Solang Valley

About Solang Valley

One of the most liked destinations for adventure activities in Manali (Himachal Pradesh) is the Solang valley. A small town on the way to Rohtang Pass and the world's longest highway tunnel in the world is the valley, which offers many adventure and recreational activities to the number of people visiting the Solang valley Manali. The Solang distance from Manali is around14 km with a variety of resorts at Solang valley view. Solang Nalla’s name is made up of the words "Solang” means “nearby village” and “Nalla '' means “small water stream”. Solang Valley paragliding is one of the best experience activities of all time, but there are many other activities such as ATV ( all-terrain vehicles) rides, Skiing of Solang Valley, and Zorbing at Solang Valley are some of the famous ones. This valley also is the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti the Himalayan Paradise through the Atal Tunnel at Solang Valley. The resorts at Solang Valley are some of the best for the views of Snow-covered peaks of the Dhauladhar range. Solang Valley activities are also best known for the variety of treks it offers and mountain experiences that are just magnificent. Solang Valley came into the limelight when Bollywood movie shoots started to happen here because of the snow and natural beauty of Solang Valley. Earlier Solang Nallah used to be the grazing ground for the domestic animals of the local people. Solang Valley has many variant shades in each season that makes this place more beautiful. Solang Valley has a river flowing along the famous Beas river of Manali. Solang Valley has all-time available taxi and bus services that make this place a more reliable one. Even the Ski resort with the Ski lift that goes about 300m for the beautiful view of the mountains is a breathtaking view. With a view of some of the tallest mountains of the Dhauladhar range. Going towards the Atal tunnel from Solang Valley one can even see the highest peak of the Dhauladhar range as the Hanuman Tibba at 5982 m.

Solang Valley Geography

Solang valley of Himachal Pradesh, height is located 2560m (8400 ft) above sea level which makes Solang valley one of the high-altitude destinations of Manali. Solang valley is in between the Solang Village and Beas river where one can experience the high peaks with snow caps, the lush green terrain that is accessible throughout the year for which the Solang valley is famous for adventure sports. Each season has a different adventure sport for one to enjoy. For the snow in Solang Valley, the temperatures in winters are around -10 degrees Celsius in the summer the temperature is around 20 to 25 degrees celsius.

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Atal Tunnel

Atal Tunnel of Solang valley is one of the recently built attractions in Solang Valley as it attracts a lot of people due to its reason that Atal Tunnel is the world's longest highway tunnel and also this tunnel made Lahaul and Spiti more accessible, through this tunnel one can save around 4 hours to reach Sissu in Lahaul via Atal Tunnel but before the tunnel, the route used to be from Rohtang La which attracts a lot of people to directly dip in the paradise of the Himachal Pradesh beauty. It takes around 15 km in 25 minutes to reach From Solang to Atal Tunnel.

Rohtang La

One of the high-altitude motorable passes is located near Manali and even from Solang Valley. The Rohtang pass is located 3978 m above sea level whereas Solang Valley’s height in meters is 2560m. Rohtang pass is one of the most beautiful destinations from where one can experience the transaction between mountain ranges to trans Himalayas. Rohtang pass is located only 50km from Manali it takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the destination. One can now explore Rohtang pass in a better way via Atal Tunnel in Solang and easily reach Rohtang pass.

Anjani Mahadev

Anjani Mahadev temple is a Solang Valley temple located just 2.5 km away from the Solang Valley. It is Shiv temple in Solang valley, the temple is famous for Shivling which is placed in the open and has a waterfall constantly falling on the Shivling, in winters the snowy shivling is formed due to the cold and snow. The temple gives one the best views of the nearby high mountains with the touch of holiness.

Solang Ropeway And Ski Center

The Solang valley ski resort offers the famous Gondola ride or Solang Valley Cable Car that is available to have the best views of Solang Valley, from where one can experience the magnificent view of Solang Valley and see from the top from high snow-covered mountains to the Beas river. The Gondola or Solang valley ropeway takes one from 2500m to 2898 m above sea level; it is approximately around 5 m of height gaining per second. The cost of the Solang valley ropeway is around 500 INR per individual.

