Manali Tourism

Manali Tourism

Manali, the picturesque hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh has garnered a lot of fame since it is one of the most scenic areas in North India. The popular features of Manali are its snow-covered peaks, vibrant gardens and plantations and the raving rivers. You will find different traveler draws in and around Manali town that attracts a considerable amount of footfalls on an annual basis. Manali witnesses arrival of both domestic and overseas travelers round the year. One of the familiar aspects of the different Manali tourist draws is their unparalleled splendor with which they charm the travelers. The city offers endless sightseeing options to the astute traveler. Manali is a travelers' paradise for nature lovers, honeymooners, and other tourists. The tourist attractions in Manali include Vashisth hot water spring and temple, Rohtang Pass, Rahala waterfalls, Solang valley, Arjuna Gufa, Tibetan monasteries, Hadimba Temple and Jagatsukh.

Manali Tourist Attractions

 Manali is home to several well-known holy sites including the Manu temple, Tibetan monasteries, and the Hadimba temple. The top-rated Manali tourist attractions are mentioned below:

 

Hadimba Temple

 

The Hadimba temple or Hadimba mandir is devoted to Hadimba. According to Hindu legends, Hadimba was married to Bhima, the famous Pandava character in the epic of Mahabharata. The design of the mandir is very much similar to a Pagoda, which is the religious place for Buddhists. It is said that the temple was constructed in 1553. The mandir is also known as the Dhungri Van Vihar and has four stories. The architecture of this religious place is also stunning.

Arjun Gufa

The Arjun Gufa lies at a distance of 15 km from the town of Manali. It is closely located to a village named Prini. As stated by a myth, Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, stayed here and exercised contemplation in this place for acquiring the mighty Pashupata Ashtra (a commanding weapon).

The distance of Jagatsukh from Manali is just 6 km. It is the biggest rural community in the district of Kullu. Lying on the riverbanks of Beas, it is home to a well-known temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It was constructed in Shikhara pattern. Jagatsukh served as the earliest capital of Kullu for approximately ten coevals. The Devi Sharvati mandir is closely located.

 

 

Naggar

Naggar is known for housing the Naggar Castle and the distance from Manali is 28 km. The castle has been converted into a heritage hotel.

Uruswati Himalayan Folk Art Museum

Uruswati Himalayan Folk Art Museum lies in Naggar, inside the compound of the Roerich Estate. The elevation is only 100 meters higher than the Nicholas K. Roerich Art Gallery. It was established by Nicholas and his wife in 1928.

Kothi

Kothi, a prominent tourist draw in the area, lies on the Lahaul-Spiti-Leh highway and the distance from Manali is just 12 km. Kothi acted as the campground for travelers while the travelers had to travel through the Rohtang Pass which has an elevation of around 3,978 meter. There is an excellent Rest House by the Public Works Department where the tourists can conveniently stay. The rest house is situated amid glaciers and snow-covered summits.

This valley is famous for its snow-covered crests, picturesque landscape, and the stunning sight of the glaciers. The distance from the town of Manali is just 13 km. The valley is home to the Department of Mountaineering and Allied Sports hostel, a skiing instruction center, and ANTREK Campsite Resort.

The hot water springs in Manali are also favorite tourist draws. Many visitors come to the Vashist hot water spring for a bath. The adventure tourists can travel to Banjar and go angling the trouts in the scenic Tirthan river. There are many options for the adventure sports lovers such as trekking, mountaineering, water rafting, rock climbing, playing with ice, skiing, paragliding and so on.