Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour Manali (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour)
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience authentic Manali; popular hippie trail and also considered as backpacking capital of India known for majestic snow-capped mountains, lush green plains, soothing and serene climate, mystical atmosphere, and a jolly local culture on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun and entertaining storytellers. This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Capture the hues of the city; it’s winding streets, ancient buildings, markets, houses, temple and friendly local people who make it all so colorful and vibrant. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not, this walking tour will be a unique, fun and memorable experience for you.
Inclusions
What's included
- Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
- Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.
- Great conversations and interesting stories
What's not
- Hotel Pickup and Drop
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Itinerary
Our tour start from the Mall Road Square referred to as the heart of the town and buzzing with activity throughout the day. Journey continue on Mall Road and we will visit a Godess Durga Temple with fantastic local architecture and craft work.
Walk through the energetic Manali Bazaar the main shopping and business center of Manali, a great place to see a variety of stuffs, antique items and local trivia.
Visit one of the oldest temple in Manali dedicated to the Hidimba Devi situated inside the Van Vihar (a grove of ancient cedar woods)
Visit a Buddhist Monastery representing the Buddhist culture and a beautiful statue of Budha
Visit the Tibetan Monastery name Himalayan Nyingmapa Gompa one of the most famous monasteries with high religious significance and architectural beauty showcasing idol of Sakyamuni in a sitting or meditative posture.
Walk through the windding lanes, old houses, hilly terrain and stop at historic hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva & featuring unique wooden architecture. Our tour ends at Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art showcasing Himachal heritage with various traditional objects & building model.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet our storyteller at Jawaharlal Nehru Statue, Mall Road Square, Mall Rd, Siyal, Manali
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Yo Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Manali
- Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 42 experiences we list in Manali.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Manali
Manali is a Himalayan hill town in Himachal Pradesh, in the Kullu Valley on the Beas River, with cedar forests, hot springs and snow-covered passes.
Manali lies at about 2,000 metres in the Kullu Valley, where the Beas River runs between pine and deodar forests and apple orchards. Old Manali, a village of wooden houses, lies a short way north of the newer town. Hadimba Temple, a pagoda-style wooden shrine dating from 1553 among tall cedars, is dedicated to Hidimba, a figure from the Mahabharata.
Top-ranked sights in Manali: Solang Valley, Hidimba Devi Temple (Dhungari Temple), Manu Temple (Manu Mandir).
