Manali, named after the Hindu lawgiver Manu, the word Manali literally means “the abode of Manu”. Legend has it that sage Manu stepped off his ark in Manali to recreate human life after a great flood had deluged the world.Breath taking landscapes , the Beas meandering through the city , well defined snow capped peaks, tiny fields ,pine and deodar trees as far as eyes can see ,Manali is an excellent holiday destination . It offers a plethora of places to see , a trekkers paradise every path you take leads you to a new unseen place that is privately yours .

Rohtang pass , at an altitude of 13,050 feet above sea level provides a panoramic view of the mountains . Manali is dotted with shiny gompas or Budhist monastries , maintained by donations from the local community . At a distance of 3 km northwest of Manali is Old Manali, famous for its orchards and old guesthouses.

Places to Visit

Hadimba Devi Temple
Built in 1553 and with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof. It is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway.

Manu Temple
This is dedicated to the sage Manu.

Vashishth (3km)
Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashishth and to Lord Rama. These are just beyond the Himachal tourism baths.

Monasteries
There are three recently built Tibetan monasteries at Manali.

Jagatsukh (6km)
The one time capital of Kullu. Here are old temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and to Sandhya Gayatri. The Arjun caves are just ahead.

Solang Valley (l4km)
In a picturesque setting, this has good ski slopes end picnic spots. It has the glacier closest to Manali.

Towards the Rohtang Paas
On the road to keylong is the Nehru kund (6 km) which is a clear water spring end scenic spot named after the late Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru. Kothi (12 km) is a picturesque village and has a thrilling view of the deep gorge through which the Beas swiftly races. The beautiful Rahalla falls (16 km) are at an altitude of 2500 m. A crucial link on the old trade route and still the gateway to trans Himalayan Lahaul, the Rohtang Pass is at the height of 3980m.

Keylong
Lying about 120 km from Manali, Keylong is the headquarters of Lahaul and spiti district Monasteries of Kardung and Shashus are important attractions.

Kothi
A place with charming natural beauty, just 10-12 km from Manali.

Triloknath
Located in the Pattan Valley, its an important pilgrimage centre. Noted for its temple dedicated to six armed statue of Avalokiteshwara Bodhisattva.

Udaypur
An important pilgrimage place in the Pattan Valley.

Club House
The club House with its comprehensive facilities that includes roller skating ring, an auditorium, a billiards room, a library, a bar and a restaurants, makes a wonderful outing for the day.

Vashisth Baths

HOW TO GET THERE?

By Air : Bhunter Airport (KUU)
* Distance: 52 KM / 32.31 MI North to Hotel
* Taxi Charge (one way): Rs.1,000.00 (INR)
* Time by taxi: 1.30 HRS
* Time by train: N.A.
Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
* Distance: 300 KM / 186.42 MI North to Hotel
* Taxi Charge (one way): Rs.4,300.00 (INR)
* Time by taxi: 7 HRS

By Rail : Train
* Station Name: CHANDIGARH
* Distance: 300 KM / 186.42 MI North to Hotel
* Taxi Fee From Train Station: Rs.4,300.00 (INR)

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