Summer Vacation at Manali

Beautiful Manali is the place full of breathtaking views of nature and  is situated in the mountains of the north Indian state Himachal Pradesh ,near it’s  northern end of kullu valley at altitude of about 6,726ft.  Manali is situated at the bank of river Beas. Manali is most amazing and exciting place for the summer vacations. Manali is not only the favorite hill station but also place for pilgrimage. Manali is most famous between the tourists who love adventure as here sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, para gliding ,rafting, trekking, kyanking and mountain biking are available here. Manali is the hill station with beautiful mountains covered with snow gives a cool and relaxing feeling in the hot summer!.

Attractive spots in Manali:

There are many famous sightseeing in Manali some of them are:

Manu Temple:

Manali got it’s name from great sage Manu, it is said that Manu was the creater of human race on earth. Manu temple is the only temple of Manu in India. As it is also place for pilgrimage

Arjun Gufa:

Arjun Gufa has very special meaning according to the hindu epic Mahabharat, which says that the great warrior Arjun practice his  austerities to get Pasupata astra(weapon) from lord Indra. Arjun Gufa is is situated at the left of bank of river Beas .

The Handima Temple:

As said Manali is also palce for pilgrimage as here are many temples having great importance in hindu methodology. Handimba temple is totally dedicated to goddess Handima ,who was the wife of Bhim, Bhim was the one of the five brothers(pandwa’s of mahabaharat) and son of kunti .this temple was build in 1553 and situated in the middle of the forest known as Dungiri Van vihar. The temple is full of  extraordinary examples of Indian crafting. It has crafted roof having four tier pagoda and also superb crafted doorways. Handima later became patron goddess of the great royal family kulu.

Vashit hot water springs and temple:

Vashit temple is a stone pitramidal temple totally dedicated to the Vashit Muni.there is also temple of lord Rama. This temple is situated across the river beas , near a small village also known as Vashit on the name of sage Vashit Muni . there is also a awesome modern bathhouse which is really exciting and different having Turkish style showers, and there is suppliy of hot water pipe for visitors. People generally visit here for medicinal properties.

Rohtang Pass:

Rohtang pass is basically a highway to keylong/leh, 51kms away from Manali.the rohtang pass is a gateway to Lahaul spiti, Pangi and leh Valley. In winter this pass is closed and gets open in june to October for motor vehicles, this is the  best time to visit this pass. Tourist who loves thrilling and adventures  activities here like snow scooter and mountain biking. This place is full of Nature beauty with glaciers , peak and also the beautiful Chandra river flowing through the Lahual valley, there is also a waterfall known as Rahala waterfall  flowing from altitude of 2,500 meteres giving it’s wonderful amazing look, it is 16kms away from Manali.

Tibetan Monasteries:

In Manali there is three Tibetan buddhist Monasteries which attracts the people most. These Monasteries are Gadhan Thekchhokling, thekchhokling Gompa and Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa. This place is full of the Tibetan culture ,literature and crafts, their handcrafted like painting and craft leaves people speechless.  This really amazing place to visit.

Weather of Manali to visit:

Best time to visit and enjoy the beauty and cool climate of the Manali is May to june when temperature is between  15 degree to 25 degree.

How to get in there in Manali:

By Railways:

Since Manali is famous hill station so there is a facility to travel by railways from  kalka railways station which connect almost all part of country, the closest railway station is broad gauge tracks.

By Airways:

The closest international airport is from Delhi is Indira Gandhi international airport. And the closest domestic air port is Chandigarh.  

By Roadways:

The distance of Delhi to manali is about 554km will take 11hrs and 24min. one can also enjoy the views of the way to Manali . There is also the facility to book the cab.There is also facility to head back from Manali to Delhi.