Manali, in the scenic Kullu Valley of north Indian state of Himanchal Pradesh, is a renowned hill resort and tourist destination for its salubrious climate and natural bounties. Offering amazing vistas of snow-laden River Beas and Solang Nala, the town is also a paradise of adventure tourism for its prospects like trekking and mountaineering. Tourists flock here to gaze at its landscape laden with vast stretches of gorgeous alpine meadows and lush green forests of deodar, pine and fruit orchard.

Manali remains among the best hill resorts in India where snow-laden high peaks collide with natural beauty to lend it an unrivalled look. Natural beauty apart, Manali has other attractions for tourists to explore, and the Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa - a small Tibetan monastery- is one of them. The Hadimba Devi Temple- visited for its striking mythological sculptures- and the Manu Temple- a place of utmost religious value- are other notable attractions in Manali.

If the Vashisht Baths in Manali attract tourists for its splendid Lord Rama temple and hot springs, then the charmingly quaint village of Malana invites for its roots and tales related to the Greeks. Naggar is a famous nearby tourist attraction which invites for its Naggar Castle, Roerich Art Gallery and Uruswati Mueseum.

About 2 km from Manali station in Himachal Pradesh is located the Manali Wildlife Sanctuary – a renowned wildlife sanctuary. Stretching over an area of 31.80 sq km, the sanctuary is home to an impressive range of flora and fauna and catches the attention of wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers from across India. The sanctuary brings the opportunity of watching animals and birds in the midst of lush green dense forests and unspoiled glacie...

The hill station of Manali in Himachal Pradesh has many ancient temples and the Hadimba Devi Temple is one of them. Surrounded by a cedar forest, this ancient cave temple is located at the foot of the Himalays and dedicated to Hadimba Devi. The temple attracts visitors for as much as it unique design as for its mythological relevance, as it’s dedicated to the sister of a character in the epic Mahabharata. The Hadimba Devi Temple has a tall...

Temple of Manu, or Manu Temple or Manu Maharishi Temple is a beautiful and popular temple in the charming hill station of Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Located in the Old Manali region, the temple is considered very sacred by locals and religious tourists alike and this is why it attracts a huge footfalls every year. It’s the only temple in India dedicated to the worship of famed Rishi Manu. Manu Temple has a vast religious significance and as ...

Vashist Village is a popular yet tiny place about 2km north of Manali in Himachal Pradesh. On the hillside above the Beas River, the village has huge religious significance and it’s mostly visited for its temples and hot springs. The scenic beauty of the place, coupled with chilled atmosphere, makes it one of most-visited places in the region with locals, tourists as well as foreigners coming here in great numbers every year.   I...

Rohtang Pass is much more than just breathtaking scenic beauty. The Pass is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to gaze at sights of peaks and glaciers. From here, the sights of charming Lahaul Valley and the Chandra River take the hearts away of visitors. At some 53 km from Manali in Himachal Pradesh, this Pass is located at an elevation of 13,054 ft and serves as a gateway to Lahaul and Spiti valleys. Scenic beauty apart, Rohtang Pass is a pl...