Winter in Manali—picture essay
Times of IndiaGuest Contributor/SIGHTSEEING IN MANALI/ Updated : Nov 21, 2017, 16:40 IST
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Everyone heads to Manali to escape the stifling heat of the plains but to see this Himachal hill town in all its glory, there’s no better time than winter when the entire landscape is carpeted by a blanket of snow.
Everyone heads to Manali to escape the stifling heat of the plains but to see this Himachal hill town in all its glory, there’s no better time than winter when the entire landscape is carpeted by a blanket of snow. Read less
![Winter in Manali—picture essay Manali in Winter](https://static.toiimg.com/photo/30348678/.jpg)
Everyone heads to Manali to escape the stifling heat of the plains but to see this Himachal hill town in all its glory, there’s no better time than winter when the entire landscape is carpeted by a blanket of snow.
![Winter in Manali—picture essay Manali in December](https://static.toiimg.com/photo/30348659/.jpg)
The drive from Kullu to Manali is extremely picturesque but with sleet on the roads you have to drive carefully. You can stop virtually anywhere along the way for a snowball fight, or even to build a snowman!
![Winter in Manali—picture essay snowfall in manali](https://static.toiimg.com/photo/30348830/.jpg)
![Winter in Manali—picture essay manali weather in december](https://static.toiimg.com/photo/30348776/.jpg)
Winter or not, visitors can take a dip at the hot You can sulphur springs in Vashisth or head to Solang Valley which is ideal for novices who want to learn how to ski. Foodies have plenty of dining options at New Manali. Most restaurants offer fresh Himalayan trout, but try Johnson’s Café for the best fare. As you walk down the Mall Road, you can also partake of hot Gulab Jamuns from street vendors. Although small in size, they make the ideal snack for winter evenings.
Read more: Indian snacks to binge on in the cold winter months
![Winter in Manali—picture essay Winter food](https://static.toiimg.com/photo/30348692/.jpg)
With little to do in winter, most of the tourist action is centred on the Mall Road. Walk up a hill to visit the Hadimba Temple, which was built in 1553 and is dedicated to goddess Hadimba Devi.
![Winter in Manali—picture essay Hidimba Mandir](https://static.toiimg.com/photo/30348888/.jpg)
Where to eat: Johnson’s Café for some awesome trout, and Chopsticks for Tibetan and Chinese food.
![Winter in Manali—picture essay Snow Manali](https://static.toiimg.com/photo/30348928/.jpg)
Travel tips
Drive only if you have experience of doing so on mountain roads. Due to heavy snowfall, incoming buses often stop 15-20 kilometres short of Manali. From here, you can get cabs on hire. It's important to wear the right kind of footwear to walk on snow. You can also purchase snow shoes from local shops in Manali for 300 rupees.
Read more: Ideal winter holiday destinations in India
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