer. It gets crowded quickly after 10 AM, so visiting early helps avoid long queues and higher activity prices.

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

Best time: Best time for paragliding varies according to seasons.
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

If you catch the sight of people rolling away down the valley whilst in a giant transparent ball, you have just witnessed zorbing! There are overhead cable car rides available as well, which gives a b (Read More)reathtaking view of the entire valley.

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!

Apart from the wide variety of adventure sports available here, there are swings at the base of the valley for the kids. Other leisure activities like Horse riding, fancy photography are the other att (Read More)ractions that keep tourists engaged and maintains a fair-like the atmosphere in the valley throughout the day.

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Solang Valley Snowfall Time

The crystal snow in Solang starts making an appearance towards the beginning of October. With the onset of core winter months, the temperature can drop down to -1 °C with nights being especially chilly, so carrying plenty of woollens is advisable. December to January is the peak time for snowfall and is the ideal time to enjoy adventure sports.

Solang Valley Weather and Best Time to Visit

The best part about Solang Valley is that it is an all-season place. Visiting Solang, hence depends on your purpose. If you want to enjoy winter sports, visiting Solang from November to February is recommended as the valley is covered with snow during that time of the year. Winters are also preferred for the lovely weather. The valley, when covered in snow, looks magnificent. During summers, the valley experiences mildly hot afternoons while it continues to be cold in the mornings and evenings. Adventure sports change depending on the season.

How to reach Solang Valley

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.

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.
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.