Manali is situated in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is a hill station that is a famous traveller’s delight because to its scenic beauty with dense forests of deodar and pine and adventure sports for the traveller. Situated by the River Beas, this town is named after Manu, a Hindu sage who is considered to be the founding father of Manali. The main attractions of the Manali tour include visits to Rohtang Pass, Rahalla Falls, the Hadimba Temple, the Manu Temple, the Tibetan monasteries, the Roerich Art Gallery museum in Naggar Castle, Manikaran and the Parvati River.
The traveller can watch the Rohtang Pass, situated at a height of 3979 metres, which is the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. Along the way, there is the spectacular Rahalla Falls. Situated amidst a virgin deodar forest, the Hadimba Temple is dedicated to Hadimba, the demoness wife of Bhima, the mighty Pandava of the Mahabharat. Built in 1533, this temple is four-tiered and its roof has the shape of a Pagoda. The Manu Temple is the only temple dedicated to Manu, the founding father of Manali. The Tibetan monasteries in Manali are many, of which Nyingamapa Gompa has a huge gold-faced image of Buddha.
Naggar was the capital of the Kullu kings when it was moved from Jagatsukh. The Naggar Castle, a World Heritage site was built in the 15th century. This building, which is now a hotel is typical of the traditional architecture of Kullu. The Roerich Museum contains the paintings of the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich. By the scenic River Parvati is located Manikaran, famous for its hot springs.
Manali offers the traveller with adventure sports such as skiing, heli-skiing, trekking, hiking, paragliding, river crossing, rafting, kayaking or mountain biking. Trout fishing is another activity that the traveller can enjoy in the rivers of Manali.
The traveller can watch the Rohtang Pass, situated at a height of 3979 metres, which is the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti valley. Along the way, there is the spectacular Rahalla Falls. Situated amidst a virgin deodar forest, the Hadimba Temple is dedicated to Hadimba, the demoness wife of Bhima, the mighty Pandava of the Mahabharat. Built in 1533, this temple is four-tiered and its roof has the shape of a Pagoda. The Manu Temple is the only temple dedicated to Manu, the founding father of Manali. The Tibetan monasteries in Manali are many, of which Nyingamapa Gompa has a huge gold-faced image of Buddha.
Naggar was the capital of the Kullu kings when it was moved from Jagatsukh. The Naggar Castle, a World Heritage site was built in the 15th century. This building, which is now a hotel is typical of the traditional architecture of Kullu. The Roerich Museum contains the paintings of the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich. By the scenic River Parvati is located Manikaran, famous for its hot springs.
Manali offers the traveller with adventure sports such as skiing, heli-skiing, trekking, hiking, paragliding, river crossing, rafting, kayaking or mountain biking. Trout fishing is another activity that the traveller can enjoy in the rivers of Manali.
