Hey, thanks for the clarification. I would like to recommend the following hotels in Manali as per your preferences: Holiday Inn Manali : The hotel is located beautifully amidst mountains with modern facilities and spa and recreational services. It offers an variety of Food & Beverage outlets. A guest has a choice of two restaurants, a leather bar, billiards room and an evening club. For room availability and bookings, please click here. For hotel's room pictures and more information, please click here. See, what travelers have to say about Holiday Inn Manali : Well it... read more

Welcome back. I am glad you included Lahaul and Spiti in your travel plans. I am going to make sure your itinerary pans out accordingly. So for buses from Chandigarh to Kullu here is what I found on IndiaMike Onward bus information: Himachal Roadways Tata AC bus 8:40 PM from ISBT-43 Chandigarh (it starts from Chandigarh as originating station). Advance Reservation possible online on the website or at counter. It is a very good bus service. The bus starts from ISBT-43 Manali platform. The bus is painted green (for easy identification) and called HIM GAURAV (which is also painted... read more

Suraj Taal, Himachal Pradesh, IN (Source: Mani Babbar) Hiya. Thanks so much for your question. I have been reading about Himachal in the time period that you are visiting and you are going to actually get the monsoon season for the duration of your visit. I am however going to capitalize on this and suggest that you use the Himachal as a monsoon getaway instead and also recommend a few other places that you can potentially visit without fear of the monsoons!  Weather in July-August in Himachal Pradesh and hence recommendations on itinerary So all the travel forums that... read more