Manali The North Indian Hill Station

Himachal, the Indian state that has a bewitchingly beautiful landscape and soothing serenity. Manali is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in India. Manali is known for its elegant lakes, rivers, valleys, or snow-clad mountains. Mesmerizing Manali is a darling of the Himalayan range and it certainly can satisfy a traveler’s wandering soul with its various famous places. From backpackers to enthusiastic tourists, Manali entertains all kinds of travelers that seek something fresh and rejuvenating in life.

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Manali can be visited throughout the year. The best time of traveling Manali depends on what you want from this magnificent destination. If you want to escape the summer heat of most of the Asian or middle east countries you should visit it from March to May. If you want to experience live snowfall and enjoy snowy mountains and trees then the best time to visit is October-February. June-September is considered a dull season because of the monsoon and there are also chances of landslides. Basically, there is old Manali and new Manali and geographically; the only thing that separates Old Manali and Manali are the Beas River. You can notice the complete change of scene once you cross the river. New Manali is full of people, houses, hotels, and resorts. Whereas, old Manali is quiet, peaceful and you can find the bliss of nature there. Kullu is a very good base for nearby treks to Spiti Valley, Pin Valley, Lahaul Valley, etc. Not just small treks but several intermediate treks start from here for people who are interested in trekking. More than just treks, you can also try rafting, paragliding, zorbing, rappelling, rock climbing in that zone. Kullu is also known for its temples & monasteries dedicated to various deities. Manali mall road is the life of new Manali with dozens of shops and restaurants. You can easily hike to Hadimba Temple which is like 1.5 kilometers from the mall road. This popular 15th-century temple is known as the “Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani” a famous Bollywood movie and also for its architecture. There is beautiful cedar forest that surrounds the temple. Dhungri village is still untouched from the developing town of Manali and has this raw essence of nature.

Solang Valley is the most popular tourist spot in Manali. No true blood adrenaline-seeker can afford to miss this sheer beautiful place. To explore the energy and the snow-clad beauty of this valley plan a day long tour. Whether you enjoy adventure or not, the terrains of Solang will inspire you to go out and face your fears and do something never been done before. Rohtang Pass which comes under Manali-Leh highway lies at 52 kms. Embrace yourself for an adventurous ride and most attractive place near Manali.The journey to Rohtang La is packed with scenic landscapes, spellbinding valleys, waterfalls and towering pine trees. In this journey of a lifetime you will pass through villages namely Kothi, Palchan and Marhi. The charm of magnificent mountains, zig-zag roads will surely make your heart skip a beat. Due to heavy snowfall the road gets blocked during winters. The pass is usually closed by the Indian army in the month of November and reopened in April or May. The iconic Bollywood song “Yeh Ishq Hai” from the famous movie “Jab We Met” was shot in Rohtang pass and parts of Manali. The food is also very fancy in Manali. They have this unique veg and non veg cuisine. From trouts to chicken you can find a lot of varieties. But Momos of Manali is a must try item. Also the kebabs and curry are unique in taste.

How to go:

Getting to Manali by rail is not easy. The nearest broad gauge junction is Chandigarh 315 km (196 m) (315 km / 196 m), Pathankot 325 km (202 m) (326 km / 202 m). ) Or Kalka 310 km (190 mi) 310 km / 190 km). The nearest narrow gauge junction is Yogindarnagar 135 km (64 mi) (135 km / 84 mi).

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Written by, Sabbir Ahmed Seam References (Information Collected)  

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