Here are some tips to have a low budget trip to Manali -
• Explore the town on foot - there are a lot of places to visit in Old /New Manali that can be visited by walking or hiking
• Go biking across Manali. Bikes are available for rent at very reasonable rates
• Reach Manali by bus instead of car – there are very frequent HRTC and Private bus services operating to Manali from major towns like Delhi and Chandigarh