Manali is one of the most popular hill stations in India. It is an ideal combination of beauty of nature and adventure with snowy mountains, green meadows and a glittering Beas river flowing around. Solang Valley, which is also referred to as the Adventure Playground of Manali is located just 13 km away. It is a haven of adventure lovers that will provide paragliding, skiing, ATV rides and the most thrilling experience the Ropeway Ride.
You can imagine that you are flying over mountains, and the snow is glittering down to your face and then the cold mountain air on your face and that is the magic of the Ropeway Ride in Solang Valley availed by Travel People India.
The Solang Valley has a Ropeway at the centre of the valley, only a distance of 30 minutes from Manali town. The road itself is picturesque, going through the pine trees, the apple fields and the mountain towns. As you are about to arrive, the ropeway station is surrounded by a vibrant nature of tourists capturing photos, sellers of hot tea, and snow games being performed everywhere around.
The base station is at an elevation of approximately 2500 meters above sea level, and the upper station is almost 3200 meters. The Himalayas and the valley are seen in 360-degree perspectives of this height.
Ropeway Ride is one of the most interesting and scenic rides in Himachal in Solang Valley. The ride distance is approximately 1.3 km and is approximately 8-10 minutes each way. The cabins are secure, confined and cozy which gives you the chance to see the panoramic scenery without any concern.
When climbing you will be able to see pine forests with snow on them, small houses at the bottom, and skiers or paragliders which inject some color in the white world. During summer, the valley is lush green, and there are streams and flowers growing down.
The top station provides you with breathtaking scenery where one can make pictures, enjoy hot coffee and just enjoy the beauty of the Himalayan scenery.
The price of the Ropeway Ride usually depends on the time of year and the kind of ticket (one-way or round trip). Travel People India can have certain packages which can be enhanced with some other activities like paragliding, skiing or even the ATV rides so that there can be total experience of adventure.
It may sound like it is a little expensive, but flying up the valley and being able to see the snow peaks through the eyes of birds, and to take gorgeous photos, is more than worth everything!
Timings of the Ropeway Ride
The Ropeway runs all year round except in times of heavy snow or repairs.
This is the period that you would want to have your ride:
The morning rides will provide clear views of the mountain and the evening rides will provide the golden sunsets over the Himalayas.
The ride lasts approximately 20-25 minutes, which consists of boarding, travel and time on the elevated perspective. Travelling on the cable car takes approximately 1.3 km in each way, providing you enough time to have a view of the aerial scene.
You will have more time to unwind at the highest station taking pictures or even having a hot snack in the little cafes that will be provided there.
The cabs of each train car hold 4-6 individuals. The ride is fun to families, couples, or small groups of people as they can enjoy the ride together.