It happens with many people that they plan a trip to Shimla Manali during the winter season. The only purpose of visiting these places during the winter season is to get a chance to see snow. But their plans go haywire when there is no snowfall during their trip.

This has happened to many people. Often people plan a trip to Manali or Shimla for 2 to 3 days. They hope that they will get a chance to see snow in these three days. 3 days pass and it doesn't snow even for a day.

If you are also planning a trip to Shimla Manali, then first of all you should know the exact season of snowfall.

When does snow fall in Shimla-Manali?

Although snow is seen falling here between December and March, the best time to go is in January because there is heavy snowfall here in January. Snow accumulates on everything from houses, roads, and trees to vehicles.

When you see this view, you will feel as if you have come to heaven.

You should plan a trip here during the first 10 days of January. But while booking tickets, keep in mind that you keep listening to the information received from the Meteorological Department because the Meteorological Department tells us when snow is going to fall in Shimla Manali.

According to the information given by them, it may not snow on that day, but it snows there around that date because the information about snowfall is given by the Meteorological Department only on an estimated basis.

How to plan a trip?

You can book a Volvo bus to come here because the facilities of these buses are quite good. Its ticket price ranges between Rs 800 to Rs 1000. The special reason for travelling in it is that during the cold season, you will get the facility of the heater as well as bed sheets. You will be able to reach Manali or Shimla in a very comfortable manner.

But if your budget is low, you can also travel by government bus. This bus is run by the state government, whose ticket price ranges between Rs 300 to Rs 500.

Hotel

Here you will easily find hotels between Rs 800 and Rs 1000. But you will not be able to see the view of snowfall from these cheap hotels.

But if you are planning a budget trip, then this is the best option for you. This is because if you go to visit Shimla or Manali, you will spend the entire time outside the hotel. Therefore, book a cheap hotel online in advance. Because hotel prices here increase significantly during snowfall.