Colourful Indian Holidays

MANALI

About Manali

The Kullu valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh has an ancient town in its lap called Manali It is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers. Surrounded by sky kissing peaks at an arm length, Manali’s major treasure is its proximity to the snow-clad peaks.
Manali has turned out to be one of the best hill resort destinations of India.

Major Tourits Attractions

Hadimba Temple
This ancient Hadimba temple is a very sacred place for the locals. It is said that Bhim met the demon Hadimba here and married her. The panamas were here during their exile.

Manali Sanctuary
The Manali sanctuary starts from behind the town square and goes up in the mountains Behind kullu-Manali.

Solang Nallah
Solang Nallah is a lush green meadow sloped to provide a perfect ski venue. During the summer months it is a heaven for Paragliding, trekking and camping. It is just 13 Kms from Manali and 4 Kms from Whispering Rocks resort.

Rohtang Pass
This majestic pass is 51 Kms from Manali at a height of 13800 feet. It is covered in snow for the most part of the year and therefore a major attraction for tourists.
Vashist This village is famous for its Hot water springs and the ancient Temple.

Manikaran
This lies in the Parvati Valley of Kullu District. It is around 70 Kms from Manali via Kullu town.m It is famous for its Shiva Temple and Groupware and also for its Hot water springs.

Rahla Falls
manali rahla waterfall the waterfall on the way to the Rohtang Pass.

Marhi
Picturesque points on the way to the Rohtang pass

How to Reach

Air : The nearest airport is Bhuntar; 50 km (Approx.) from Manali. Jagson airlines flights are available from Delhi.

Train : The nearest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar (135 km Approx). The nearest broad gauge railheads are at Chandigarh (310 km Approx.), and Ambala (355 km Approx).

Road : The distance from Delhi via Mandi is 585 km Approx., and from Shimla the distance is 270 km Approx. From Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi, Jaipur luxury buses run by Himachal Tourism regularly ply to Manali.