Travel Guide
At the northern end of Kullu Valley and the River Beas is
situated a modern town of Manali. A town with lovely forests and orchards
offers good facilities to visitors. Legend has it that Manu stepped off a
boat in Manali to recreate human life after floods had devastated the whole
world - Manali means "home of Manu".
Rohtang Pass (51 km from Manali)
The highest point on the road, it offers limited skiing
but ample trekking opportunities at an altitude of 4112 mts. on the highway
to Keylong. The pass affords a Panorama of mountain scenery. Enroute to
Rohtang, one can see the Nehru Kund a spring named after the late Prime
Minister, Rahala Fall and Rani Nala a glacier point.
Hadimba Temple
Built in 1550 AD, Hadimba is the most powerful deity of
the valley. The temple is fouriered with Pagoda shaped roof and front
doorway covered with figures and symbols. There is a beautiful forest around
it, which is a good picnic spot. :-
Club House
Has a beautiful view of deodar forest, with river flowing
beside the Club House. It has indoor/ outdoor games.
Vashist Bath(3 km from Manali at an altitude of
6200 ft.)
A village with a beautiful view on the left bank of the
Beas is renowned for its Hot Sulphur Water Spring and temple of Vashist and
Lord Ram.
Manikaran: (45 km from Kullu at a height of 5700
ft)
Famous for its Hot Springs which is believed to be good
for rheumatism, gout, muscular pain etc. The water is so hot that the Dals,
Rice etc. can be boiled in it. It is well known Pilgrimage place on account
of Ancient Hindu Temple of Lord Ram and a Gurudwara.
Solang Valley: (13 kms from Manali)
A beautiful picnic spot. Nice meadows surrounded by
Silver Oaks and spurs, offers views of Glaciers and snow capped mountains.
It is International Skiing slope with a small ropeway. You can also enjoy
Paragliding and Horse riding.
