India - Manali - Hill station 19.10.2013

Manali

Just 40 kms away from Kullu 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, Bara Bhangal (Kangra), and Zanskar ranges. From temples to antiquity, to picturesque sight-seeing spots and adventure activities, Manali is a popular resort for all seasons and for all travellers.

Approach

Rail: Nearest convenient rail head are at Chandigarh and Pathankot. Manali can be reached from road from these stations.

Road: Manali is well connected by road with Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Haridwar, Shimla, Dharamsala and Chamba/Dalhousie. Regular buses ply between these stations. It is connected with Leh during July to October.

Map of places to visit in Manali 

• Distances from Manali

  Places to visit	Km
  Arjun Gufa	4
  Club house	2
  Hidimba Devi temple	2.5
  Jagatsukh	6
  Kothi	12
  Manu temple	3
  Mountaineering Institute	3
  Nehru kund	5
  Rahala water falls	16
  Rohtang pass	51
  Solang valley	13
  Tibetan monasteries
  Vashisht hot water springs and temples	3
  Mandi	110
  Keylong	120
  Trilokinath	152
  Kaza	200
  Kangra	240
  Shimla	260
  Chhatru (L&S)	81
  Batal (L&S)	110
  Kunzum Pass	122