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One of the most beautiful adventure destinations of India, Manali is basically a small town in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. Termed sometimes as the cradle between the lesser Himalayas, Manali is extremely popular with the tourists for its lavish display of un-spoilt natural beauty. Rich in its scenic splendor, Manali draws a good number of tourists from within the country and abroad every year. The patches of green surround the town as it has an ascending elevation towards the Himalayas from its southwestern end. Manali is situated at an altitude of 1,926 meters and is spread over an area of 12.5 sq km. According to a legend, the great Hindu lawgiver, Manu, first stepped on land here after the great deluge. Thus, it is said that the name Manali came from the term Manu-Alaya meaning the home of Manu. With the passage of time, the name Manali evolved.
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April to June For snowfall November and February
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Hadimba Temple (1 km)
This temple, with a finely wrought four - tiered pagoda roof, dating back to 1553, is built around a natural cave, which enshrines the footprints of the goddess Hadimba.
Monasteries
Manali also houses three Tibetan monasteries that have been built recently.
Vashistha Temple (3 kms)
Three kms from Manali is the village of Vashisht, which is renowned for its hot sulphur springs. The village is also the site of some old temples, dedicated to the great sage Vashisht, and to Lord Rama. The Himachal Tourism sulphur baths are just beyond these shrines.
Manu Temple (2 kms)
This is dedicated to the sage Manu. Just near the Hadimba temple flows the Manalsu River that culminates in the main Beas River. Across the Manalsu river is the original village of Manali that houses the ancient temple of the sage Manu.
Nehru Kund (6kms)
Six kms from Manali, on the way to Keylong, is the Nehru Kund, a beautiful spring named after the late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, former Prime Minister of India.
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Solang Valley
13 kms is a splendid valley between Solang village and Beas Kund. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. It has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift for training purpose. Located here is a hut and guest house of the Mountaineering and Allied sports Institute, Manali. Now a few hotels have also come up. The winter skiing festival is organized here. Training in skiing is imparted at this place.
Kothi
Situated on the road to Rohtang pass, a picturesque spot, Kothi is 12kms. from Manali. A PWD rest house is situated on a ridge overlooking a narrow valley with a very good view of mountains and valleys. Large number of films (movies) has been picturised at this place and is the ideal resting resorts of poets, writers and the lovers of peaceful environs.
Rahala Water Falls
16 kms. on the way to Rohtang pass. If one goes to Marhi on foot from Kothi from the old road, the sight of the falls is fascinating. It is a good picnic spot as well.
Rohtang Pass (3979 m)
Rohtang pass is 51kms. from Manali on highway to Keylong/Leh. It offers a panorama and spectacular mountain view. The pass is open from June to October each year although trekkers can cross it earlier. It is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley just as Zojila pass is a gatway to Ladakh. There are beautiful sights of glaciers, peaks and Chandra River flows down in the Lahaul valley. Slightly to the left are the twin peaks of the Geypan. During summer (mid June to October) regular buses ply between Manali-Keylong/Darcha, Udaipur, Spiti and Leh
Arjun Gufa (Cave)
4kms. from Manali towards Naggar, the cave is situated near Prini village 1km. above the road where Arjun had meditated. This is good 1/2 a day excursion with charming view of the brilliant mountains.
Jagatsukh
6 Kms. from Manali located on the left bank on Beas on the road to Naggar. The place is famous for very old temples of Lord Shiva and Sandhya Gayatri in Shikhara style, these are worth a visit.
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Introduction |
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One of the most beautiful adventure destinations of India, Manali is basically a small town in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. Termed sometimes as the cradle between the lesser Himalayas, Manali is extremely popular with the tourists for its lavish display of un-spoilt natural beauty. Rich in its scenic splendor, Manali draws a good number of tourists from within the country and abroad every year. The patches of green surround the town as it has an ascending elevation towards the Himalayas from its southwestern end. Manali is situated at an altitude of 1,926 meters and is spread over an area of 12.5 sq km. According to a legend, the great Hindu lawgiver, Manu, first stepped on land here after the great deluge. Thus, it is said that the name Manali came from the term Manu-Alaya meaning the home of Manu. With the passage of time, the name Manali evolved.
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April to June For snowfall November and February
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How To Reach |
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Air
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Manali has its own airport. Indian Airlines & Air Deccan flights have been operating.
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Road
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Manali as a popular tourist destination has a very good network of roads. One can easily reach Manali by road from major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla etc.
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Rail
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The nearest railhead is Chandigarh, which is the capital city of Punjab & Haryana. The city, which is an important rail station in northern India, is linked to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai by rail.
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