Manali is situated in the lap of Beas River Valley, is one of the beautiful hill station which is burrowed in the mountains, at the northern end of Kullu Valley is in Himachal Pradesh, part of India.Manali, is almost 270 km north of state capital Shimla. As an admistratively part of Kullu district, Manali approximately has got got the population of around 30,000. Manali, begins from the very ancient trade route to Ladakh and then it goes over Karakoram Pass, taking on Yarkand and Khotan on the Tarim Basin.
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| Manali |
It is said, that Manali, including its surrounding area has got a greater significance to Indian Culture, as these places are known as home of Saptarishi or Seven Sages.
Transport
Air: If anyone wishes to travel by air, the nearest airport is known as Kullu-Manali airport, which is at Bhuntar Town which is almpost 50 km South of Manali and 10 km South of Kullu. Some of the private airline including Indian Airlines provides regular service here. Apart from this, the nearest international airport is in Chandigarh.
Road: From Delhi, through national highway NH1 you can reach Chandigarh and from there one has to avail national highway NH21. The total distance from Delhi to Manali is 533 km.
Rail: Manali is not easy to approach by rail, the nearest broad gauge rail head are Chandigarh, Pathankot and Kalka, the nearest narrow gauge rail head are Joginder Nagar.
Tourism
Manali's economy mainly depends on tourism. Tourists from all the corners of the world are attracted not only ecause of the presence of Hindu shrines or Buddhist monasteries, but also of the adventurous sports and the serene scenic beauty of the place, which gives one an ultimate peace.Some of the place of interest in Manali are:
Rotang Pass:Almost 51 km by road, on the way is a clear water spring, which is named after Lt. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, is a village which has got brilliant scenic beauty and addition to its beauty, the river Beas flows swiftly through the deep gorge. Almost at an altitude of 2500m is the Rahalla Falls. The Rotang Pass which is almost 3978m in height is a gateway to trans Himalayan Lahaul. It is almost 52 km from Manali. On the way to Rotang Pass is a popular picnic spot called Rani Nala.
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| Rotang Pass |
Hadimba Temple: Which is almost 2 km from Manali was built in 1533 A.D is a four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for beautiful carved doorway.
Solang Valley: It is the side valley at the top of Kullu valley, on the way to Rotang Pass almost 14 northwest of Manali. This place is famous for both summer and winter sports which includes, parachuting, zorbing, paragliding and skating.
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| Solang Valley |
Vashista temple: There are temple which is dedicated to Lord Rama, and sage Vashista and a very well known hot springs.
Club House: This place gives you an ample facilities which includes roller skating rink, bill boards, library, auditorium,bar, restaurants an they also provide Bungee jumping too.
Monasteries: At Manali, there are three monasteries which are built recently.
As a whole Manali will make a memorable holiday destination.
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