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Manali Winter Carnival

Organizer: Himachal Pradesh Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation (with local committee)

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Manali Winter Carnival

Manali Winter Carnival is an adventure event organised by Himachal Pradesh Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation (with local committee) in Himachal Pradesh. A multi-day winter festival on and around Manali Mall Road (since 1977) combining winter sports (skiing, snowboarding), cultural tableaux, folk performances and the Winter Queen contest to promote winter tourism.

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When
Winter — typically held in January.
Best time
Winter — typically January
Where
Manali (Mall Road, Van Vihar), Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh
State
Himachal Pradesh
Organiser
Himachal Pradesh Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation (with local committee)
Charges
Not officially published
Listing status
Publicly sourced

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About this event

A multi-day winter festival on and around Manali Mall Road (since 1977) combining winter sports (skiing, snowboarding), cultural tableaux, folk performances and the Winter Queen contest to promote winter tourism.

Highlights

  • Multi-day winter festival on and around Manali's Mall Road (since 1977)
  • Winter sports — skiing and snowboarding
  • Cultural tableaux and folk performances
  • Winter Queen contest promoting winter tourism

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Getting there

Manali, Kullu; nearest airport Bhuntar (~50 km) and rail Joginder Nagar/Chandigarh, then road

Source & status

Listing status
Publicly sourced
Information source
Himachal Pradesh Department of Tourism & Civil Aviation (with local committee)
Last checked
2026-08-20

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A multi-day winter festival on and around Manali Mall Road (since 1977) combining winter sports (skiing, snowboarding), cultural tableaux, folk performances and the Winter Queen contest to promote winter tourism.

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