| States of
India-Himachal
Pradesh-
Manali |
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Introduction :
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Manali is the Northern end of the Kullu Valley and is the main resort in
the area. It is beautifully situated and there are many pleasant walks
around the town. Surrounded by towering peaks at arm length, Manali’s
major asset is its proximity to the snowline, never more than few hours
drive from the town nestling at comfortable 2050meters. Manali's
`history' is really more myth than history. According to Hindu
mythology, Manali was the home of the lawgiver Manu. Vaivasvata, the
seventh incarnation of Manu, the first creation according to Hindu
mythology, found a tiny fish in his bathing water. The fish told him to
look after it with devotion, for one day it would do him a great
service. The seventh Manu cared for the fish until it grew so huge that
he released it into the sea. It is the center of the flourishing orchard
industry a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous
treks. |
| Altitude |
1,926 meters |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 25 °C, Min 12 °C.
Winter : Max 14.4°C, Min 2 °C. |
| Language |
Pahari (Local Dialect), Hindi, English |
| STD Code |
01901 |
| Rainfall |
1520 mm. |
| Best Time to Visit |
April to July, September to November. |
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How to get there :
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Air: Nearest airport is Bhuntar - 50 kms
Rail: Nearest railhead is Chandigarh- 397 kms
Road: Jogindarnagar– 166kms, Shimla– 240kms, Delhi– 611kms. |
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Places to Visit : |
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The Hadimba Temple |
The Mall |
OLa Manali |
The Gompas |
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Excursion : |
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Vashisht |
Rohtang Pass |
Solang Valley |
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Shopping : |
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The colourful Tibetan Bazaar at the extreme south end of Manali sells Kullu
shawls, caps, and other woollen clothes, and a good range of Tibetan
souvenirs that includes thangkas (Buddhist paintings on cloth, see Arts &
Crafts of HP for more), silver and turquoise jewellery, and music cassettes.
The Mall offers many options to those interested in the serious
business of shopping. Try the Government owned Charitable Trust Tibetan
Handicrafts, or any of the cooperatives run by local women, such as Kullu/Kashmir
Shawl Emporium. For shawls Bhutico is good too, and so is Himachal
Handicrafts on Circuit House Road. If you’re looking for postcards to send
back home, walk into Bookworm at the NAC Market, which also has a good
collection of paperbacks. Roadside stalls spring up in the evenings,
especially around Cozy Restaurant and the bus station. Do try some locally
made pickles, jams and juices. Natural oils for massage and shampoos are
available from a shop on the Mall that sells nothing else. |
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