Manal i is a beautiful little town in Kullu valley, which attracts a large number of tourists every year. Adventure Tours of India offers adventure tour packages to this hill station in Himachal Pradesh. Manali is at a height of 1,926 meters and is at a distance of 40 kms from Kullu. It offers many adventure sports, such as hiking, skiing and trekking and is a perfect holiday destination for those who seek adventure. Take a tour to this exciting adventure destination and enjoy an unforgettable holiday experience with Adventure Tours of India.
STD Code- 01901
Description:
Manali is the focal point for treks and mountaineering expeditions into the Solang Valley and over the Rohtang Pass into Lahaul-Spiti. It is also the beginning of the epic two-day trans-H imalayan journey up to the cold desert town of Leh in Ladakh, connected by the Leh-Manali highway. Manali's rapid ascent as a major tourist destination has been further accelerated by the rise of terrorism in the Kashmir valley. Besides the local Kullu people, Manali is full of migrants including Lahaulis, Nepali labourers and Tibetan refugees. Manali is also one of the favourite joints of marijuana-hunters, ever since the hippie cult of the 60s.
Location
Manali, at 1,926 metres on the northern edge of the Kullu valley.
Best time to visit
April - June, September-October.
How To Get There:
Nearest airport is at Bhuntar, which is at a distance of 52 kms.
The nearest narrow-gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, which is 135 kms away. The closest broad-gauge railhead is Chandigarh (310 kms).
Taxis and buses are easily available to Manali. One can take a bus to this hill station from Shimla, Chandigarh or Delhi.
Attractions:
The Tibetan Monasteries
These are built by Tibetan refugees, are not old but are attractive and are the center of a small carpet making industry. Rugs and other handicrafts are for sale .The colorful bazaar sells kullu shawls, caps and Tibetan souvenirs.
Temple of Hadimba Devi (The Supreme Sacrifice)
The temple of Hadimba devi is a love ly temple which stands as a mute tribute to the supreme artist who sacrificed the very hand with which he carved this poem in wood dedicated to the goddess of the Dhoongri temple- Hadimba Devi, wife of Bhim- one of the Pandavas. Every year in the month of May, there is a major festival here.
Vashisht Hot Sulphur Spring
About 3.2 km away from Manali bus stand across the Beas river situated at an altitude of 1982 m (6200 ft), just down below the temple are hot Sulphur Springs named as Vashisht. Nearby is a pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashistha.
The Mountaineering Institute
This institute is situated in Manali and provides training facilities for basic and advance climbing. It also conducts adventure sport activities.
Rohtang Pass
Rohtang pass is a gateway to Lahaul Valley. It is situated about 51 km from Manali at an altitude of 3978 m (13400 ft), on the highway of Keylong. Regular bus services are available. There is a beautiful Dashohar lake, left of the pass. The pass is open from June to September each year.
Rahalla Falls
 The most enchanting Rohalla Fall is at an altitude of 2501 meters (8500 ft), and is about 4 km away from Kothi and 16 km away from Manali.
Solang Valley
This place is about 13 km from Manali and is a splendid valley between Manali and Kothi. It offers the views of glaciers and snow capped mountain peaks.
Beas Kund
The famous Beas Kund is a place where great Vyas Rishi performed "Tapa" during Mahabharata Kal. It is the source of the river Beas.
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