Van Vihar
वन विहार
A cedar forest park on the Beas riverbank opposite the Mall Road, ideal for a stroll through the trees or a boat ride on the small lake.
Van Vihar is an urban park managed by the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department. It lies on the south side of the Mall Road, on the banks of the Beas River. The park is filled with tall Himalayan cedars and has walking paths, benches, and a small lake where you can go boating. It is a good place for a quiet break in town or a family outing. Admission is very cheap, and it can be visited on foot along with the Mall Road and the Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa. Be careful of your footing on the trails after rain.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa
- Hidimba Devi Temple
- Mall Road Manali
- Club House Manali
- Old Manali
- Manu Temple
- Vashisht Hot Springs
- Jogini Falls