Yes, you can do trekking in Manali as well even in December. It is even more fun but yes difficult too to trek in Manali in winter. However, if you just follow this article, you can take your trekking to a next level and make it hassle-free.

Manali is an all-time destination for almost every tourist in India. No matter which kind of tourist you are, there is always something special for you in Manali.

What do I need to trek in Manali?

Trekking is one of the most enjoyable yet tiring adventures activity to do. Although, its difficulty can be minimized by keeping these things with you.

Things that you need for trekking:

The Basics:

Backpack	For 1-2 days trip: 30-40litres. For longer trips: 60litres or more
Sleeping Bag	Rated 0 degrees for extreme cold, however, Rated 20degrees is an all-time good option
Sleeping pad	Basic foam sleeping pads are cheap and good enough
Tent/Shelters	A lightweight three-season tent
Stoves	Liquid Fuel stoves, good for trekking in winter

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Clothing and Shoes

Head	Winter Cap
Neck	Muffler
Upper Body	Winter Jackets, Waterproof Jackets, Raincoats, Woolen Sweaters, Quick dry clothes, Woolen Thermal Inners
Lower Body	Polyester joggers, woolen thermal trousers, Knee caps are a must, and ankle supports are optional
Socks	Woolen socks, padded socks made for hiking/trekking
Shoe	Leather ankle-length boots, Sandals, or slip on

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Note: Avoid bringing cotton clothes with you for any purpose. Be it the inner, the jogger, or the trouser. Use woolen and polyester instead.

Extras:

Water	Carry at least a 1-liter water bottle. If possible then 2
Fire	Waterproof matches, Vaseline-coated cotton balls
Light	Headlamp, or Flashlight for hiking at night
Survival Kit	Heavy-duty Garbags, Whistle to signal for help
First Aid Kit	Pain killer, a Swelling reducer, 2-4 inch wide elastic bandage, antibiotic ointment, Dettol, Small bandage, medical tape, and Bandaids.
For directions	Map and Compass
Tools	Knife or all-in-one tool
Sun protection	Sunscreen and Sunglass
Blister Kit	Ointment to heal the blisters and a lightweight scissor
For hanging and others	Nylon Cord

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Once you are done packing all these items, now let us talk about the best trekking sites in Manali.

What are the places I can go for trekking in Manali?

Although you can go on trekking from any location you wish to in Manali, here are the top 5 best places where you can go trekking in Manali.

1. Vashisht Trek Manali: It is one of the nearest treks from the city center in Manali. To start trekking, you have to go to the Vashisht and then you can start your trekking.
2. Chichoga Top: You can start your trekking from Manali and trek to the Chichoga top and enjoy beautiful locations, valleys, and mountains.
3. Hampta trek: It is one of the most beautiful treks in Manali and is also a snow point. If you are a snow lover then it can be the most adventurous trek of your life.
4. Rani Sui Lake: It is another wonderful trekking area in Manali.
5. Lamadugh Top: It is a picturesque location and a hiking area in Manali, best for 1-day trekking.

What are the other treks near Manali?

But the list has not ended yet. There are some other beautiful treks near Manali.

1. Gulaba Snow point
2. Beas Kund Trek
3. Patalsu peak
4. Origin of Beas River hiking area
5. Beas Kund Trek Base Camp
6. Friendship peak

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Is it okay to go on solo trekking in Manali in December?

It is completely fine to trek alone in Manali even in the cold of December. Manali is one of the best destinations for a novice trekker. If you have never done it before then Manali is one of the best places to start your trekking journey. 

However, if you are completely new to trekking, I would suggest you to join any trekking group. You can easily find one in Manali, you just have to keep looking for them.

Can I do night trekking in Manali in December?

 Yes, you can do night trekking in Manali even in December. Most of the treks remain open in Manali till 31st December, so you need not worry about it. However, I personally won’t suggest you trek alone at night but yes it is okay to trek at night in Manali.

Conclusion:

Manali is not only one of the best hill stations in India, but also one of the best trekking destinations in India. So, it is completely okay to go trekking in Manali even in the month of December. Most of the treks in Manali remain open till the 31st of December so, it won’t be an issue.

As far as solo trekking is concerned, there isn’t any issue with that as well, though I suggest you to join any trekking group if you are new to trekking. Trekking, as we already know, needs some preparation and a packing list that we already discussed.

There are many trekking sites open in Manali throughout the winter so you can easily fulfill your dream of trekking in Manali this December.

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