tourism in manali

1. TOURISM IN MANALI
- By Vithi Vacations

2. MANALI
TOWN IN HIMACHAL PRADESH
Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern
Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and
honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing
in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also a jumping-off
point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal
mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.

3. HOW TO REACH
BY AIR –
• The nearest airport is Bhuntar, located at a distance of 50km from Manali and 10km from Kullu
• airport at Bhuntar is very well-connected with regular flights to important Indian cities like Delhi
and Chandigarh. From outside the airport, private taxis are available.
BY RAIL -
• The nearest railway station to Manali is Jogindernagar railway station, which is located at a
distance of 143 km from here.
• Chandigarh railway station (314 km) and Ambala Cantt Junction (342 km) are two other nearest
railway station, connecting Manali with other places in India, by train.
BY ROAD -
• Manali is well-connected to important tourist destinations of India such as Delhi, Leh, Kullu,
Dharamshala, Chandigarh, Ambala, Dehradun and Shimla.
• Apart from private taxis/cabs, private and state-run buses ply to Manali on a regular basis.

4. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Place to visit Distance from manali
CLUB HOUSE 2 Km
HIDIMBA DEVI 25 Km
JAGATSUKH VILLAGE 6 Km
KOTHI 12 Km
MANU TEMPLE 1 Km
NEHRU KUND 5 Km
RAHALA WATERFALLS 16 Km
ROHTANG PASS 51 Km
SOLANG VALLEY 13 Km
VASHISHT TEMPLE 2 Km
MANDI 110 Km
• Hidimba Temple
• Club House
• Kothi
• Manu Temple
• Nehru Kund
• Rahala Waterfalls
• Rohtang Pass
• Solang Valley
• Vashisht Temple
• Tibetan Monasteries
• Vashisht Hot Water Springs
• Maa Sharvari Temple
• Jogini Falls
• Beas Kund Trek
• Kothi
• Gulaba
• Chandrakhani Pass
• Old Manali
• Manali Sanctuary

5. HADIMBA TEMPLE
• Hadimba temple said to be dedicated to
Hadimba – the wife of Pandu son Bhima, is one
of the best places to visit in Manali city.
• The most striking feature of this temple is that
it is located in the Dhungri Forest and is
surrounded by pine trees
• The effigy of Hadimba is made up of brass and
is quite awe-inspiring.

6. MANU TEMPLE
• Dedicated to Lord Manu, the temple’s
premises offer a sense of peace and
serenity to the devotees walking in as it is
one of the best places to see in Manali

7. CLUB HOUSE
• Located adjacent to the Manalsu Nallah, it has been constructed in the British style of architecture and is
managed by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). The in-house restaurant serves a
lot of delicious dishes and snacks.
• Adventure activities available here include table tennis and carrom, skating, river-crossing, boating, and go-
karting

8. SOLANG VALLEY
This is one of the best places to visit in Manali for couples. It lies about 14 km from Manali and is the venue for one of the
vibrant MANALI FESTIVALS of winter skiing festival that is held here every year. People of all age groups love to visit this
place during winters to enjoy skiing. Things to do: Zorbing, paragliding, skiing, parachuting, and horse riding

9. RAHALA WATERFALLS
A famous picnic spot, Rahala waterfall is nestled Amidst Birch &
Deodar Forests and located almost 16 km away from Manali. The
source of these magnificent falls is the water melting from the
glaciers and precipitous rocks. Thick forest with birch and deodar
trees looks truly magnificent. Behind this impressive waterfall,
amazing views of snow-clad Himalayan ranges can be seen.

10. ROHTANG PASS
It is one of the most beautiful passes in the whole
country. It offers picturesque views when covered with
snow in the months of winter in Manali. Located at a
height of 13,000 ft, it will surely give you goosebumps.
Many people from all over India and outside come here
for trekking and playing with snow.

11. NAGGAR VILLAGE
At a short drive from Manali, Naggar Village is another beautiful destination that nature lovers
must visit. Situated on the left bank of River Beas
Things to do: Visit the Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery, Tripura Sundari temple, and Gauri Shankar
temple.

12. OLD MANALI
• Away from the rush and crowd of
any hill station is this area of Old
Manali.
• It is any backpacker’s haven with
rustic and charming cafes and
hostels for cheap stay options.
• It is a mere 2-3 km away from the
main mall road but seems like an
entirely different place.
• The ambiance is quite lively and
energetic in this part of the city.

13. BEAS KUND TREK
• It offers scenic views of Pir Panjal mountain that will surely leave you mesmerized.
You can go hiking to Beas Kund and and the end result will make you jump for joy!
For a thrilling experience, make sure you add this to your list.

14. APART FROM SIGHTSEEING, MANALI IS QUITE FAMOUS FOR ITS
ADVENTURE SPORTS
• River Rafting
• Paragliding
• Skiing
• Hiking
• Mountain Biking
• Mountaineering
• Zorbing
• Jeep Safari