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Location
Manali is nestled quietly at an altitude of 2050 m above the sea level in the Beas River Valley in the mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh. Spread all along the river Beas, Manali is at a distance of 32 km from Kullu, 108 km from Mandi and 280 km from Shimla.
Sight Seeing
Manali is an important hill station of Northern India with chilly winters and pretty cool summers. The Hill Station Package of Manali provides a base for numerous adventure activities like skiing, mountaineering, trekking, rafting, kayaking and mountain biking. Snow capped mountain ranges, colorful orchards, temples and Gompas make Manali a worth visiting place. Some of the major tourist attractions of Manali are
Rohtang Pass: Situated at the height of 3979 m above the sea level Rohtang Pass is the highest point on the Manali- Keylong Road. It offers the breath taking view of the surroundings. Adjacent lake called Dassaur Lake is the other worth visiting place on a sight seeing trip to Manali.
Hidimba Temple: An ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimba Devi was built in 1553 AD is the major attraction among the locals and the tourists.
Vashist Hot Water Springs and Temple: Just 3 km from Manali across the Beas River is situated the Vashist Village. It is famous for its natural sulphur springs. It now comprises modern bath houses and Turkish style showers. People visit this place for its medicinal benefits.
Solang Valley: It is situated at a distance of 13 km north west of Manali. It is also popularly known as Snow Point. It is covered with snow capped glaciers and mountain peaks that offer the splendid view to the visitors. The 300 m ski lift is the major tourist attraction among the visitors.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport is at Bhuntar at a distance of 52 km from Manali.
By Rail: The nearest railhead is at Jogindernagar, which is 135 km away from Manali.
By Road: Manali is well connected by surface network with important towns and cities like Kullu, Shimla, Dalhousie, Ambala, Mandi, Chandigarh and Delhi.
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