Solang Valley Resorts

Overview

About this property

Solang Valley Resorts is a resort in Solang Valley, outside Manali town, by the river Beas. Its own site calls it a five-star resort in the heart of nature, in the Kullu Valley, and says it suits families, couples and adventurers alike. It sits among deodar pine forest and apple orchards, with snow-capped mountain ranges around it, as the resort's own description says.

The resort suits people who want to stay where the adventure is, not in town. If you are coming to Manali for Solang Valley itself, for snow in winter, or for paragliding and trekking in the warmer months, staying here puts you right there. Families also like it, because the resort has a kids play area and open outdoor spaces, and the rooms are large.

Inside, the feel is that of a mountain resort, with rooms that look out over the valley, the river or the glacier, as per the room type you pick. The resort's own site says the rooms mix modern facilities with old-fashioned and local decor, so the rooms feel warm and mountain-like, not plain and modern.

One thing to know before you book: Solang Valley is outside Manali town, so you are choosing nature and quiet over town life. The Mall Road cafes and shops are a drive away, not a walk away. If you want town life on foot, a Manali town hotel suits you better. If you want to wake up to valley views and step out into Solang, this is the place.

If you want a resort stay in Solang Valley itself, with a spa, a kids play area and valley, river and glacier views from your room, Solang Valley Resorts is a good pick. It is a practical base for Solang's activities, with dining and comforts on site.

At a glance

What you get here

Everything above is taken from the hotel's own website. If something is not listed here, it means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Rooms

Rooms made for rest

The rooms and suites at Solang Valley Resorts, as listed on the resort's own site, are the Deluxe Valley Room, the Glacier Deluxe Room, the Superior Deluxe Room, the Maharaja Suite, the Presidential Suite and the Director's Villa. The resort's own description says it has valley facing and glacier facing rooms, so you can pick the view you want.

The Deluxe Valley Room has a queen-size or twin bed, a sitting area, a separate desk and a bathroom with a walk-in rain shower or a bath and shower, as the resort's own site says. The Glacier Deluxe Room gives you the view of the river and the valley, or a mix of the glacier and the valley. The Superior Deluxe Room sits on the top floor of the glacier block, with a different view of the sights around it.

The Maharaja Suite has river and valley view options, so you can enjoy the views from inside your room. The Presidential Suite is the most luxurious stay listed on the site, complete with its own jacuzzi. The Director's Villa is a private two-storey villa with an attic, three bedrooms, each with a large balcony and views of the glacier and valley, along with a living room, a dining area and a kitchenette.

If you are travelling with family or a group, the Director's Villa is worth asking about, as it gives you three bedrooms and shared living space in one unit. For a couple on a special trip, the Presidential Suite, with its jacuzzi, is the suite to ask about.

Room types and prices change with the season, so the resort's own website will have the latest list. We do not show prices here because they change often, and we do not want to show you an old price.

Food & drink

Where to eat

The resort has restaurants on site, as listed on its own site, and its homepage shows the Gazebo dining space as part of its dining. Dining here is about eating well in the mountains, with the valley around you, rather than about going out to town for every meal.

The resort's own site also lists an open-air barbecue area among its outdoor spaces. A barbecue meal outside, in the mountain air, is a good change from eating indoors, especially on a clear evening when the valley is quiet.

One small tip: plan your meals around your days out. On days when you are out paragliding or trekking, eat a good breakfast at the resort before you go, and eat dinner at the resort when you come back tired. On quiet days, take your time over lunch and dinner inside the resort.

For the latest dining options, check the resort's own website before you book. The resort's site lists its restaurants among its services, and menus change with the season, so the site will have the latest list.

Things to do

A slow day at the resort

A good day at Solang Valley Resorts starts with breakfast, then out into Solang Valley itself. The resort's own site lists skiing, paragliding and trekking among the things to enjoy here, and Solang is known for all three. In winter, the resort's site says guests can enjoy snow-covered landscapes and winter activities, with the outdoor areas, including the skating rink and the open-air barbecue, giving a different kind of day out.

If you do not want adventure activities, the valley itself is enough. Walk by the river Beas, which the resort's homepage mentions as part of its setting, and take in the views of the valley, the forest and the orchards. The resort's own description says each room offers views of the snow-clad mountain ranges, forest and orchards, so even a quiet morning in your room has something to look at.

In the afternoon, the spa is there if you want a quiet hour. The resort's site lists the spa among its services, and its homepage shows the spa as part of the resort's facilities. The kids play area is there too, if you are travelling with children, so the kids have their own space to play while you rest.

