Short 4-day trek from Dhundi (Solang) to the Beas river source glacial lake beneath Hanuman Tibba.
Beas Kund is the glacial source lake of the Beas, under peaks like Hanuman Tibba and Friendship Peak. The trek starts at Dhundi beyond Solang and covers about 14.5 km over 4 days per Indiahikes. It is rated moderate and suits fit beginners.
Within 1 km of Beas Kund Trek.
Classic 5–6 day crossover from green Kullu side to barren Lahaul over Hampta Pass (14,065 ft); Jobra to Chhatru.
1553 pagoda-roofed wooden temple to Hidimba Devi set in a deodar forest above Manali, built over a cave shrine.
Manali's main shopping street with shawls, woollens, Tibetan goods, jams, pickles and eateries.
Side valley ~13 km from Manali known for skiing in winter and paragliding, zorbing, ATVs and a ropeway in summer.
16th-century wooden temple for Hindu goddess in Himachal Pradesh India
Wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh, India
Riverside cafe on the Manalsu in Old Manali with live music, Italian food and outdoor seating.
Small Old Manali coffee house since 2005, famous for its gooey chocolate cookies.
Trek from Ghera/Kareri village (taxi from Dharamshala) to Kareri Lake at 2,934 m.
Beginner-friendly forest trek of about 8 km one way from Baggi village to Prashar Lake.
Popular ridge trek above McLeod Ganj to 2,850 m; ~5.5 km from Galu Devi temple; forest dept entry/tent fee.
UNESCO World Heritage national park in Kullu (Tirthan, Sainj, Jiwa Nal, Parvati catchments); entry by permit.
Lake at ~2,730 m near Mandi with a floating island and a pagoda-style temple to Rishi Prashar; Saranauhali fair in June.
Last village of the Parvati valley at ~2,400 m, about an hour's walk above Barshaini; guesthouses and orchards.
Cliff-top fort monastery at about 3,894 m above the Spiti-Pin confluence; listed by WMF as endangered in 2006.
Shallow snow-fed lake at 2,934 m in the Dhauladhars above Dharamshala; frozen Dec–Mar/Apr.