Manali India
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Manali awaits its visitors with nature's wonderful display, very many sightseeing options and a couple of adventure sports to make holidays a wonderful experience of a lifetime.
Major Tourist Attractions in Manali
Sightseeing in Manali is truly a wonderful experience for travellers. The hill station of Manali has a number of tourist attractions for travellers to see and explore. Some of the most famous tourist attractions in Manali are given below.Hadimba Temple
Built
around a natural cave, which enshrines the footprints of goddess Hadimba,
the temple has a finely wrought four-tiered pagoda roof, dating back to
1553. Hadimba was the wife of Bhima, one of the five great Pandava brothers
of the Mahabharata, and later became the patron goddess of the Kulu royal
family. Manu Temple
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. Manali itself is named after Manu, who is said to have dwelt here.
Arjun Gufa
Five kms from Manali near the village of Prini is the Arjun Gufa, Arjuna's cave. Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, is believed to have performed his penance here.
Vashisht
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.
Jagatsukh
The erstwhile capital of Kulu, Jagatsukh houses temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Sandhya Gayatri.
Solang Valley
Around 14 kms from Manali, is the Solang valley, that boasts of the glacier nearest to the resort. Replete with terrific picnic - spots, the amazing ski slopes here are full of hectic activity, come January - February.
Tibetan Monasteries in Manali
Manali also houses three Tibetan monasteries, that have been built recently.
Popular Excursions from Manali
Rohtang Pass, Keylong, Raison, Kangra Valley-Jwalamukhi Temple, Brajeshwari Temple and Dharamsala.Popular Recreational Activities in Manali
The Mountaineering Institute in Manali organises adventure sports like skiing, rock climbing and mountaineering courses. The common trek routes lead out from Manali to Leh, Bhrigu Lake, Chandratal, and Spiti. For fishing enthusiasts, Katrain, Raison, Kasol, Larji, and Nagar are some of the ideal places for trout.
Towards the Rohtang Pass
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. 12 kms from the resort is Kothi, an idyllic village, which boasts of a superb view of the deep gorge, and the Beas river rushing through it. Sixteen kms from Manali, at an altitude of 2500 m are the magnificent Rahalla Falls, beyond which is the Rohtang Pass, 51 kms from Manali. Located at a height of 3980 m, the Pass once served as a crucial trade route, and still remains the gateway to the districts of Lahaul and Spiti. The Pass is open from June to November each year, and provides wonderful views of the entire surroundings. Just beyond the Pass is the Sonapani Glacier and the twin peak of Gaypan.Manali Travel Information
Read the information about how to reach Manali. For exact routes and more travel options, you can get in touch with our travel advisers.Airport : Bhuntar, at 50 km, is the closest airport from Manali.
Railway : Chandigarh, capital of Punjab and Haryana, is the nearest railway station from Manali.
Road : Manali is easily accessible by road from cities like Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi.
