
Kullu: In Himachal Pradesh these days, while the temperature is dropping to below freezing point in the mornings and evenings, the rivers and streams in the mountains have also started freezing. The frozen waterfalls in the mountains are becoming a major attraction for tourists these days. Tourists are also reaching Rohtang Pass near Manali, and Koksar and Gramphu in the Lahaul Valley. The frozen rivers, streams, and waterfalls have become popular selfie points for tourists.
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Hotel Occupancy at 70% in Manali and Lahaul December 2025
Tourism Business Increases in December
At the beginning of December, the tourism business is increasing not only in Manali but also in the Lahaul Valley. In addition, the Rohtang Pass has also been kept open by the administration until December 10th. Tourists are arriving daily to see the white blanket of snow at Rohtang Pass, and in the evening, Manali’s Mall Road is also bustling with tourists.
Temperature Drops to Minus Four to Five Degrees in Tabo and Kukumseri
In Tabo, in the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, the temperature is currently dropping to -4 degrees Celsius in the evenings, and in Kukumseri, the temperature is also being recorded at -5 degrees Celsius. The temperature in Manali is one degree Celsius, and the same temperature is being recorded daily in Bhuntar, the gateway to Kullu district(Hotel Occupancy at 70% in Manali and Lahaul)
Tourists Reaching Rohtang Pass to See Snow
However, there has been no rainfall in Himachal Pradesh for the past two months. Therefore, local tourism businesses are now looking to the skies, hoping for snowfall so that tourists, eager to see snow, will come to Kullu and Manali. However, this year, the Rohtang Pass has been kept open until December 10th by the administration. Every year, the Rohtang Pass used to be closed after November 15th. This year, due to clear weather, the Rohtang Pass has been kept open until December 10th.
Tourists are reaching Rohtang Pass to see the snow. Hotel occupancy in Manali reaches 60-70 percent
500 to 700 tourist vehicles from other states are arriving in Manali daily, and this number reaches up to 1000 on weekends. As a result, hotel occupancy in Manali has also reached 60 to 70%. Tourism businesses are hoping that there will be snowfall in the mountains during Christmas(Hotel Occupancy at 70% in Manali and Lahaul).
Tourists are booking hotels in advance for Christmas
Tourists are heading from the tourist town of Manali to Koksar and Gramphu in the Lahaul Valley via the Atal Tunnel. Here, due to the sub-zero temperatures, the waterfalls have completely frozen. Also, there is a risk of slipping due to black ice on the roads during the morning and evening. The Lahaul-Spiti administration is only allowing tourists to travel there during the afternoon to prevent any accidents due to slippery roads caused by ice.
Manali and Lahaul bustling with tourists!(Hotel Occupancy at 70% in Manali and Lahaul)
- 500 to 700 tourist vehicles are arriving in Manali daily in December.
- The number of tourist vehicles in Manali reaches up to 1000 on weekends.
- Hotel occupancy in Manali has reached 60 to 70 percent.
- Frozen waterfalls in the Lahaul Valley due to sub-zero temperatures have become selfie points for tourists. This year, due to clear weather, the Rohtang Pass remained open until December 10th.
- A tourist from Gujarat, visiting for the first time to see the snow, shared his experience.
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