Manali is a stunning beautiful hill station located in the Kullu Valley of Himanchal paradesh. It is situated at an height of 2050 meter and on the banks of the Beas River. Manali is one of India’s famous hill stations. And among the best tourist spots to experiment with tourism in Himachal.
It is best place visit for its snow-covered mountains, scenic beauty and culture. In short its called ‘Valley of the Gods’. Manali is named after Hindu Sage Manu. According to the legend, a massive flood had engulfed the earth.After that sage Manu stepped off from his ark at Manali to restore human life. This place has an ancient temple dedicated to sage Manu.
Manali is world famous as Honeymoon destination. Similarly it is famous for its snow activity. It is popular for adventure sports such as skiing, climbing, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, mountain biking and kayaking. It is also starting point for many treking route. subsequently Paragliding is an unforgettable experience here. Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Hidimba Temple, Bhrigu Lake, Vashist Temple, Manu Temple are famous sightseeing of Manali. likewise the Great Himalayan National Park,Manala village,durga devi temple are some of popular tourist sights. Also this area has a lot of Buddhist monasteries worth visiting too.
Many of the adventure sports and activity takes place during the period of September to June every year. The best time to visit Manali is from September till June. Dussehra and Hidimba Devi Festival (May) are the two main festivals. These festivals are celebrated with great ritual and passion. Lots of people from different parts of the state come to participate during the celebration of these festival. These festival held inside the temple complex.
All this beauty makes it a subtle mix of adventure to a romantic honeymoon. Newly wedded couples choose this place to launch their new love life amid the fresh meadows and white water streams. At night, walking around the mall road is also a very good choice where they can try different local food together. However regional foods are mainly influenced by Punjabi and Tibetan tadka but that ends up making it more tasteful. Tourist can do shopping at mall road. Tourist can buy unique items such as woolen clothes, local handicraft, prayer wheels and other souvenirs. All these together makes it best place to visit in India
Best time to Visit Manali
Manali is renowned as a Honeymoon destination that can be visited round the year. October to June is the best time to visit Manali. Winter is the perfect time to see the snowfall for tourist. Even this is the best season to experience the popular winter carnival festival and the number of events during this season has been growing. Summer is a good time to visit Manali and the weather is very nice, usually crowded with a large number of tourists during the summer months.
The peak seasons in Manali are December and Summer. The time from December to Febuary when you can enjoy the beautiful scene and snowfall. Which makes this month, the most enjoyed period among the tourists. This season marks a perfect period for ski-loving adventure enthusiasts.
How to Reach Manali
By Road – Manali is easily reachable by road. One can book Volvo Bus from Delhi or Chandigarh. Volvo bus service is easly available from delhi and chandigarh. The travelers will see spectacular views of the valleys and mountains from nearly every direction while on a road trip. While most tourists prefer a self-driving, It is generally advisable to hire a taxi if the traveler does not feel comfortable while driving on the mountain road.
By Train – Manali has no exclusive railhead. The nearest railway station is Pathankot or Chandigarh. Which is 290 km and 315 km respectively. Although New Delhi railway station is at 500 Kms from Manali, but usually people prefer to arrive Delhi Railway station. because delhi have superior train connectivity from all over the country. There are various Taxi & Bus options available from Delhi or Chandigarh. Once you reach the railway station from your specific area can teke bus or taxi.
By Air – The nearest airport for Manali is Kullu-Manali airport (Bhuntar) at distance of 50 Kms from Manali City. New Delhi & Chandigarh are other nearest & most preferred airports. Delhi & chandigarh both offers superior connectivity from all major cities of India. Usually tourists prefer Delhi airport & take taxi or Luxury buses for the Manali from Delhi Airport.
