Manali · Experience
Old Manali Walk
Stone houses, orchard paths and a café lane above the Manalsu stream, two kilometres from town.
Overview
About Old Manali Walk.
Old Manali sits across the Manalsu bridge, about 2 km above Mall Road. The lower lane is the well-known café strip; walk ten minutes further and it becomes an ordinary Himachali village of slate roofs, apple orchards and the Manu Temple.
It is at its best out of season, when the shutters are down and you can hear the stream instead of the music.
Why you should do it
- The most walkable, least packaged part of Manali
- Cafés with valley views and long, slow breakfasts
- Manu Temple, said to be the only shrine to Manu in India
How to reach
Walk or take a cab across the Manalsu bridge from Mall Road.
Nearby attractions
Manu Temple · Hadimba Temple · Jogini waterfall · Vashisht
Things to carry
- Comfortable shoes
- A light jacket for the evening
Safety tips
- The lane is narrow and shared with vehicles — walk single file
- Carry a torch after dark; lighting is patchy
At a glance
Location
Old Manali, about 2 km from Mall Road
Best time
April to June and September to November; many cafés close in deep winter
Duration
Half a day
Difficulty
Easy, with a steady uphill from the bridge
Who can do it
Everyone comfortable with a gentle climb.
Plan it with us
We include Old Manali Walk in several Manali packages, and can add it to any custom trip.
FAQs
Old Manali Walk — questions.
What is the difference between Old Manali and Manali?
New Manali around Mall Road is the commercial town. Old Manali, 2 km uphill, is the original village — quieter, with cafés, orchards and guesthouses.
Is Old Manali good for couples?
Very. It is the calmer side of town, and most of our couple stays sit within a short drive of it.
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