“Paradise – India’s Honeymoon City”

Vashisht Temple Entrance

Solang Valley

Manu Temple

Solang Valley

Malana Village

Manali Mall Road

Beas Kund Trek

Bhrighu Lake

ChandraTal

Situated at a height of 6260 feet above sea level, Manali is one of the most popular, beautiful and awe-inspiring hill stations in this country.

Surrounded by majestic hills and woody forests, the quaint charm of Manali has captured the world’s attention and has become one of the most visited tourist destinations in India. The pristine River Beas flows right through the town, creating a mesmerising and spellbinding landscape. Nestled at one end of the Kullu Valley, Manali is a popular hill station with attractions such as the Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley nearby.

Top Things To Do In Manali

Rohtang Pass
Rohtang pass is the main attraction of Manali and it is accessible during May – October months. The area is Popular for snow and natural beauty.

Hadimba Temple
An ancient temple of goddess Hidimba is surrounded by tall pine trees with a track for nature walk

Solang Valley
Popular for cable car, Paragliding, horse riding, trekking and skiing ( in winter ). This green valley is located at a distance of 12 KM from Manali.

Manu Temple in old Manali
This magnificent temple is dedicated to the sage Manu, who is said to be the creator of the world and the writer of Manusmriti. The Manu Temple is located in old Manali, at a distance of three kilometers from the main market.

 

BEST TIME TO VISIT MANALI
Dec -March
These are the winter months, you can enjoy snowfall at Manali itself. Distance hill peaks will be covered with snow so you will get a good view. There will be less water in river but stay away from river as water will be freezing cold. Daytime temperature can go up to 7 degree and night it will be less than 0 degree, can drop up to -5.

(Note– During Winter Rohtang pass will be closed.Roads up to Manali from Delhi, Chandigarh, Kullu will remain open but beyond Manali towards Leh roads will be closed)

(May- July)
This is the Peak tourist season, better to book package including hotel in advance. Try to escape from hot weather in plane areas and enjoy cool climate with your family at Manali.
(Note– Rohtang Pass and Leh roads open during this period of time untill weather conditions )

 

How to reach Manali

By Road – Well connected by road to Chandigarh 290 KM, Kalka 280 KM, Shimla 260 KM
By Airport Nearest airport Bhunter ( 52 KM ), Chandigarh , Shimla, Delhi
By Rail – Nearest Rail station Chandigarh, Kalka, Delhi , Shimla

Places to Trek Near Manali
1. Hampta Pass – should be possible in any season, yet the best time to go for trek is in the month of June to September. Hampta Pass trekking gives an astonishing background of investigating your existence with exceptional shades of nature.
(Best time is from june to September)

2. Malana Village Trek
The most acclaimed Gowrishankar temple,Tripura sundari sanctuary with its Pahadi style Naggar mansion and the Roerich craftsmanship display. Begin trekking in the wake of getting advised by your visit guide and trek to the Ghankulhadi campground and go through the timberland of pine, fir.This trek will take around 4-5 hours. Begin at around 6.00 AM and trek to the highest point of the Chandrakhani Pass (3,660 meters) for 3 hours. Trek to the Nagroni campground for the night.

3. Deo Tibba Base camp Trek
Deo Tibba Base camp trek is very much famous for trekking in Manali. Hampta Pass is a standout amongst the most delightful treks in the Manali area. Deo Tibba at 6001m is a prominent crest in the eastern Pir Panjal Range and Hampta Pass (4270m) used to be the customary course amongst Kullu and Lahaul valleys.

4. Bhrigu Lake Trek
Bhrigu Lake is only 14 km far from the street head of Gulaba.
A blasting blue Brighu Lake sits cozy between two high-elevation edges towards the east of Rohtang Pass. One of the numerous cold lakes in Kullu Valley, this lake makes for an immaculate weekend trek and is appropriate for families.
5. Chandratal Lake Trek
Chandra Tal is also known as “Moon Lake” is the source of the Chandra River. It is one of the finest trek for trekking in Manali. It was at one time a provisional spot for brokers from Tibet and Ladakh who went to Spiti and the Kullu valley, however today it draws in countless devotees from over the world. Situated at a height of 4300 m, Chandra Tal Lake is only 6 kms far from the Kunzum Pass in Spiti and Lahaul locale of Himachal Pradesh condition of India. Strolling on Chandra Tal trek will offer an extreme ordeal like the experience of setting off to the moon.

6. Bara Banghal and Bir Trek
Bara Bhangal trek permits trekkers a look into their minimal known lives, and gives them the uncommon benefit of going to their most established settlement, Bara Bangal, a town that time appears to have overlooked.