Tourist Activities in Solang Valley

Paragliding in Solang Valley

Paragliding in Solang valley is one of the best experiences one gets from the top view of Solang Valley. The one who wants to explore the paragliding in Solang valley has 2 options - The Top and The Middle, the top-level takes the paragliding to a whole next level from where one can enjoy the birdseye view and enjoy the vast spread Himalayan ranges, it will cost around 3000 INR and the middle level will take one to a certain length of height where one can satisfactorily enjoy the view. The Solang valley paragliding and enjoy the ride will cost around 1000 INR.

Zorbing in Solang Valley

One of the most thrilling and liked adventure activities for all is zorbing in Solang valley, where an individual gets inside a big ball and from a gentle slope is pushed down towards the bottom, where the person inside experiences an adrenaline rush. Zorbing is an adventure recreational activity getting popular in Solang valley. Except for the rainy season from January to May, October to December one must go for Zorbing. The cost for an individual is about 350 INR and onwards depending on length and time.

ATV (All-Terrain Vehicles)

ATVs or All-terrain vehicles are one of the most fun rides when it comes to the mountains, especially in Solang valley even in hard snow or on rough terrains. For a short ride, the best place to go on is from Solang valley to Anjani Mahadev Temple and exploration. The duration of an ATV ride in Solang Valley is about 30 to 45 minutes and the cost depending on duration varies from 550 to 2500 INR.

Trekking in Solang Valley

Many beautiful treks start from or near Solang valley, where one can capture the true essence of the Himalayas and explore the places as only some had. Trek from Solang valley, which is one the most popular treks to visit, is the Beas Kund at the height of 3700 m. Many other peaks require technical knowledge and certification from mountaineering institutes.

Skiing in Solang Valley

Solang valley skiing is popularly known for its ski slopes all around India during the ski season. Solang starts from October till March. In Solang valley for professional skiers, there is a 500m vertical drop to the base station and for the new learners, there are many gentle slopes to enjoy. Solang valley skiing cost begins at just rupees 500INR.

Places near Solang Valley

Sissu (approx 28.4 Km from Solang Valley)

A small town of Lahaul that is located 28.5 km away from Solang valley, Sissu is famous for its high mountains with dry and barren lands covered with snow, one of the tops visited in Sissu is the Sissu waterfall popular for its white water and amazing views. Sissu is located at 3120m (10,235 ft), for adventure lovers, a trek that starts from the Sissu is the Raja Ghepan trek at 4146 m (13602 ft) above sea level.

Beas Kund (approx 9.4 Km from Solang Valley)

One of the popular destinations and an adventure sport-related activity in Solang valley is the Beas Kund trek. Beas Kund trek is known because of the mystery that from such a small lake a big Himalayan river flows. The height of the Beas Kund is 3700 m above sea level and takes around 16 km from Dhundi, the starting point of the trek to Beas Kund. During the trekking journey, one can experience many beautiful snow-covered mountains and ranges even the Hanuman Tibba, the highest peak of the Dhauladhar range is visible from the trek.

Jogini Waterfall (approx 8.8Km from Solang Valley)

One of the beautiful waterfalls near Manali and Solang valley is the Jogini waterfall located in Vashisht village formed by a water stream that adds up to the Beas river. The waterfall can be reached by a hike from the Vashisht temple; the length of the hike is about 4 km. It is not recommended to visit the waterfall during the monsoon season. The height of the waterfall is 150 m. The hike can be completed in 1 hour with a gentle walk.

Hadimba Devi Temple (13.6 Km from Solang Valley)

One of the top attractions near Solang Valley is the Hadimba temple located in Old Manali. The local deity and the wife of Bhim from the Mahabharata who sacrificed her son (Gathothakch) for the war, and the goddess is known for her good deeds and is worshipped by the people. The temple is built in Himachali architecture and is in the middle of a forest. The temple has a lot of horns attached to the exterior as sacrificial remains as it was a part of the temple. Solang valley to Hadimba temple takes around 30 minutes to reach.

Bhrigu Lake (approx 26.8 Km from Solang Valley)

The Bhrigu lake trek is one of the prettiest high-altitude treks in Manali near Solang valley. The trek is full of mythology related to the Rishi Bhrigu who meditated near the lake. The Bhrigu trek is 11 km long and 4235 m (13894 ft) above sea level. The adventure enthusiastic people love to explore this trek. The Bhrigu lake trek is on meadows where the tree line ends and only open grasslands are visible. The holy lake is the main attraction and the top of the trek.

