Manali Resort, Himachal Pradesh

About the resort

Cosily nestling amidst mountains and inviting apple orchards, Club Mahindra Manali resort offers stunning views, excellent hospitality, great food, opportunities for adventure sports and an all in all memorable family holiday experience. Experience the pleasure of coming really close with the snow-clad Himalayas at Club Mahindra Manali resort. It is easily accessible from Chandigarh (350 Km) and Delhi (585 Km), with excellent road connectivity. There is also the Manali airport in Bhuntar, which is a short 50 km away from Club Mahindra resort in Manali.

The best time to visit Manali is in the summer season, between the months of March and June. The mountains are still snowy though day time temperatures rise perceptibly after a long and cold winter. So you can explore the place to your heart’s content, sample delicious local food and shop in the quaint little bazaars as well.

Rooms and Amenities

All the rooms in Manali resort offer spectacular views and you don’t have to miss out on luxurious amenities and facilities in the lap of the mountains. After checking in, go on a visit to the serene Buddhist monasteries in the vicinity and come back enlightened. If you are looking for an adrenaline recharge, indulge in rafting, trekking and rock climbing. All rooms are equipped with modern comforts and the resort lobby also provides WiFi facility so you don’t ever have to be out of touch with the outside world. So get packing and visit Club Mahindra Manali resort to enjoy a relaxing holiday in the mountains. You can start by inquiring about the Club Mahindra membership fees and customise your holiday as per your requirements. Rooms are furnished with a double bed, sofa (except in HU), television, tea/coffee maker, with kitchenette for basic cooking (in 1BR) and a cosy bathroom with fresh toiletries and individual heaters to provide running hot/cold water. No lift facility is available. Constant sightseeing can be tiring, trust us. Relax after a tiring day by pampering yourself at the Spa and give yourself that much needed head and foot massage. Even better take the couple message. The spa also offers heat sauna, steam, jacuzzi, full body massage therapy and acupressure therapy. Get the bartender to fix yourself a drink at the Manali resort’s bar. The bar serves you the best of imported and domestic liquor, wines and liqueurs.

Food at Manali

When you are in a verdant, beautiful place like Manali, where freshness abounds, whether it is in the air you breathe or vistas around you, how can your food be anything else? The cuisine of Manali is all about fresh ingredients, ingredients that are grown in your neighbour’s backyard or someone’s vegetable patch. The cuisine of Manali is also about milk and dairy products. It figures prominently in most of the dishes here. The main crops are paddy, maize, kodra and salyara. The festive fare of Manali is also special and if you get a chance to try it, don’t miss the opportunity. Made with locally grown and sourced fresh ingredients every single meal Nhuari (breakfast), Klar (brunch), Dapohri (lunch) and Byali (dinner) provides you refreshing variety of vegetable dishes alongside a great selection of meat dishes. Khatta channa is a North Indian Punjabi style chickpea preparation with choicest spices and ingredients. The kabuli chana or chole are boiled along with tea leaves tied in a muslin cloth and then cooked in a delicious onion-tomato and ginger-garlic paste based spicy gravy. Serve Punjabi chole with onion rings as garnishing with kulcha or rice.

Festivals in Manali

Though celebrated across India, Dussehra in the hills is celebrated with the vigor it took the gods to mark the triumph of good over evil. The week long ceremony is celebrated in the month of October to pay tribute to Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. Also known as the Vasantotsava, Pipal Jatra is a carnival hosted in Kullu's Dhalpur that begins on the 16th day of Baisakh. Song and dance shows light up the spirit and stalls add color to the merriment.

Things to do in Manali

There is much to do and many places to visit in Manali. But you must have at least a rough idea of where to head first, the locations of the different spots, and what you can expect to see there. The following sections give you a fair idea of what to do and which places to visit in Manali as per your interests and duration of stay:

You have seen apples only in supermarkets and in the pushcarts of fruit vendors. To see how they are grown and picked, go on an apple picking (seasonal) trip in the famed orchards of Manali. If you have a romantic celebration in mind, we have everything to make it grand. Celebrate your special occasion with personalised fine-dining at the Honeymooners’s Hut. Go on a little picnic with your family, packed lunch and all, and enjoy the views of Manali. Not only your kids will love the sights but also you will enjoy the quality time you spend with your family as well. Take skiing lessons or enjoy a session of rock climbing. There are hordes of interesting activities designed for the adventurer in you. Don’t believe us? Go check out the Club Mahindra reviews by our happy members.

If you are in the mood for adventure, head to Jagatsukh which is an excellent trekking base. While the drive to Jagatsukh is itself a memorable experience, the place is an important hindu pilgrim destination as well. You could do easy one day hikes around Jagatsukh and whilst there, also explore the caves of Arjun and the Gaurishankar temple. The Solang Valley is popular for its annual skiing courses. Here, take in the most breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains and striking glaciers.

If you are kicked about snow adventure activities like snow scooter and skating, Solang is the place to be for beginners and experienced hands alike. At an altitude of 3979 metres above sea level, the mighty Rohtang Pass offers stunning views, huddled by mountains and hovered by ominous clouds. Rohtang is also quite popular with adventure seekers for trekking and other family friendly adventure activities such as horse riding, paragliding and beginner level skiing.

This region has some wonderful picnic spots, which are amongst the best places to visit in Manali. Visit Vashisht, a small village, renowned for its hot springs and temples and soak your feet in the thermal springs and seek blessings from the Gods of the hills. The crisp mountain air will rejuvenate your soul while the thermal springs will cleanse your body. Rahala Falls, at an altitude of 2501 metres offers awesome views of precipitous rocks and imposing glaciers. The impossibly pretty waterfalls can be encountered when you travel to Rohtang Pass. It is at a short distance of 16 km away from Manali and accessible. Have a look at this Himachal tourism guide to know more about places to visit in Himachal Pradesh during family vacation.

Beautiful views invite you at the Manikaran Gurudwara that attracts tourists from all religions. The divine vibe combined with breathtaking views and the presence of hot springs will make your trip to the gurudwara a memorable one. There are serene monasteries located in and around Manali, especially very close to the picturesque Rohtang Pass. Spend a serene day at the enchanting monasteries to enrich the zen experience. Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art provides you a glimpse into various cultural relics from the past. You can also visit the Rama and Hadimba temples for a more religious end to your trip.