People generally take the name of Kullu and Manali together. Some of them even think that both the places are same. The reason is that the person coming to Kullu certainly comes to Manali. Manali is 40 kilometers away of Kullu.
When English people came here for the first time, they were stunned by the beauty of this place. Then this place was developed by them in order to take advantage of beautiful and healthy atmosphere of this place. Today, this place is one of the main tourist places of India. This place is one of the best honeymoon places in the country and hence it is very much liked by the newly married couples.
The pine trees on the bank of the river Vyas are so high that you can have a crack in your neck in order to see the top of these trees.
Best times to go to Manali: - Best times to visit Manali are same as for Kullu i.e. from mid April to mid June and from last September to mid November.
How to reach in Manali: - the tourists who visit Kullu certainly Visit Manali as well. One has to reach Kullu first in order to reach Manali. Manali is 40 kilometers away of kullu and government as well as private buses and taxies are available all the time to come to this place. There are also the direct ways to this place from different place but it is advisable to come to this place via Kullu as if you take any other way for coming to this place you will have to travel extra way unnecessarily.
Hotels in Manali: - there are a number of good hotels and resort in Manali. Some of which are given here-
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Hotels |
Places |
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Holyday Inn |
Preini |
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Manali Ashok |
Manali |
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Himalayan |
Preini |
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Anupam |
Manali |
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Chandan |
Model Town |
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Himgiri |
Manali |
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Dream River |
Old Manali |
Important Places to Visit in Manali: - there are so many beautiful places in the Manali, some important Places are given Here-
Vashishtha: - 3 kilometers away from manali this place is famous for various hot water founts. This place is also famous for beautiful temples of lord Ram and Vashishtha. Department of tourism of the Himachal Pradesh has developed a bathing area at this place where tourists can enjoy the warm water bath.
Jagat Sukh: - this place is situated 6 kilometers away from Manali. Natural beauty is scattered everywhere at this place. Here are some important temples as well in which the temple of Lord Shiva made in ancient Shakara Style (style famous in ancient India) is very famous.
Kothi: - just 12 kilometers away from Manali, at this place, natural beauty is scattered all around. Just one kilometer ahead of this place there is a narrow valley, under 30 meters of which river Vyas flows.
A number of pigeons lives on the rocks either sides of this valley which attract the tourists very much.
Rahla Fall: - just 2 kilometers ahead of Kothi, a heavy stream of river Vyas falls from the height of 50 meters. This view seems very attractive. Here is also a picnic spot where tourists come in a very large number.
Solang Valley: - this place is 13 kilometers away from Manali. Seeing the snowy peaks of high mountains while standing nearby this valley takes the tourists to the next world. A mountaineering training centre is also situated near to this place.