The skating rink listed on the resort's site is another afternoon option, especially in the colder months. It is an outdoor rink, so it fits the mountain setting well, and it gives children and adults alike something active to do without leaving the resort.

In the evening, dinner at the resort's restaurants, or a barbecue outside if the weather suits it. After dinner, a quiet walk through the grounds as the light changes over the valley is a good way to end the day. If you have another day, use it for Manali town, Hadimba Temple or a drive toward Rohtang, all easy by road from Solang, and come back to the valley in the evening.

Amenities

Most popular amenities

These are the amenities confirmed on the hotel's own website. Anything not listed here means we could not confirm it from the official site, so we have not written it.

Location

Where it is, and what is near

Manali is a mountain town in Himachal Pradesh, in the Kullu Valley. The hotels on this page are near Hadimba Road and the old town area, close to the main sights. From here, Mall Road, Hadimba Temple and Old Manali are easy to reach.

If this is your first time in Manali, these are the places most people visit: Hadimba Temple, the Mall Road, Old Manali with its cafes, Vashisht village with its hot springs, and Solang Valley for mountain views and adventure activities. Rohtang Pass, when it is open in the summer season, is a full-day trip on its own.

We have not written distances here on purpose. Mountain roads and traffic change travel time a lot, so a fixed number would go out of date fast. Ask your driver for the time on the day you travel.

Old Manali itself is worth a slow evening. It has small cafes, shops and guesthouses along narrow lanes, and it feels very different from the main Mall Road. If you like quiet places, spend an evening there.

Getting here

How to reach the hotel

Most guests reach Manali by road from Delhi or Chandigarh. It is a long drive up into the mountains, and most people break the journey with a night halt on the way. Cheapcab runs Delhi to Manali taxis, and the route pages on this site show the fare.

You can also fly to Bhuntar airport, near Kullu, and then take a taxi to Manali. Keep your hotel's name and address ready on your phone, and share it with your driver before you start, as mountain addresses can be confusing.

One practical tip: if you are coming in winter, check the road conditions before you travel, as snow can close the higher passes. If you are coming in summer, leave early in the morning to avoid the day traffic on the mountain roads.

Best time

Best time to visit Manali

The best time to visit Manali is from March to June. The weather is pleasant, the valleys are green, and the high passes start to open. This is also the busiest time, so book your hotel a few weeks ahead.

October to February brings cold weather and snow in the higher areas. If you want to see snowfall and enjoy a quiet mountain town, winter is a good time, but pack very warm clothes.

July to September brings rain. The mountains look fresh and green, and there are fewer tourists. But rain can slow down travel on mountain roads, so keep some extra time in hand if you come in the monsoon.

Good to know

Before you book

Cheapcab does not book hotels. You book a hotel on its own official website, using the button on this page. Prices, room types, check-in time and cancellation rules are all on the hotel's site, and they change with the season. Always read them there before you pay.

The photos on this page are from the hotel's official website, and the source link is given under the photo gallery. We do not use photos from booking sites or stock photo sites for hotels.

If you need a taxi to reach the hotel, or to go from Delhi to Manali, you can book it from Cheapcab. The taxi fare and the hotel stay are separate. Your taxi driver will not charge you for the hotel, and the hotel will not charge you for the taxi.

One last practical tip for Manali: carry warm clothes in every season, as mountain evenings get cold even in summer. Wear comfortable walking shoes, because the town and the temples are best explored on foot. Take it slow on your first day, as the altitude is high and your body needs time to adjust.

Solang Valley is outside Manali town, so plan your transport before you arrive. The resort sits in Solang Valley by the river Beas, as its own site says, and Manali town is a drive away, not a walk away. Keep a taxi for the day if you plan to go into town, and come back to the valley in the evening.

Activities around Solang depend on the season and the snow. The resort's own site lists skiing, paragliding and trekking, and it talks about snow-covered landscapes in the winter months, but none of these run all year round. Ask the resort what is running on your dates, rather than assuming everything on the list is open.

Room views are a big part of staying here, and the resort lists valley facing and glacier facing rooms. The Glacier Deluxe Room gives you the river and valley, or a mix of glacier and valley, while the Director's Villa looks over the glacier and valley from its balconies. Name the view you want when you book, as views differ by room.

The Presidential Suite, with its own jacuzzi, and the Director's Villa, with three bedrooms and shared living space, are the two stays to ask about for a special trip or a family group. Both are listed on the resort's own site, and both need early booking in the busy months.

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