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Abode of beautiful glades of deodars and flowering horse chestnuts, snow-white
mountains, sparkling waters, lush green forests and luxuriant apple orchards
is the magical Manali. At 1,926 meters above sea level, this quiet mountain
resort offers the romantic an ideal hide-away retreat and to the adventurous
it offers a daring take - off point to many an exciting trek.
Places of Interest:
Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 13,050 feet above
sea level, is another adventure tourist site where it can be cold even on a
summer day. It is the highest point on the Manali-Keylong road and provides a
wide panoramic view of mountains rising far above clouds, which is truly
breath taking. Close by is a small lake called Dassaur Lake. Beas Kund, the
source of river Beas, is also nearby. In winter, the road of Rothang Pass is
closed.
Rahala waterfalls: About 16 km from Manali at the start of the climb to
the Rohtang Pass, are the beautiful Rahalla Falls at an altitude of 2,501 m.
Monasteries: Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist
monasteries. It is maintained by donations from the local community and by
sale of hand-woven carpets in the temple workshop.
Rani Nala - 46 km from Manali, it is the glacier point where snow is
available throughout the year.
Lahaul Spiti - The valley of Lahaul Spiti is full of mountain glaciers,
rivers, pastures, forts, monasteries and ancient buildings with amazing
frescoes on the walls and ceilings.
Dhoongri Temple in Manali is over 1,000 years old and is dedicated to Goddess
Hadimba.
Vashisht - 3 kms out of Manali is Vashist. It is famous for its sulphur
springs.
Solang valley, popularly known as Snow Point, is 13
km northwest of Manali and famous for its 300-meter ski lift. It is a
picturesque spot and offers splendid views of glaciers and the snow-capped
mountains. Jagatsukh, the former capital of Manali, is also an important spot.
At a distance of 3 km northwest of Manali is Old Manali, famous for its
orchards and old guesthouses. There is ruined fort here by the name of
Manaligarh. There is also the Manu Maharishi Temple, dedicated to sage Manu.
Manikaran: 85 km from Manali and 45 km from Kullu, lies in the Parvati
Valley. Here icy cold waters of the Parvati river co-exist with hot-water
springs side-by-side. The springs are known for their healing properties.
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