Kullu, a popular tourist destination generally coupled with Manali, is an open valley with panoramic views and majestic hills covered with Deodar and Pine trees. Situated at an altitude of 1230 meters, Kullu is a nature lover’s paradise. Abundant with lush greenery, pristine river streams and a wonderful climate, Kullu is known as one of […]
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Manu Temple
Manu is the only temple in India at Kullu Manali region, It is known that Manu was the creator of himan race and Manali is named after the sage Manu. This temple is famous among foriegners and they cant miss this tourist place being in Manali. That is why some popular italian, chinese speciality restaurant […]
Manikaran
Situated not far from the tourist centres of Kullu and Manali in Himachal Pradesh, the pilgrimage town of Manikaran is famous for its hot springs. The town is considered sacred by both Hindus and Sikhs. Manikaran is located in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Kullu is about 45 km away from Bhuntar and Manali is […]
Solang Valley
Located at a distance of 12 kms from Manali, Solang Valley lies between Solang village and Beas Kund. It offers a beautiful view of glaciers and snow capped mountains. Since the valley has fine ski slopes, it is a perfect place for skiing. The guest house of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and […]
Naggar Castle
Naggar’s (Nagar) interesting castle sits high above Katrain. With a pleasant, unhurried atmosphere, it is good place to stop a while. It is also an entry for treks to Malana. Sights The castle (early 126 century) withstood the earthquake of 1905 and is a fine example of timber-bonded building of Western Himalayas. Probably build by […]
Buddhist Gompa
The Buddhist way of life is part of Himalayan culture. There are several monasteries (Gompa) near and around Manali. Lamas are trained meditation techniques and preaching’s of Buddha. The monastery in Manali also runs a Thanka painting school and a carpet-weaving centre.
Vashisth Temple
Across the Beas river about 3.2 km away from the Manali bus stand at an altitude of 1,982 meters (6,200 ft.), above the Manali-Kelyong road and down below the temple are the hot sulphur spring, named as Vashisth, endowed with great healing powers. Nearby is a pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashisth Muni (Sage).
Rohtang Pass
Situated about 51km from Manali town at an altitude of 13050 FT on the highway towards Keylong is Rohtang Pass. Regular bus service plies over it from Manali to Keylong in Lauhal district. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor. At the top of the Pass the air seems […]
Hadimba Temple
Hadimba Temple, is located in Manali, a hill station in the State of Himachal Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, sister of Hidimb, who was a character in the Indian epic,Hadimba Temple, is located in Manali, a hill station in the State of Himachal Pradesh in north […]