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Delightfull Manali! lovely hill station Manali is situated in the
middle of Himachal
Pradesh, As name discloses Himachal Pradesh is located in
lap of great Himalaya, Manali is a verdant jewell of
Himachal Pradesh , It is said that when great "Manu" started
recreation of life on mother earth , he had chosen Manali
for this job and thats why name MAnali had come from , Manu
Alaya means Manali. Manali town is located at a distance of 38
km away from Kullu Valley. Manali
is located an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level and is
spread along the banks of the beautiful river Beas.
Manali has a lovely look of valley thats why it is famous
like Jammu & Kashmir in tourist sector. Tourist enjoy
spectacular view of snow-capped mountain peaks at Manali , Fruit orchards, Wild flower
gardens, beautiful scenic locations,
temples, etc. are added attractions of Manali tourism.
Manali is very
popular hill station for adventure sports. White water
rafting, Para Sailing, Zorbing, Para Gliding, Rock Climbing,
Rappelling, Skiing are availble adventure activities for
tourists.
Manali is known as honeymooner's paradise Pleasant and cool climate,
Beautiful scenic locations makes Manali very popular
destination for honeymooner's.
Prime Attaractions of Manali :
Heli
Skiing
The sportHeli Skiing is available in Manali at Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani
Pass near Manali. Heli Skiing is availble occasionally.
Hidimba
Devi Temple
Goddess Hidimbad was wilfe of Great Pandava Bhim,
Goddess Hidimba was also known as Dhungiri , Hidimba
Devi temple in Manali is known as one of the most important
temples in the Manali region. Hidimba Devi temple is located
in side the Dhungiri Van
Vihar.
Mountaineering
Manali is famous for mountaineering & trekking, Himachal
Government has established a Mountaineering Institute at Manali. The
Mountaineering Institute Manali has regional centers at Dharamshala,
Bharmour and Jispa.
Gulaba
Camp
Gulaba is situated just 20 kms away from Manali town ,
Gulaba is a beautiful place for sightseeing,
picnic and photography.
Malana
Valley
Malana valley is located in Kullu Valley , Malana
village has only some hundre houses but it is famous for its
self governance.
Manali
Sanctuary
This
wildlife sanctuary is located in Manali. The area of Manali sanctuary is 3,180 hectares. The
Manali sanctuary was notified as a sanctuary on date 26th February 1954.
Naggar
Naggar is famous for its old castle , Naggar is taken as an
day tour excursion from Kullu or Manali, Naggar is a
beautiful village set on a hill surrounded by deep forests. Naggar was the
ancient capital of Kullu .
Nehru Kund
Nehru Kund is a
water spring of clear and cold water, Nehru Kund was named after the late Prime
Minister Jawaharlal Nehru , Nehru Kund is located at 6-km from Manali
on Rohtang road.
Temple Of
Manu
Manu Temple is located at slippery
stones paths , Manali town is named after the great sage Manu who
meditated when he came in this area.
Tibetan
Temple
Tibetans
monasteries have a base in Manali town. A large modern Tibetan
temple is situated near bus stand.
Vashisth Bath
Vashistha Bathis famous for
its sulphurous hot-water springs,
It was known as Bashist previously , Vashistha bath is
located
just 3 kms from Manali.
Winter
Carnival
Himachal's winter carnival is held in moth of february
at Manali. Snow fall
continues to play a major part in February's winter festival.
Excursions
from Manali :
Rohtang
Pass (51Km.)
Rohtang
Pass is located at Manali Keylong highway, Rohtang Pass is the highest point, 4,112m,
of Kullu Manali region. Rohtang Pass provides a wide panoramic
view of beautiful mountains .
Arjun Gufa
(5Km.)
Arjun Gufa is situated at left
bank of the Beas river , Arjun Gufa is located just 5 kms from Manali
, It is located near the village of Prini, Arjun Gufa was
the cave of great pandava Arjun.
Beas Kund
(50Km.)
Beas kund is known as
source of river Beas, Beas kund is located near Rohtang Pass
and is easily accessible. Because of this kund,the river
got the present name of Beas.
Jagatsukh
Temple (6Km.)
Jagatsukh is located 6 kms from Manali and known as biggest
village of Kullu Valley, Jagatsukh is famous for its Temple
of lord Shiva, which is made in Shikhara style. One old
temple of Devi Sharvati is also located near by.
Kothi
(12Km.)
Small village Kothi is located 12 kms away from Manali on
ROhtang roada PWd rest house is locaed here, An awe-inspiring gorge
is located very close to rest house where Beas river enters a chasm
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Rahalla
Falls (16Km.)
Rahalla falls is situated 16 kms away
from Manali and just 4 kms away from Kothi, Its a beautiful
water fall which is located near the start of the
climb to the Rohtang Pass.
Solang
Nullah (14Km.)
Solang Naullah or Solang Valley is located just
14 kms away from Manali, Solang Nullah has best ski slopes
of Himachal Pradesh,The Mountaineering Institute operates a 300m high ski lift and
the month of February is the best month to ski over here at
Solang Valley.
List of hotels
in Manali
Span Resort Manali |
Ambassador Resort Manali
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Hotel Holiday Inn Manali
|Hotel Highland Park Manali
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