The picturesque hill station of Manali is a small ancient town in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The hill resort is not just renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty but is also home to a number of majestic monuments and shrines. Here we enlist some of the principal Tourist Attractions & Excursions in Manali that are a must visit in Manali tours.
Tourist Attractions in Manali:
Hidimba Devi Temple
One of the most popular tourist attractions of the town, the temple is also locally known as Dhungiri Temple due to its location at the heart of a dense forest – Dhungiri Van Vihar. The temple rises to four storeys and is artistically built of wood. Visitors to Manali make it a point to visit the Hidimba Devi Temple that is also one of the most important pilgrimage sites.
Manali Sanctuary
Home to a wide variety of fascinating birds and animals, the sanctuary is yet another of the most popular places to see in Manali. Sprawling over an area of nearly 3,180 hectares, Manali Sanctuary was brought under the Punjab Birds and Wild Animals Protection Act, 1933 on 26th Feb 1954.
Mountaineering Institute
Manali is the famous adventure sport base in Himachal Pradesh and the institute trains a large number of Indians and foreign guests alike in the skills of mountain climbing. Both basic and advance courses are provided at the institute that also organizes a number of other exciting activities for adventure lovers. High altitude trekking, minor mountaineering, rock climbing, skiing and high altitude rescue courses are just a few on the institute’s curriculum. Accommodation facility is also provided along with all the necessary trekking equipment on hire.
Manu Temple
Manali derives its name from this temple that is today among the largely visited Manali tourist attractions. A sage by the name of Manu is believed to have meditated here. The temple is quite old but very famous among locals and visitors to Manali alike.
Excursions in Manali:
Rohtang Pass (50 km)
Located on the Manali-Keylong Road, it boasts of being the highest point in Manali at an altitude of 4,112 m. Rohtang Pass is one of the famous excursions from Manali where you can enjoy breathtaking vistas of sky-kissing hills enveloped in snow. The site is also a famous picnic spot.
Arjun Gufa (5 km)
Situated close to the Prini village along the left back of River Beas, this cave has a mythological significance attached to it. It is named after Arjun, one of the five Pandava brothers who is believed to have done rigorous meditation here in order to please Lord Indra and obtain the mighty weapon – Pashupata Astra.
Jagatsukh Temple (6 km)
Located in Jagatsukh, one of the biggest villages of Kullu district is the famous temple of Shiva artistically designed in the typical shikhara style of architecture widely prevalent in Himachal Pradesh. Devi Sharvati Temple lies nearby and is yet another of the places to see near Manali.
Rahalla Falls (16 km)
They are one of the most beautiful waterfalls near Manali and the site is frequented by nature lovers. It is located just at the staring point of the climb to the Rohtang Pass and perched at a height of about 2,501 m.
Vashisht Hot Sulphur Springs (3 km)
Located very close to the town, it is among the largely visited excursions in Manali. Vashisht is a small ancient village renowned for its panoramic natural landscapes. The hot water springs here are believed to contain sulphur that has medical properties. People arrive from far and wide to take a dip in the springs and heal their ailments. The temples of Lord Rama and Vashisht Muni (after whom the village is named) nearby are also well worth a visit.
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