7. Chandrakhani Trek
Chandrakhani Pass is a standout amongst the most lovely and tranquil go, at an elevation of 3660 m situated in the Kullu valley. Chandrakhani Pass offers awesome perspectives of the Deo Tibba crest, Pir Panjal and Parbati scope of mountains.

8. Beas Kund Trek
Distance: 6 km , Duration: 6-7 hours
The second of the trek begins with the climb towards Beas Kund, the trail passing through boulders and rocks fro few minutes. Soon you will be near your destination of a tiny lake, Beas Kund considered to be the source of River Beas. However, the perfect view of the majestic summit all around such as Shitidhar, Ladakhi, Friendship peaks will leave spell bound. The peaks standing high at an altitude of 6000 m are Makerbeh and Shikhar Beh. Located just behind the great barrier of mountains to the north of Beas Kund is Lahaul Valley region while on the west is Kanga and the Dhauladhar Range, the lower region of Himalayas

 

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Khardungla Pass ‘World highest motorable Road ‘

Mind Blowing View

Highest pass

World Highest Motorable Pass

Winter Time

Khardung La is located in the Ladakh region of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. This pass is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys.

Season for Traveling to Khardungla Pass – Ladakh

The best time to visit Khardung La is between May and October. This is the time when the pass is open.

Camping and Homestays in Khardungla Pass

There are no accommodation options in Khardung La unless you bring your own tent and set up camp by the roadside. Leh, which is the closest big town, offers many options
Spangmik village gives a taste of a detached world and a nomadic life

How to reach Khardungla Pass:

Travel by Air : Leh is well connected with other important places in India. Regular flights link Leh with Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar..

Travel by Train: Kalka is the nearest railway station to Leh. Buses or taxis can be hired to reach Manali via Shimla. There are regular taxis and bus services from Manali to Leh.

Travel by Road : Khardung La is situated at about 39 km from Leh. The first 24 km, as far as the South Pullu check point, are paved. From there to the North Pullu check point about 15 km beyond the pass the roadway is primarily loose rock, dirt, and occasional rivulets of snow melt. From Leh, a daily bus service to Nubra Valley passes over Khardung. The ideal method to get to Khardung-la is by taxi or bike..

Things to Do:

1. Dukhang– Located in the area of Leh district, Dukhang is a beautiful place of tourism which was built in the late 11th century by Kal-dan Shes-rab of Tibetan descendents. The image of Vairocana (the Buddha resplendent) is the main attraction of Dukhang and the idol is bounded by four main Buddha manifestations. It is a perfect destination to spend holidays and attracts a large number of tourists.

2 . Shanti Stupa – Shanti Stupa is a lovely attraction for tourists which is referred to a peace pillar and was founded by a Peace Sect’ of Japanese Buddhists. It is situated above Changspa in Leh and is very popular for its gilt panels which reveal the life stories of Buddha.

3. Chang La – Chang La is a beautiful tourist destination and is the third highest motorable road in the world. The name of this place has been derived from Saint Changla Baba and is 125 Kms from the Pangong Lake. This place is a high mountain pass which is located in Ladakh district and is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh.

4. Pangong – Pangong Tso Lake remains frozen during winters, nevertheless still being a major point of tourist interest then. The lake is one of the most picturesque lakes in the country, and is untouched by commercialism, thus proving to be a very serene and scenic spot.

5. Tso Moriri Lake – Moriri Tso lake is twin to the Pangong Tso Lake. Located inside the Changtang wildlife sanctuary, this lake offers a scenic place of peace and tranquility. The water body measures about 28 km in length from north to south and about 100 feet average in depth.

Facts about Khardungla Pass –   Highest motorable pass in the World

Altitude-sickness medication like acetazolamide may be necessary for some travellers as there are no emergency medical facilities to treat altitude sickness along the route . It contains saline water, it completely freezes in winters. It is among the highest brackish water lakes in the world.

Note:
First, The permit will be easily available at the Dc’s office in Leh by submitting an application. It is preferred to carry 5-6 copies of the permit as it has to be submitted at various check points. Permits are valid upto 5-6 days.

Second , If you are travelling from Manali to Leh you can drive on Himachal Bikes number plates. Once you enter the Jammu & Kashmir border you have to drive jammu number plates vehicles . Please Travellers make sure of that otherwise you can face problem.

Third, It is advised to carry more and sufficient warm clothes to withstand the cold weather.

Fourth, Please consult doctor before making Trip to Leh Ladakh due to high altitude sickness.

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