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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Manali

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Manali that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Guided walking tour of Manali's spiritual sites, Manali1

    1. Guided walking tour of Manali's spiritual sites

    · 2 hours

    Two-hour walking tour through Manali's cultural sites, including Ghatotkach Tree Temple and Manu Temple, with a local storyteller.

  2. Private 4-hour sightseeing tour of Manali, Manali2

    2. Private 4-hour sightseeing tour of Manali

    · 4 hours

    Four hours in an air-conditioned car—explore Manali's key sights with a personal guide.

  3. Bird-watching hike in Jibhi, Himachal Pradesh, Manali3

    3. Bird-watching hike in Jibhi, Himachal Pradesh

    · 3 days

    A guided nature hike focused on bird-watching and butterfly spotting, with evening stargazing sessions in the Himalayan forests.

  1. Four-day private yoga trekking retreat in the Indian Himalayas, Manali4

    4. Four-day private yoga trekking retreat in the Indian Himalayas

    · 4 days

    Four days of yoga and trekking in the Himalayas — daily yoga classes, meditation, and mantra chanting amidst stunning landscapes and fresh mountain air.

  2. 12-day private trek from Manali to Dharamshala, Manali5

    5. 12-day private trek from Manali to Dharamshala

    · 12 days

    Twelve-day trek from Manali to Dharamshala, featuring high mountain passes, lush valleys, and meals included, with a glimpse into local mountain life.

  3. 11-day private Pin Parvati trek and Spiti Valley jeep safari, Manali6

    6. 11-day private Pin Parvati trek and Spiti Valley jeep safari

    · 11 days

    A challenging 11-day trek from Parvati Valley to Spiti, crossing the Pin Parvati Pass at 5,319 metres, with jeep transport through remote villages.

  4. One-day hiking trip in Manali, Manali7

    7. One-day hiking trip in Manali

    5.0· 13 reviews

    All-day guided hike from 2,000m to 4,000m altitude — enjoy lush forests and views of the Himalayas.

  5. Jogini Waterfall trek from Manali, Manali8

    8. Jogini Waterfall trek from Manali

    5.0· 2 reviews· 6 hours

    A 6-kilometre round trip trek through forests to the scenic Jogini Waterfalls guided by a local.

  6. Top attractions in Manali, Manali9

    9. Top attractions in Manali

    5.0· 1 reviews· 6 hours

    Visit Hadimba Temple, Vashisht Temple, and a Tibetan monastery in a picturesque hill station surrounded by forests and the River Beas.

  7. Scuba diving at the USS Liberty shipwreck in Tulamben, Manali10

    10. Scuba diving at the USS Liberty shipwreck in Tulamben

    4.9· 198 reviews· 10 hours

    Two dives, 30-40 minutes each, at the USS Liberty wreck and Coral Garden, with guide and pickup from your hotel in Tulamben.

    I had a fantastic experience. Our driver, Bawa, was excellent, and the dive guide, Katut, was incredibly helpful and friendly. I truly enjoyed the whole adventure.Ahilala_T

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