Places to Visit Near Mall Road, Manali (With Distances)

Mall Road is the heart of Manali, and many of the town's best-loved places are only a short drive or walk from it. If you are looking for places to visit near Mall Road, Manali, this guide lists the main ones with approximate distances, so you can plan your days without wasting time on the road.

Our hotel is on Circuit House Road in Siyal, near Mall Road, so these are also the places our guests ask about most. The distances below are approximate and are measured from our hotel.

Places at a glance

• Mall Road: about 800 m. Cafes, local food and shops.
• Hadimba Temple: about 2 km. A 16th century wooden temple in a cedar forest.
• Old Manali: about 3 km. Cafes and quiet lanes.
• Vashisht: about 4 km. Hot springs and an old temple.
• Jogini Waterfall: about 5 km. A short trek from Vashisht.
• Solang Valley: about 13 km. Snow and adventure sports.
• Atal Tunnel: about 25 km. The road tunnel to Lahaul.
• Rohtang Pass: about 51 km. A high mountain pass, open in season only.

Mall Road

Mall Road is the busiest part of Manali. You will find cafes, local food, woollen shops and souvenir stalls, and it is a pleasant place for an evening walk. It is close to our hotel, so many guests simply walk there after dinner.

Hadimba Temple

Hadimba Temple is one of the best-known landmarks in Manali, about 2 km from Mall Road. It was built in 1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh and is dedicated to Hidimba Devi, the wife of Bhima in the Mahabharata. The wooden temple stands in the Dhungri cedar forest and has a tiered pagoda roof about 24 metres tall. There is no idol inside, because the shrine is built around a rock.

Most visits take 30 to 60 minutes. Weekends can be crowded, so go early on a weekday if you can.

Old Manali, Vashisht and Jogini Waterfall

Old Manali is known for its cafes, small shops and narrow lanes. It is a good place for a slow lunch or an evening coffee.

Vashisht is a village with natural hot springs and an old temple. From the village, a short trek through apple orchards leads to Jogini Waterfall. Wear shoes with a good grip, because the path can be slippery after rain.

Day trips from Manali

Solang Valley is about 13 km away. It usually has snow from around December to March, and you can try paragliding and other adventure activities in season.

The Atal Tunnel is about 25 km from Manali. It is a 9.02 km highway tunnel that opened in 2020 and links Manali with Lahaul. You do not need a permit to drive through the tunnel, and it is open most of the year, weather permitting. Many travellers drive to Sissu on the other side for a day trip.

Rohtang Pass is about 51 km away. It is usually open only from around May or June until October or November, and you need a permit to visit. The rules change from time to time, so check the official website or ask us before you plan the trip.

A simple one-day plan

• Morning: Hadimba Temple, then a walk through the cedar forest.
• Midday: lunch in Old Manali.
• Afternoon: the hot springs at Vashisht, and Jogini Waterfall if you like to walk.
• Evening: Mall Road for shopping, then dinner.

For a second day, choose Solang Valley, or the Atal Tunnel and Sissu.

Stay close to everything

A hotel near Mall Road saves time and taxi costs, and lets you return to your room to rest between outings. At The Sunlight Manali you can choose a room with a private balcony or open terrace, eat at our open terrace restaurant, and ask us to arrange a taxi or pick and drop, which is chargeable. You can also see our nearby places on the home page.

Before you go

• Distances are approximate. Check Google Maps for your exact route.
• Weather and roads change quickly in the mountains, especially in the monsoon and in winter.
• Read our guide to the best time to visit Manali to choose your dates.

Need help planning? Contact us and we will be happy to suggest a plan for your stay.