NWhen I think about the vacations in Himachal Pradesh then there is one name which comes to mind straightaway and that is Manali. Manali is one of the best locations to visit in Himachal Pradesh. Manali offers many places for sightseeing. Also here you will get the famous places for adventurous sports like paragliding, skiing, hiking, mountaineering, rafting, hiking, mountain climbing, etc.
Location Of Manali:
Location Of Manali:Manali is located in the central parts of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. And it is situated at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level and is spreading along the banks of the river Beas. Manali is at the head of Kullu valley, 280 km north of the state capital Shimla and 108 km from Mandi. Here you will find high mountains shrouded by silent snows and there are thick forests, filled with cool breezes and bird songs.
The temperature in Manali:
The best thing about Manali is the weather here. In every season you will get the different type of weather. So we start with the summer. In summer the temperature will be good throughout the day but during the evening and in the night you need some light woolen cloths. And opposite to that in winter you need heavy woolen clothes throughout the day and at that time you can enjoy the snow and weather. In monsoon, it is advisable that you visit this place after checking the weather conditions. In that time there will be lots of rain and it can cause landslides and road blockages so you can be stuck there. But also that time you can enjoy the beauty of nature and greenery.
Best Time To Visit Manali:
So from the above points, it is very clear that you can visit Manali any time in the year. In summer time you can enjoy adventurous sports like paragliding, river rafting, zorbing, trekking, and many others and in wintertime, this place is best suitable for snowfall and snow sports. And in the monsoon time, you can enjoy the scenic view with some rain. So it depends on you that which part of Manali you like the most and then plan a trip according to that.
Places To Visit In Manali
In Manali, you have many beautiful places to visit and these places will make your trip memorable one. Some of the best places are:
- Solang Valley: If any place comes at the top position in terms of visiting in Manali then this place Solang Valley must come in that position. Basically, this place is 30km from Manali and Solang Valley attracts travelers in both summer and winter. In summer you can enjoy adventurous sports like paragliding, river rafting, trekking, etc. and in winter you can enjoy the snowfall and games involving the snow.
- Rohtang Pass: Another popular place in Manali which is located at the distance of 51kms from Manali at the height of 3980m on the highway of Leh. The best thing about this place is that this place offers a beautiful view of the snow which attracts tourists. So for this, it opens annually from June to October. And in nearby areas, you will find Beas Kund and Dassaur Lake. One thing you need to remember when you visit Rohtang Pass, you need to obtain the permit to visit this place at least a day before your visit and it is necessary.
- Old Manali: In all above-mentioned places you will get crowd but if you want some mind of peace then you need to visit Old Manali. Here you will get the chance to see the old traditional homes. Apart that, Manu Maharishi Temple (which is dedicated to the ancient sage Manu) is another famous tourist destination.
- Beas River: Another beautiful tourist attraction in Manali. Beas originates from the Himalayas and flows around 470kms to Sutlej River in Punjab. It is the best river for river rafting. And the best time for this is from mid-April to June and mid-September to October. And in time during March and starting of April, you need to avoid this game because at that time the level of water rises due to the melting of snow in spring.
- Vashist Hot Water Spring: This place lies at the distance of 4-5kms from Manali and is situated across the Beas River. The attraction here is the therapeutic hot springs. It opens from April from October, and regular spiritual retreats are held throughout the regular season.
- Hadimba Temple: In Manali, you will find an ancient temple named as Hadimba Temple which is dedicated to Hadimba wife of Bhima in Mahabharata. It was built in 1553 and has a facade of wood carving. Every year in May, a three day fair is held to celebrate the birth of the goddess Hadimba. And in surrounding areas, you can enjoy yak ride.
So these are a few places which you can visit on your trip to Manali. Apart from these places, there are some other places too like Buddhist Temples, Jogini Waterfall, Arjun Gufa, Van Vihar National Park, etc.
How To Reach Manali:
Manali is one of those places which is easily accessible from every part of the county and here you will get the luxury of every transportation method. Some details are:
By Air: The nearest airport to Manali is Bhuntar Airport or Kullu Manali Airport which is at the 50km from the main city. And this airport is well connected to the other cities of India like Chandigarh and Delhi with regular flights. And from outside the airport, you will get a taxi service very easily.
By Train: The nearest railway station to Manali is Jogindernagar Railway Station which is at the distance of 143km from here and this railway station is well connected with other railway stations of other cities. When you come outside of the railway station, you will get a taxi and bus service very easily. You can easily book tickets from IRCTC.
By Road: Manali is well connected with the roads and other cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, Leh etc.you can take the taxi service from your location to Manali easily and here you will get the bus services for both long and short journey and also you will find some regular buses and some air-conditioned bus services.
So your trip to Manali is going to be just awesome and as a result of it, you will like to come here again and again.