Solang Valley lies about 14 kilometres north of Manali on the road towards Rohtang Pass, a wide open glacial valley flanked by snowy peaks. It draws two different crowds: in winter (January to March), skiers and snow-tourists come for the modest ski slopes and snowmobiling; in summer, it becomes an adventure sports centre with paragliding, zorbing, and cable car rides.
The valley floor offers easy walking through meadows with good mountain views, and a chairlift (gondola) runs part of the way up the valley wall. It is easily combined with a trip towards Rohtang Pass. During peak tourist season (May, June, and October), the valley can be very crowded with Indian tourists, and the commercial activity near the base competes with the scenery. Arriving early or visiting on a weekday improves the experience considerably.