Manali

Manali is a gorgeous hill station in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh where many honeymooners and nature lovers travel to get the first glimpse of snow of the season. Manali is filled with view of breath-taking snow-capped mountains, pine and deciduous forests, quaint towns and the river Vyas to top it all. Manali is at a distance of 544km from Delhi, in the district of Kullu and located at an altitude of around 6,400 ft. You can reach Manali by a bus or a car from Delhi, Chandigarh or Shimla. The closest railway station is Ambala Cantt where you need to switch to roadways. Manali gets significantly cold in winters (-5?C) with a lot of snowfall, and pleasant (15-20?C) during the summers which is also the peak season and the best time to visit. Manalifor tourists. This is when many activities open up and the town can get slightly crowded. A pre-booking of hotel or resort is advised to avoid paying surged prices.

Manali can be a strange mixture of religious sanctuaries and adventure activities. The history of Manali proclaims it as the residence of Manu, who was the procreator of mankind after the great flood. This place has various religious sites and temples dedicated to the fact along with a few Buddhist monasteries. On the other hand, it has stunning waterfalls, trekking trails and even a few hot water springs to enjoy. Visit the Naggar castle, the impressive residence of Kullu's Raja made up of only wood and stones. There are a wide range of things to do in Manali for beginners as well as experts which include River rafting, Paragliding, Skiing, Trekking, Camping, Zorbing, horse ridingand Rock climbing. One of the must-dos when in Manali is to visit the Rohtang pass which is only 51 kms away. Filmed much by the Bollywood movies, the raw beauty of RohtangPass will leave you awestruck with kilometres of stretch covered in snow and the magnificence of Himalayas hovering over you.Adventure activities like skiing, snow scooter and mountain biking can be enjoyed here.The pass is a gateway to LahaulSpiti, Pangi and Leh Valley and is closed during winters. Manali can be an astounding experience, with a mix of rustic human settlements and postcard like natural beauty. Its popularity has been increasing over time and the town attracts tourist from all over the world to bask in its natural serenity.