5 places that compliment Manali trip

holy redeemer church ambala
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On your Manali trip, you can include these places as well to make it more wonderful, especially when these are the cities in the vicinity.

Dharamshala

Dharamshala
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Dharamshala is a beautiful city in the Himachal Pradesh state of India, surrounded by cedar forest. The city is also known for being a home to Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Some serene sites in this location include Chintpurni– a Hindu temple, St. John Church, Dal Lake, to name a few.

Distance between Manali and Dharamshala: 240 kilometers, 7.5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Manali to Dharamshala

Ambala

holy redeemer church ambala
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Ambala is a lovely city of the Haryana state of India. The city is named after the famed Ambika Devi of the region. The attractions of this city include-

  • Holy Redeemer Church
  • Ambika Devi Temple
  • European Cemetery

Distance between Manali and Ambala: 339 kilometers, 9.5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Manali to Ambala

Kasol

Trout fishing in Kasol
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Kasol is the hotspot for the people seeking treks in the Himalayan region. Kasol is truly a beauty with rivers, mountains, forests, all packed in one place. It is located in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. The main attractions of the city are-

  • Gurudwara Shri Manikaran Sahib
  • Manikaran hot water pool
  • Chalal trek trail
  • Shiv Mandir

Distance between Manali and Kasol: 77 kilometers, 3 hours drive

Book a taxi from Manali to Kasol

Chandigarh

Chandigarh Capitol Complex
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Chandigarh is a capital city of two states of India- Punjab and Haryana. The city is extremely well planned and peaceful. Some of the great sites of this city include-

  • Capitol complex and open hand monument
  • International Dolls Museum
  • Shantikunj Park
  • Sukhna Lake
  • Nada Sahib

To know more about the International Dolls Museum, click here.

Distance between Manali and Chandigarh: 310 kilometers, 8.5 hours drive

Book a taxi from Manali to Chandigarh

Shimla

Christ Church Shimla
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Shimla is known in the world for being a serene hill station of India. People mostly visit this place for relaxing summer holidays. The notable sites of the city are-

  • State Museum
  • Christ Church
  • Jakhoo Hill and Temple
  • Rashtrapati Niwas
  • Kalka-Shimla Railway

Distance between Manali and Shimla: 249 kilometers, 8 hours drive

Book a taxi from Manali to Shimla

Useful links-

Manali: One day trip planner

Best way to reach Manali

Beyond sightseeing, things to do in Manali