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Manali - Fast Facts
| Altitude |
2,050, meters above sea level |
Location |
40km from kullu |
| STD Code |
01902 |
Manali-Introduction
If you happen to be a naturelovera nd have not yet been to the beautiful hill resort of Manli in Himachal Pradesh, then you are really missing something. Imagine snow-capped mountains in the backdrop, hillsides covered with green pine trees and vast green lawns and fragrant fruit orchards. This is exactly how Manali looks. A perfect hill resort along the Beas river that not only offers such natural beauty to its visitors but also a chance to try out certain adventurous sports and visit many old and culturally rich heritage sites.
Manali-Location
Manali is a beautiful hill resort in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is 40 kms away from Kullu, another popular hill station of North India.
Manali-Sites to Visit
Kullu-History
A holiday package to Manali would most certainly include a tour of the major tourists spots in Manali. One of them being the Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa. Gompas are the Tibetan monasteries. This particular Gompa was built in the year 1969. It is a major tourist attraction of Manali because one can also buy woolen shawls and carpets here. 
If you are willing to take a walk, then you can visit the Manu Temple. It takes a half hour walk up the hills to reach Manu Temple in the old Manali. It is believed that the first man on earth Manu, landed on this very spot after a great flood.
Another major tourist spot that feature in most tourists lists to manali is the Hadimba devi temple. It is about 1.5 kms from Main Mandi. It is in the midst of woods and is an extremely beautiful temple with a 4-tier pagoda shaped roof ad a doorway that has a lot of intricate carving and sculptures which depict legends and old Indian mythological characters. One can also take a tour to the Vashisht Baths. They are in a little village called Vashisht, on the banks of river Beas. The hot springs here are very popular with the tourists along with a temple dedicated to Lord Rama.
Manali-Shopping
If you are o a holiday to manali, do not forget to get great gifts for friends and family back home. You can get heavily embroidered and exotic looking shawls that are readily available in the local markets in manali. If you are a man and shopping for you spouse or beloved, you can buy a firan, silver jewellery (inlaid with turquoise and coral besides many other semi-precious stones) and pashmina (which is obviously a bit expensive). All these things can easily be bought at the popular shopping center or mall in Manali.
Manali-Adventure Sports
If you are a trekker and looking forward to spending your ext holiday enjoying your favorite outdoor activity, then come to Manali. The hill resort is a treat for the trekkers who can trek through some hard yet really rewarding trek routes. You can also try rock climbing since The western Himalayas mountaineering institute in manali offers rock-climbing courses even for beginners. River-rafting on river Beas can also be tried. If you are planning to take a tour to Manali in winter season then you can enjoy skiing on the slopes. The hill station offers unlimited fun to people who love to be outdoors and truly enjoy the company of nature. 
Manali-How to Reach
You can either choose to get to manali by air or road. The closest airport to Manali is at Bhuntar, which is 77km from Manali.
If you rather go by road, enjoying the picturesque beauty along the way, then you can hire a cab from Kullu to cover a stretch of 67 kms.
Manali-Best time to visit
The best time to visit Manali is either between April to June or September to October. In summers you can enjoy rock climbing and river rafting along with a lot of excursions, whereas during winters you can play in the snow and enjoy skiing on the slopes. 
Manali-Where to stay
There are lots of good hotels and guesthouses in Manali. Hill Resorts India offers online booking to many of them, which not only have all the modern amenities but are also reasonably priced. Since Manali is a major hill station, it not only provides accommodation for all budgets but also has many restaurants and eateries that offer not only hygienic and delicious Indian food but also Chinese, Continental and regional cuisine.
The hill resort of Manali has such variety and offers so much that it is a perfect holiday spot for people of all ages. You can visit this beautiful place in Himachal Pradesh by making Hill Resorts India your travel partner so you can enjoy a great holiday in the lap of nature, by simply booking a tour package online.
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