Manali

The Land of the Gods

	Manali in Himachal Pradesh once called 'Devbhumi, the Land of the Gods. It is easily accessible 
by air and by road from Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla and Pathankot. The nearest airport being Bhunter 
at Kullu. Nearest railheads can be chosen as Chandigarh and Kalka. 

	Against the dramatic panoramic background of dazzling snow peaks, lush-green Manali glows 
like an emerald. The sparkling waters of the river Beas, where one can fish for trout, the apple orchards, 
the whispering forests, all add to the magic of Manali. It is also the ideal base for excursions to the 
hot sulphur springs at Vashisht, the Kullu valley,  the Solang skiing and paragliding slopes, 
Naggar and Manikaran. River Beas has white water rafting also in the offering.

	Manali at the top end of the Kullu valley (Himachal Pradesh) is the most important resort in terms of 
tourist interest. Beautifully situated Manali offers many places of interest in and around town including 
the Hadimba Temple - A Sombre wooden temple in a clearing in the dense forest about 2-1/2 kms. 
from the tourist office. The other places of interest include Old Manali village, Vashisth, 
Jagatsukh, Kothi, Rohtang Pass

	For an adventure seeker, Manali is the starting point for many an exciting trek, such as the one to the 
Rohtang Pass, 51 kms away which is an important milestone on the Manali-Leh road as it is 
the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti valleys.

Manali to Leh 		Ladakh 

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  LAST UPDATED  April 03, 2002