Plan a day trip around Manali

It probably would not surprise you that Manali has the unofficial honour of being the most visited places in the Indian Himalayas. But the hill station love doesn't end there. While you decide to step out and explore places to visit near Manali, you’ll be surprised with these even more beautiful and less crowded spots located in the lesser-traversed areas of the Himalayas. A slew of awesome hill stations close to Manali come up in our social network feeds quite often. If you've had your fill of the Manali’s central Mall Road and want to venture out from the hill town, then here are some short trips that you can plan while you're in the area.