Travel Manali, India.
India. It is situated close to the northern end of the Kullu Valley. It consists
a population of approx. 30,000. The small town was the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh in the Tarim Basin. Its surroundings are of great significance to the culture and heritage of India. As per the legend it is the home of the Saptarshi or Seven Sages.Manali Climate: Altitude: 1,950 M / 6,398 F
The climate in Manali is predominantly cold during winters, and moderately cool during summers. The temperatures range from 4 C to 30 C over the year. The average temperature during summer is between 14 C and 20 C and between 7 C and 10 C (50 F) in the winter.
How to reach Manali?
By Road: It is well connected by road to Delhi through NH-21 and NH 1, which goes on to Leh and is claimed to be world's highest motorable road.
By Train: It is not easily approachable by rail. The nearest broad gauge railheads are at Chandigarh at 315 Kms Pathankot at 325 Kms and Kalka at 310 Kms.
By Air: At present Kingfisher Red operates a daily nonstop service from Delhi and Air India provides twice a week nonstop services. The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, which is about 50 Kms from Manali.
Why to Visit Manali?
* Manali is a popular Himalayan tourist destination and accounts for significant number of tourist arrivals in Himachal Pradesh. Its cool atmosphere provides a contrast to hot Indian summers.
* It is famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. Yak skiing is a sport unique to this area.
* It featured in Time magazine's "Best of Asia" for its "Extreme Yak Sports".
* It offers hot springs, religious shrines and Tibetan Buddhist temples.
* It has become a favorite destination for honeymooners since the last few years. Statistics show that around 550 couples reach Manali daily for honeymoon in season (May, June, December, January) and around 350 couples reaches here daily in non-tourist season.
* It is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. With the highest concentration of Tibetan refugees in the entire Kullu valley, it is famous for its Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa, built in 1969. The monastery is maintained by donations from the local community and through the sale of hand-woven carpets in the temple workshop. The smaller and more modern Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa stands nearer the bazaar, in a garden blooming with sunflowers.
What to see in Manali?
Naggar Fort, south of Manali is a reminder from the Pala Empire. Made from rocks, stones, and elaborate woodcarvings, it is an ensemble of the rich and elegant art works of Himachal. The castle was later converted to a hotel.
Hotels in Manali
Hidimba Devi Temple, erected in 1553, is dedicated to the local deity Hadimba, wife of the Pandava prince, Bhim. The temple is noted for its four-store pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings.
Rahla waterfalls lie some 27 km from Manali at the start of the climb to the Rohtang Pass, are the beautiful Rahla Falls at an altitude of 2,501 m (8,205 ft).
Solang valley, popularly known as Snow Point, is 13 km northwest of Manali.
Manikaran is located 45 Kms away from Kullu on the way to Manali is known for its hot spring near the river Parvati.
Rohtang Pass is located 40 Kms away from Manali is one of the most famous snow point, but its closed during winters because of snow.
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