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40 kms. away from Kulu to the north,
Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National
Highway leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One
sees well-defined snow capped peaks, the Beas river with its clear
water meanders through the town. On the other side are deodar and
pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent
place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to Lahaul,
Spiti, Kinnaur, Leh and Zanskar regions in Kashmir valley. It is
known as the SWITZERLAND OF INDIA.
PLACES OF INTEREST
HADIMBA TEMPLE: Manali has
many attractions but the chief centre of interest, historically
and archeologically, is undoubtedly the DHOONGRI TEMPLE dedicated
to goddess Hadimba, the Bhim of Mahabharat fame. It has
four-tiered Pagoda shaped roof and the doorway is carved with
legendary figures and symbols. This temple located amidst wooden
forest of deodar is about 2.5 kms. from the tourist office. It is
a pleasant experience to stroll in the temple complex which was
built in 1533 A.D. A large festival is held here in May.
MANU TEMPLE: 3 kms. from the
main bazar in old Manali lies the temple of MANU RISHI. It is
believed that this is the only temple of Manu in India, who was
the creator of human race on the earth.
TIBETAN MONASTERIES: There
are 3 newly constructed colorful monasteries, where visitors can
buy carpets and other Tibetan handicrafts. Two are located in the
town and one at Aleo on the left bank of Beas river.
VASHIST HOT WATER SPRINGS AND
TEMPLE (3 Kms): Vashist, a small village located on the left
bank of river Beas towards Rohtang pass is worth a visit. It is
renowned for its hot springs and temples. Nearby is the pyramidal
stone temple dedicated to Vashist Muni. There is another Temple of
Lord Ram here. Natural hot sulphur springs with two separate
bathing tanks for gents and ladies are always full of tourists.
Turkish style showers fitted baths have also been built nearby.
Hot water from the nearby spring is provided for bathing.
SOLANG VALLEY: 13 kms. is a
splendid valley between Solang village and Beas Kund. 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. Located here is a hut
and guest house of the Mountaineering and Allied sports Institute,
Manali. Now a few hotels have also come up. The winter skiing
festival is organised here. Training in skiing is imparted at this
place.
KOTHI: Situated on the road
to Rohtang pass, a picturesque spot, Kothi is 12kms. from Manali.
Large number of films (movies) have been picturised at this place
and is the ideal resting resorts of poets, writers and the lovers
of peaceful environs.
RAHALA WATER FALLS: 16 kms.
on way to Rohtang pass. If one goes to Marhi on foot from Kothi
from the old road, the sight of the falls is fascinating. It is a
good picnic spot as well.
ROHTANG PASS (3979 m):
Rohtang pass is 51kms. from Manali on highway to Keylong/Leh. It
offers a panorama and spectacular mountain view. The pass is open
from June to October each year although trekkers can cross it
earlier. It is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley
just as Zojila pass is a gatway to Ladakh. There are a beautiful
sight of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river flows down in the
Lahaul valley. Slightly to the left are the twin peaks of the
Geypan.
JAGATSUKH: 6 Kms. from Manali
located on the left bank on Beas on the road to Naggar. The place
is famous for very old temples of Lord Shiva and Sandhya Gayatri
in Shikhara style, these are worth a visit.
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