Manali: Manali tour: Himachal Pradesh: Manali tourism: Kullu Manali
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Manali is an important hill station in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh. Manali near Kullu, has been considered as the best holiday tour or tourism for the tourists, especially for the Honeymoon trip. There are many picturesque places . India, near the northern end of the Kullu Valley. Manali Manali is one of the most beautiful and charming state of India globally famous for its refreshing beauty of nature. The popular tourist destination like Kullu Manali, Shimla, Kasauli, Dalhousie, Chail, Chamba, Dharamshala, etc which are exceptionally beautiful.Manali and the surrounding area is of great significance to Indian culture and heritage as it is said to be the home of the Saptarshi, or Seven Sages.
This is the time for snow in the Manali. Yes, The climate in Manali is predominantly cold during winters, and moderately cool during summers. The temperatures range from 4 °C (39 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F) over the year.
The average temperature during summer is between 14 °C (57 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F), and between −7 °C (19.4 °F) and 10 °C (50 °F) in the winter.
Snowfall in the region, which usually took place in the month of December, has been delayed over the last fifteen years to January or early February.
Manali Attractions
Naggar Fort, south of Manali is a reminder from the Pala Empire. Made from rocks, stones, and elaborate wood carvings, it is an ensemble of the rich and elegant artworks of Himachal. The castle was later converted to a hotel.[citation needed]
Hidimba Devi Temple, erected in 1553, is dedicated to the local deity Hadimba, wife of the Pandava prince, Bhim. The temple is noted for its four-store pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings.
Rahla waterfalls lie some 27 km (17 mi) from Manali at the start of the climb to the Rohtang Pass, are the beautiful Rahla Falls at an altitude of 2,501 m (8,210 ft).
Solang valley, popularly known as Snow Point, is 13 km northwest of Manali.
Manikaran, located about 45 km. from kullu on the way to Manali is known for its hot spring near the river Parvati.
How to reach
Manali is well connected by road to Delhi through NH-21 and NH 1, which goes on to Leh and is claimed (incorrectly) to be world’s highest motorable road. Leading up to Manali from New Delhi are the towns of Panipat and Ambala in Haryana, Chandigarh(Union Territory), Ropar in Punjab, and Bilaspur, Sundernagar, and Mandi in Himachal. Overnight Bus Services, both private as well as of himanchal tourism are available from Delhi to Manali everyday
Manali is not easily approachable by rail. The nearest broad gauge railheads are at Chandigarh (315 km (196 mi)), Pathankot (325 km (202 mi)) and Kalka (310 km (190 mi)). The nearest narrow gauge railhead is at Joginder Nagar (135 kilometres (84 mi))
The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, which is about 50 km (31 mi) from Manali. Currently, Kingfisher Red operates daily nonstop services from Delhi, Air India provides twice a week nonstop services and MDLR Airlines provides services to Delhi six days in a week.
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