One has to simply walk to Old Manali from the (Mall Road) city center in Manali. The distance is about 2 km from the city center to Old Manali and visitors are required to cross a narrow bridge to reach the place. The journey can take up to 30 minutes but it is surely an extraordinary experience.

Old Manali is a charming, laid-back district known for its wooded mountain trails, apple orchards, and scenic spots by the Manaslu River. It’s dotted with quaint backpacker lodgings and bohemian cafes serving global fare, grilled trout, and pancake breakfasts, while souvenir shops sell hand-knitted woolens and dreamcatchers. Set amid a cedar forest, 16th-century Hadimba Devi Temple contains a cave shrine.