Explore the Magic of Manali!
Manali is a beautiful hill station in Himanchal Pradesh. Also known as the Switzerland of India, it is perfect for a weekend getaway. Or if you have more time in hand, a one week trip would be perfect to see all the places and enjoy the beauty of this place. You could book a tour with a travel agency; Southern Travels for example has a Manali tour package for 4 days 3 nights.
The top places to visit in Manali include Rohtang Pass, Rahala Falls, Vashistha Temple, Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple, Jagatsukh, Tibetan Monastery, Arjun Gufa and Manu Temple.
Rohtang Pass is the highest point on the Keylong/Leh highway, about 51 kmts from Manali. The place gives a beautiful view of mountains, glaciers and the Chandra river. The best time to visit Rohtang Pass is from May/June to October/November.
Rahala Falls is 16 kmts from Manali, on the way towards Rohtang Pass. It is a good picnic spot surrounded with Deodar trees and snow-clad mountains on the backdrop.
Vashistha Temple is located on the left bank of river Beas on the road towards Rohtang Pass. The temple is known for its natural hot water sulphur springs. There are two hot water bath tanks, one for ladies and one for gents. Shower fitted baths are also available with water from the natural hot water springs.
Solang Valley, also known as the Snow Point, is situated at a distance of 13 kmts from Manali. It is famous for its 300 m ski lift. Located at a height of around 8500 feet above sea level, the place gives a breathtaking view of lush green forests and snow clad mountains and glaciers. Paragliding, parachuting, zorbing and skiing are some of the activities that can be enjoyed here.
Hadimba Temple or the Dhoongri Temple is a famous temple 2.5 kmts from Manali. The temple is dedicated to Hadimba, the wife of the Pandav brother Bhim of Mahabharata. It was built in 1533 A.D and a large festival is celebrated here every year in the month of May.
Jagatsukh is located on the bank of river Beas. Hardly 6 kmts from Manali, Jagatsukh is famous for its temples. It has a beautiful Lord Shiva and Sandhya Gayatri temple in Shikhara style.
Tibetan Monastery is a new attraction of the area. One can visit the three colorful monasteries and even buy Tibetan handicrafts and carpets from here.
Arjun Gufa is situated 5 kmts from main Manali. It is believed that Arjun, one of the Pandav brothers of Mahabharata, meditated in this cave to please Lord Indra and get the Pashupata Ashtra.
Manu Temple is situated in old Manali. It is a major tourist attraction as it is believed to be the only temple dedicated to sage Manu, the creator of human race.
Other interesting places include the Mountaineering Institute, Rani Nala, Beas Kund, Nehru Kund, Club House, Great Himalayan National Park, Kothi and Manali Sanctuary.
Book your Manali tour package for 4 days 3 nights with Southern Travels and enjoy the beauty of some of the top places to visit in Manali.
The top places to visit in Manali include Rohtang Pass, Rahala Falls, Vashistha Temple, Solang Valley, Hadimba Temple, Jagatsukh, Tibetan Monastery, Arjun Gufa and Manu Temple.
Rohtang Pass is the highest point on the Keylong/Leh highway, about 51 kmts from Manali. The place gives a beautiful view of mountains, glaciers and the Chandra river. The best time to visit Rohtang Pass is from May/June to October/November.
Rahala Falls is 16 kmts from Manali, on the way towards Rohtang Pass. It is a good picnic spot surrounded with Deodar trees and snow-clad mountains on the backdrop.
Vashistha Temple is located on the left bank of river Beas on the road towards Rohtang Pass. The temple is known for its natural hot water sulphur springs. There are two hot water bath tanks, one for ladies and one for gents. Shower fitted baths are also available with water from the natural hot water springs.
Solang Valley, also known as the Snow Point, is situated at a distance of 13 kmts from Manali. It is famous for its 300 m ski lift. Located at a height of around 8500 feet above sea level, the place gives a breathtaking view of lush green forests and snow clad mountains and glaciers. Paragliding, parachuting, zorbing and skiing are some of the activities that can be enjoyed here.
Hadimba Temple or the Dhoongri Temple is a famous temple 2.5 kmts from Manali. The temple is dedicated to Hadimba, the wife of the Pandav brother Bhim of Mahabharata. It was built in 1533 A.D and a large festival is celebrated here every year in the month of May.
Jagatsukh is located on the bank of river Beas. Hardly 6 kmts from Manali, Jagatsukh is famous for its temples. It has a beautiful Lord Shiva and Sandhya Gayatri temple in Shikhara style.
Tibetan Monastery is a new attraction of the area. One can visit the three colorful monasteries and even buy Tibetan handicrafts and carpets from here.
Arjun Gufa is situated 5 kmts from main Manali. It is believed that Arjun, one of the Pandav brothers of Mahabharata, meditated in this cave to please Lord Indra and get the Pashupata Ashtra.
Manu Temple is situated in old Manali. It is a major tourist attraction as it is believed to be the only temple dedicated to sage Manu, the creator of human race.
Other interesting places include the Mountaineering Institute, Rani Nala, Beas Kund, Nehru Kund, Club House, Great Himalayan National Park, Kothi and Manali Sanctuary.
Book your Manali tour package for 4 days 3 nights with Southern Travels and enjoy the beauty of some of the top places to visit in Manali.
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