ABOUT MANALI:

• Magnificent Manali, one of the most popular hill resorts of the country.
• It is set picturesquely on the confluence of Manalsu and Beas rivers.
• Surrounded by snow clad peaks and thick forest and fruit laden orchids.
• Mythological legends indicate that the name Manali is derived from ‘Manu-alaya’, the home of Manu, the great Hindu law giver.

 

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), Chandigarh, 312 kms away from Manali.
• Rail: Kalka Railway Station, Kalka, 280 kms from Manali city, Chandigarh Railway Station, Chandigarh, 305 kms away from Manali city, Pathankot Railway Station, Pathankot, 310 kms away from Manali city.
• Road: Well connected by road.

 

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

SCENIC SITE	Solang Valley Rohtang Pass
HOLY CENTRE	Hadimba Devi Temple Manu Temple Tibetan Monasteries Vashista Hot Spring & Temple Jagatsukh
OTHERS	Mountaineering Institute
FAIRS & FESTIVALS	Dhungri Fair Winter Carnival

For more information visit  https://himachaltourism.gov.in/destination/manali/

ATTRACTIONS OF MANALI

 

Hadimba Devi Temple:

• Pagoda style shrine surrounded by thick deodar trees.
• Dedicated to goddess Hadimba or Hirma Devi.
• Built in 1553, by Raja Bahadur Singh and is the main attraction of Manali.

 

Manu Temple:

• It is the only temple dedicated to the legendary sage.

 

Tibetan Monasteries:

• There are 3 monasteries, two of them are in the town and one at Aleo on the left bank of Beas River.
• Tibetan handicraft and carpets can be purchased here.

 

Mountaineering Institute:

• It lies on the left bank of river Beas.
• Imparts training courses in trekking, mountaineering, skiing and water sports.

 

Vashista Hot Spring & Temple:

• The village on the left bank of river Beas towards Rohtang Pass.
• Known for hot springs and temple of Vashist Muni.

 

ATTRACTIONS AROUND MANALI

 

Jagatsukh:

• 6 kms away from Manali town.
• It was once the capital of Kullu state.
• Known for the ancient temples of Lord Shiva.
• Sandhya Gayatri built in Shikhara style.

 

Solang Valley:

• 13 kms away from Manali town.
• Valley extending from Solang village to Beas Kund is a veritable paradise for nature lovers.
• Breathtaking views of snow clad peaks.
• Glaciers make it one of the finest picnic spots in the Kullu valley.
• Winter skiing festival is organised in the valley.

 

Rohtang Pass:

• 51 kms away from Manali town.
• Gorgeous gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley is set at an altitude of 3979 meters.
• Highway to Keylong/ Leh passes over this pass of about 1 km.
• Opens for vehicular traffic generally from May to October.
• Breathtaking beauty of the mountains flanking the pass, the glaciers and Chandra river flowing down the Lahaul valley leaves a lasting impression on the visitors.