Manali
Himachal Pradesh · Best: March–June; December–February for snowSnow at Solang and open Atal Tunnel
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Monthly travel guide · May 2026
Where to travel in May
4 places at their best1 festivals & events
Peak summer in the plains — escape to the mountains. Here is where we would go in May, with festivals worth planning around and practical tips for the month.
Weather in May
Peak summer in the plains — escape to the mountains.
Best places to visit in May
Gulmarg
Jammu & Kashmir · Best: December–March for snow; May–September for meadowsFlowers carpet the meadow
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Festivals & events in May
MayBuddha PurnimaSikkim & Ladakh — Monastery celebrations.
Tips for travelling in May
- Summer school holidays — book hill stations and flights well ahead.
Tour packages for May
All packages
Magical Kashmir Honeymoon
Srinagar (2N) · Gulmarg (1N) · Pahalgam (2N)
HotelMealsTransfersSightseeing
From₹24,999₹41,999per person
Kashmir Family Delight
Srinagar (3N) · Pahalgam (2N) · Gulmarg (1N)
HotelMealsTransfersSightseeing
From₹21,499₹32,999per person
Manali Getaway with Solang
Manali (3N) · Solang · Atal Tunnel
HotelMealsTransfersSightseeing
From₹9,999₹14,999per person
Leh Ladakh Bike Expedition
Leh · Nubra · Turtuk · Pangong · Hanle
HotelMealsActivitiesPermits
From₹34,999₹42,000per person
Gulmarg Ski & Snow Holiday
Gulmarg (3N) · Srinagar (1N)
HotelMealsTransfersActivities
From₹27,999₹33,999per person
Shimla Manali Family Tour
Shimla (2N) · Manali (4N)
HotelMealsTransfersSightseeing
From₹18,999₹26,999per person
Read before you go
Manali in 4 days: a relaxed first-timer itinerary
Snow at Solang, cafés in Old Manali and a day across the Atal Tunnel — paced for families and first-time visitors.