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Learn to Ski in Solang
4 Days / 3 Nights · Manali to Manali
A beginner ski course on the Solang slopes, staying in Manali.
Duration4 days, 3 nights
Max altitude~2,500 m
LevelEasy
Starts and endsManali (trail starts at Solang)
SeasonJan – Mar
Walking4–5 hours on the slope each day
Getting there
- Reach Manali by the evening before day 1. Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi and Chandigarh; the nearest airport is Bhuntar (50 km).
- Pickup from your stay in Manali at 9 am on day 1.
- You are back in Manali by the evening of day 4. Book onward travel after 7 pm, or the next day.
About the trek
Solang is Manali's snow slope, 30 minutes from town. This four-day course takes complete beginners from first steps to linked turns with a trained instructor.
Skis, boots and poles are included.
Day-by-day itinerary
Manali · Solang slopes · Manali
Day 1Gear and first steps
Places today
Pickup in Manali, ski and boot fitting at Solang, and your first slides on the gentle slope.
OvernightHotel, Manali
Day 2Stopping and control
Snowplough, stopping and balance drills with your instructor.
OvernightHotel, Manali
Day 3Turns and longer runs
Linking turns and longer runs on the open slopes.
OvernightHotel, Manali
Day 4Practice day
Places today
A full practice day on the snow, then back to Manali by evening.
EndsBack in Manali
Included
- Transport from Manali to the start of the trek and back to Manali
- Stays as listed: hotel or homestay on road nights, tents on the trek (triple sharing)
- All meals on the trek (vegetarian), with tea and snacks
- Trek leader, local guides, cook and support staff
- Tents, sleeping bags, mattresses and kitchen gear
- Forest and camping permits
- First-aid kit and oxygen cylinder
- Microspikes and gaiters for the snow
Not included
- Travel to and from Manali
- Meals in Manali before and after the trek
- A porter for your own backpack (available on request)
- Personal gear: trek shoes, jacket and gloves (rentals available in Manali)
- Travel insurance
- Extra costs from weather, landslides or road closures
- Anything not listed as included
Is this trek right for you?
Complete beginners aged 12 and above.
Good to know- Weather decides the final plan on the mountain. Your trek leader can change campsites or turn back to keep the group safe.
On this trek
Places along the trail
In the order you reach them, with the day you are there.
1Day 1Solang Valley
The snow bowl 14 km above Manali: ski slopes and a ropeway in winter, paragliding and meadows in summer.
2Day 1Old Manali
The old village above the Manali Mall, with wooden houses, cafés and apple orchards along the Manalsu stream.
3Day 4Hadimba Devi Temple
A 16th-century wooden pagoda temple in a deodar forest above Manali, dedicated to the goddess Hadimba.
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Questions
Learn to Ski in Solang: questions, answered
How difficult is the Solang ski course?
The Solang ski course is graded easy, with 4–5 hours on the slope each day and a highest point of ~2,500 m. Complete beginners aged 12 and above.
When is the best time for the Solang ski course?
We run it Jan – Mar. Snow is deepest in January and February.
How much does the Solang ski course cost?
₹8,499 per person plus 5% GST for a group of 4 or more. It covers everything from Manali to Manali that is listed under Included: transport, stays, meals on the trek, the trek leader and guides, camping gear and permits.
Where does it start and end?
In Manali. We pick you up in Manali on day 1 and drop you back in Manali on day 4. The trail itself starts at Solang.
Is there a group batch for this?
This one runs private only, on the dates you choose, for your group. Tell us your dates and group size on WhatsApp.
What should I carry?
Trek shoes with grip, a warm jacket, thermals, gloves, a cap, sunglasses, a 40–50 litre backpack and a water bottle. We send the full kit list when you book, and you can rent most of it in Manali.
Something else? Ask us on WhatsApp
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