Best Time to Visit in Solang Valley

The best time to visit Solang valley varies over the interests of an individual visit Solang valley. The weather in Solang Valley for the summer season (April to June) is the best to experience the outdoor activities and places). The months of July to September are advised to avoid the heavy monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh and for uncertainty issues. The month of October till March is best to experience the Solang valley for the snow and winter adventure activities of skiing, ATV rides, and many more. Solang valley is one best tourist places to visit at any time of the year.

Solang Valley in Summers

The Solang valley is most beautiful during the summer season because one can see the snow-covered mountains, the clear skies, and the green grasslands. People visit Solang valley and Manali to also get relaxation from the increasing temperatures of summers all over India. It is the best time to experience the Zorbing in Solang valley and to have a Paragliding experience over Solang Valley, also many treks start to open up by May from and nearby Solang valley.

Solang Valley in Monsoon

During the monsoon season that is from July to September due to heavy rainfall, it is not advised to travel to the Solang valley because of unpredictable and heavy rains and highly flooded rivers that can cause damage to the people, property, and things.

Solang Valley in Winters

Solang valley in winter is one of the best destinations to be at one can experience many snow-related activities available in Solang valley to enjoy. The skiing, the snowmobiling, zorbing, and the winter festival. During this season that is from October to March, the Solang Valley from its colorful theme changes itself into the white theme of snow.

How to Reach Solang Valley

Solang Valley by Air

Solang valley does not have its own airport, The nearest airport is in Bhuntar which is 61 km away and takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to reach. Bhuntar has regular flights from Delhi the distance between the two places is 411 km and the travel time is approx 1 hour 30 minutes. The cheapest flight that one can get will cost about 3800 INR.

Solang Valley by Train

The nearest railway station is in Joginder Nagar. From Joginder Nagar to Solang valley one can hire a cab to travel. The distance between the two is about 155 km which takes around 4 to 5 hours to reach the Solang valley.

Solang Valley by Road

Solang Valley is a hill station destination. It is easy to access the place by road as it directly leads one to the Solang valley. One can travel by car or cab from Delhi to Solang Valley. The distance is around 545 km it takes ideally 13 hours to reach the Solang Valley. One can also travel in private buses with a variety of options to travel, on overnight journeys of the semi sleeper bus type which cost approximately 1000 INR for travel. One can enjoy Solang valley by bike journey and it will be more fun and adventurous.

Places to Stay in Solang Valley

Solang Valley Resort

A luxury resort situated on the banks of river Beas in Solang valley near the ski slopes where one can enjoy all kinds of activities which include both indoor and outdoor activities. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the views. Solang valley resort per night cost is 9000 to 11,000 INR.

Solang Ski Resort

A budget Ski resort in Solang valley is located in the main picturesquare of Solang valley. With wooden works in the rooms of Solang Ski resort that add a touch of Himachali architecture to the resort. The cost per night room is around 2,500 to 3,500 INR.

Kalista Resort

The resort is located at the Burwa village of Manali which is just 10 km away from the Solang valley. The Kalista resort has a fabulous view of the hotel rooms and many other services. One can get good accommodation to stay at a very less cost of 1500 INR per night/room

Places to Eat in Solang Valley

Cafe 1947

One of the top-rated restaurants in Manali Solang valley is the Cafe 1947 restaurant. The cafe 1947 restaurant deals with food ranging for Vegans, Gluten-free food, Vegetarian food, and nonvegetarian food. The food cost ranges from 400 to 800 INR. The restaurant opens at 12 PM and closes at 11 PM.

Ride Inn Cafe

One of the must-try restaurants that fall on the way of Rohtang pass from Manali. The restaurant of Ride Inn Cafe is based on motorcycle themed lifestyle. The restaurant deals with cuisines of Italian, Thai, Chinese, Indian, and the local food of Himachal Pradesh. The restaurant food ranges from 200 to 500INR. The restaurant opens at 9 AM and closes at 10:30 PM in the night.

Johnson Bar and Restaurant

One of the perfect restaurants to spend your evening and enjoy the food and the vibe. The Johnsons bar and restaurant offers live music, bar facilities with cuisines like Indian, Asian and Italian. The food cost ranges from 222-666 INR. The restaurant opens at 8 AM in the morning and closes at 11 PM in the night.