Manali is one of the popular honeymoon destination of north India. Manali means the 'Home of Manu'.In Hindu mythology, when world was drowned in flood, manu came to manali to recreate life. Manali is situated at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level and is 280km from Himachal’s capital Shimla. Manali’s Temprature remains mild in summers and falls in winters. If you want to experience snow fall, then visit manali in December-january.Being a popular tourist destinations, manali is well connected. Manali has a small airport names – “Bhuntar”. The closest railway station is – “Jogindernagar” which is 135km away from main town of manali. It is easily reachable by road too. There are daily tourist busses from Delhi or you can hire a taxi from delhi to manali.
Basic Facts About Manali
| State: | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Kullu |
| Famous For | Hill Station |
| Languages | Pahari, Hindi, English |
| Best Season: | Oct - May |
| Pincode | 175131 |
| Places to visit |
Hidimba Temple
Vashisht
Rohtang Pass
Heli Skiing
Hidimba Devi Temple Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa Gulaba Camp Malana Valley Manali Sanctuary Temple Of Manu Nehru Kund |
Places to visit in Manali
Hidimba Temple:
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| Hidimba Temple |
This temple believes to be from Mahabharata time and devoted Hidmibi Devi. This temple is located in the Van Vihar forest. This forest gives a beautiful view while going to temple. A major festival is held here in the month of May. The temple is noted for its four-storeyed pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings.
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| Manu Temple |
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| Vashisht Temple |
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| Rohtang Pass |
Vashisht (3 kms)
Himachal tourism sulphar baths are major attractions. This little village is famous for its hot sulphar springs. It also has many old temples which are believed to be in existence from Ramayana era.
Manu Temple (2 kms)
As the name suggest Manu Temple is dedicated to manali’s founder – Manu. Manu Temple gives a beautiful view of manali.
Rohtang Pass
Rohtang Pass is located at the height of 3980m and gateway to many districts like Lahaul. Rohtang Pass is open from June to November and remain clode sue to snow fall in this area. Rohtang Pass is quite popluar among adventurous people for trekking.
Tibetan Temple
Himachal tourism sulphar baths are major attractions. This little village is famous for its hot sulphar springs. It also has many old temples which are believed to be in existence from Ramayana era.
Manu Temple (2 kms)
As the name suggest Manu Temple is dedicated to manali’s founder – Manu. Manu Temple gives a beautiful view of manali.
Rohtang Pass
Rohtang Pass is located at the height of 3980m and gateway to many districts like Lahaul. Rohtang Pass is open from June to November and remain clode sue to snow fall in this area. Rohtang Pass is quite popluar among adventurous people for trekking.
Tibetan Temple
Tibetans have a base in Manali too. There is a large modern Tibetan temple to the South of the bus stand and also a small handicrafts center.
Old Manali: At a distance of 3 km of Manali is Old Manali, And is famous for its orchards and old guesthouses. There is ruined fort here by the name of Manaligarh. There is also the Manu Maharishi Temple, to sage Manu. Solang Valley (14 kms) Solang Valley is just 14 kms from Manlali and is famous for adventure sports like trekking, paragliding etc. HPTDC organises ski packages during winter. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. It has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift for training purpose.
Manali Sanctuary Manali sanctuary is spread over an area of 3,180 hectares. It is located in District . The sanctuary was notified on 26th February 1954, under the Punjab Birds and Wild Animals Protection Act, 1933. Naggar Naggar is a beautiful village ,situated on a hill surrounding by forest. The region have various monuments ,which shows its glorious past.Old Manali: At a distance of 3 km of Manali is Old Manali, And is famous for its orchards and old guesthouses. There is ruined fort here by the name of Manaligarh. There is also the Manu Maharishi Temple, to sage Manu. Solang Valley (14 kms) Solang Valley is just 14 kms from Manlali and is famous for adventure sports like trekking, paragliding etc. HPTDC organises ski packages during winter. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. It has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift for training purpose.
| Places to visit in Manali | Distance in Km |
| Arjun Gufa | 4 |
| Club house | 2 |
| Hidimba Devi temple | 2.5 |
| Jagatsukh | 6 |
| Kothi | 12 |
| Manu temple | 3 |
| Mountaineering Institute | 3 |
| Nehru kund | 5 |
| Rahala water falls | 16 |
| Rohtang pass | 51 |
| Solang valley | 13 |
| Tibetan monasteries | |
| Vashisht hot water springs and temples | 3 |
Mandi
| 110 |
| Keylong | 120 |
| Trilokinath | 152 |
| Kaza | 200 |
| Kangra | 240 |
| Shimla | 260 |
| Chhatru (L&S) | 81 |
| Batal (L&S) | 110 |
| Kunzum Pass | 122 |
How to reach to manali
By Air The nearest airport to Manali is Bhuntar, which is 52-km from Manali. From Bhuntar one can take a taxi or a bus to reach Manali.
From Thiruvananthapuram by taxi*
* Fares are subjected to change as per petrol / diesel price
Chandigarh To Kochi (Cochin) Trains
| Train No. | Train Name | Origin | Dep. Time | Arr. Time | Days Of Run | ||||||
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| M | T | W | T | F | S | S | |||||
| 12218 | KERLA S KRANTI | Chandigarh | 09:00 | 10:20 | N | N | Y | N | N | N | N |
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