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5 Reasons Why You Must Visit Kullu-Manali In Sept-Oct
Around 35 lakh people visit Kullu-Manali every year and a good part of it go in May and June. The reason is simple. There are summer holidays and there is this unbearable heat of the plains –- a perfect combination for packing your bags and heading for the mountains.
But the great rush in Kullu-Manali during these two months also result in a host of problems like the never-ending traffic jams or the exorbitant hotel room rents, leaving many visitors completely harassed.
But I think that if you have time then the ideal time to visit Kullu-Manali is in September and October. Why? Well, here are the top 5 reasons:
1. Awesome mausam
The weather during September and October remains pleasant in the mountains. The days are mostly sunny and warm and there is a mild nip in the air during nights in October, making the weather totally awesome.
2. Best time for camping and trekking
By September, the monsoon gets quite weak and it hardly rains in the mountains of Kullu-Manali making these two months the best time for camping and trekking. You can do trekking or go camping without having to worry too much about the rains.
3. No traffic jams
The biggest relief is you don’t get stuck in traffic jams on the roads. Unlike May and June, the traffic is normal during this time of the year and you can enjoy your drive to Manali on one of the most beautiful highways of the country.
4. No crowds at your favourite places either
The huge rush of visitors disappears by September and you can visit all the beautiful locations in the Kullu valley and be in the lap of nature without having to face the problem of over-crowding.
5. Good accommodation at fair rates
During these two months, you get good hotel accommodation in Kullu-Manali at fair rates unlike May and June, when hotel room rents start skyrocketing.
