Manali!
A high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern India. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering.
When to visit The weather is mild to warm Apr–Oct, with a peak travel season May–Jun, before the monsoon rains of Jul–Aug. The winter (Dec–Feb) is cool to cold, with snowfall. Key events include the Manali Winter Carnival (Feb), with folk dancing, street music and a fashion show.
Distance of 51 kms from Manali, Rohtang Pass is on the highway to Keylong/Leh. In winters, the pass remains closed but is open from June to October for motor vehicles. This pass is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley. The best time to visit the pass is between May/June to October/November. In the month of May, Rohtang becomes a hotspot for adventure enthusiasts. Tourists can go for various thrilling activities like snow scooter, skiing and mountain biking. Nature lovers can enjoy beautiful views of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river that flows down in the Lahaul valley.
Distance at 14 kms from Manali, Solang Valley lies between Solang village and Beas Kund. It offers a beautiful view of glaciers and snow capped mountains. During summers, Solang Valley turns into best paragliding, Zorbing, and horse riding destination of Himachal Pradesh. In winters, the valley becomes a skiing paradise for all as it offers everyone to ski over fresh white snow. For snow lovers, the best time to visit Solang Valley is between the months of December to February.
This amazing sanctuary is located about two kilometers away from the main town and is spread over 3,180 hectares of land. Established in the year 1954, the Manali Wildlife Sanctuary includes animals like the Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer, Flying Fox, Stripped Hyena, Himalayan Tahr, Indian Hare, Barking Deer, Palm Civet, Serows, Himalayan Yellow Throated Martens, and Kashmir Flying Squirrels. Endangered animals like leopards, Brown Bears, and Goral can also be seen here. The rich forest of this Manali sanctuary is covered with trees like Deodar, Horse Chestnut, Kail, Maple, and Walnut. The best time to visit this marvelous place is during winter, when the surroundings are livelier and more enjoyable.
This beautiful park lies right on Mall road.With tall deodar trees, Van Vihar is majestic and stands as a symbol of the state’s conservation efforts. Enter this park for some quiet time. The entry fees is nominal. I remember my visit here and loving how tranquil it was sitting on the bench. This is definitely a must see if you love spending time in nature
Hadimba temple is a unique shrine dedicated to Hadimba Devi, who was the wife of Bhima and mother of Ghatothkach. Surrounded by gorgeous cedar forests, this beautiful shrine is built on a rock which is believed to be in the image of the goddess herself. The construction style of the temple is entirely different from that of any of the other temples, with its wooden doorways, walls, and cone-shaped roof
