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Reference Guide
For Manali
Snow clad peaks, peaceful environs, amazing flora and fauna,
beautiful apple orchards, audacious activities, chilled out
cafes, bars and lots and lots of shopping- that’s what Manali
is all about.
The lovely hill station is perched on the northern edge of the
Kullu Valley - just 40 kms away from Kullu, at an altitude of
2050 meters approx, and makes a wonderful holiday
destination ideal for a family vacation, a honeymoon or on
your own. The mighty River Beas hurtling through Manali
adds a dramatic tone and you can spend hours watching the
river rush by at meets the eyes.
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Places to Visit near Kullu & Manali
1. Nehru Kund- A small spring
of cold mountain water named
Manali To Rohtang after late Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru
and 6 Kms from Manali.
(Route -1)
2. Kothi- A quite but
picturesque spot at the foot of
Rohtang pass and 15 Kms from
Manali.
3. Gulaba Camp- A place known
for flowers and its natural
beauty, a must stay for every
tourist.
4. Rahala fall- 27 Kms from
Manali, located at the base of the
Rohtang pass. It’s a small natural
fall.
5. Marhi- It’s the last stop before
rohtang pass. An ideal place to
relax and eat. 24hrs drinks and
snacks can be availed at this
place.
6. Rani Nala- 46Kms from
Manali. Its a glacier point , snow
available throughout the year.
7. Rohtang Pass- It is 51 Kms
from Manali, located at an
altitude of 4,111meters
(13,500ft). It connected the
valley of Kullu Manali to Lahoul
and Spitti. Apart from the
splendid beauty of the natures
creations there is also a small
lake called Dashor. The pass
remains open from June to
October or until the snow fall.
Journey to Rohtang is strictly a
Rohtang Pass subject to weather conditions
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Places to Visit near Kullu & Manali
Manali to Manikaran
(Route-2) 1. Vaishno Temple- a small carve
and shrine with an image of
goddess Vaishno Devi, temples for
lord Shive and Rama are also
located in the surrounding. This is
located on the way from Manali to
Manikaran.
2. Angora Rabbit Farm - 8Kms
from Kullu, a place to check out all
breeds of angora rabbits, angora
shawls can be purchased from
here at factory rates.
3. Shamshi Industrial Area- Hand
woven shawls, caps, carpets,
jackets and other accessories can
be purchased from here at
reasonable prices.
4. Kasol Valley- Located on an
op[en space with slopes down to a
broad expanse of clear white sand
at the edge of the river Parvati.
5. Manikaran - A very popular site
among sikhs and Hindus. This
place is known for its hot water
springs, Gurudwara sahib and Ram
Mandir. Legend has it that Parvati
the wife of lord Shiva found her
lost earrings here. Apart from the
holy places there is a local market
and a lot of places to party and,
Manikaran Gurudwarasahib stay and dine
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Places to Visit near Kullu & Manali
1. Hadimba Temple - Built in
Manali Local Tour 1553 AD. With a four tiered
pagoda shaped roof and a front
doorway, superbly crafted and
(Route-3)(within 5kms manali’s radius ) carved with figund symbols.
The temple is dedicated to
Hadimba Devi. This temple is
located amidst lush green and
thick whispering forest of
Dhungri. Its just 2 Kms from
Manali.
2. Tibetan Monasteries- There
are two Tibetan monasteries in
Manali , both located within the
town. A must visit if you want to
Tibetan Monasteries have a taste of Buddhist culture.
3. Manu Temple old Manali-
Manu Temple Manu Temple is
located in old Manali, at a
distance of three kilometers
from the main market.
4. Van Vihar- A casual walk in
the jungle is what this place is
meant for. its located just next
to the main Manali market.
Manu Temple Tourist can enjoy jungle walk,
paddle boating, and fun park for
children.
5. Club House- Its HP tourism
undertaking club meant for
cultural activities and
conferences. You may visit the
place to check out the local
culture and purchase locally
crafted handicrafts. Also in
house are all sorts of indoor
games.
Club House
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Recreation Activities
Rafting
White Water river-
rafting facilities are
offered by private operators at Pirdi near
Kullu where a water sports centre has been
set up to provide one stop water sports
adventure solutions for the tourist. Rafting on
stretches of the River Beas, where rapids of
high grades can be negotiated, provides an
exhilarating interlude fro enthusiasts.
Raison camping site kayaking is possible at Pandoh Dam on the
way to Mandi.
White water rafting in Kullu valley is done on
river Beas from Pirdi (4 kms ahead of Kullu
town) down to Jhiri, a stretch of
approximately 14 kms. (Period Apr 15th-Jun
end). The journey takes nearly one & half
hour consisting of rapids from grade II & III.
Rafting begins at around 10 o' clock in the
morning at Pirdi. Pirdi is 45 kms from Manali
Pirdi Kullu and hence, recommended starting time from
Manali is 8 o'clock. This activity will require
one full day.
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Manali Paragliding
Manali Paragliding
Riding the thermals and sailing the blue
sky like the Himalyan Eagle can be thrilling
experience. Paragliding facilities are
available at Solang Nallah and Marhi.
Tourist are advised to undertake the sport
only through the operators who are
registered with the Tourism Department.
Also insist on the pilot showing you his
registration license issued by the District
Administration.
Paragliding is organized in Kullu valley
throughout the year at Solang Valley,
Paragliding located 14 kms from Manali and other
locations like Marhi, Fatru, Bijli Mahadev
etc. There are generally two kind of
flights:
1. Short flights : The client is taken 100 -
150 mts up the slope and takes a flight
along with the pilot in the two seater
paraglider. The flight lasts for
approximately 60 - 90 seconds.
2. High flying : Approximately 20-30
minutes flight and arranged at Fatru, Kothi
and Bijli Mahadev. Mainly for experienced
pilots who have done short flights.
Solang Valley
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Skiing in Manali
Rohtang Pass and Solang Nallah offer a variety of
slopes for skiers. Some easy runs are provided
for beginners who can take a course or just hire
an instructor for a short while from the
directorate of Mountaineering and Allied sports
or a one of the other agencies registered with
department of Tourism. Sking facilities are
available throughout the year at Rohtang. Expert
skiers can enjoy heli skiing during the winter
months for which they may contact the
department of Tourism.
For many years my team and I have been
trekking in the Indian Himalaya. Now a great
Skiing
opportunity exists for You to share in our
knowledge of some of the most fascinating areas
of this country - the Kullu, Zanskar, Ladakh and
Spiti Valley.
Go trekking if You wish, with our experienced
and friendly guides, cooks and horsemen. Walk
the pine trails, explore the
mountain slopes, visit thousand years old
Monasteries or climb the tall peaks for a truly
breathtaking view.
Snow Scooter
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Mountaineering in
Mountaineering Institute in Manali is located 3
kms. from down-town on the Left Bank of River
Beas. It provides training facilities for basic and
Manali advance climbing both for Indian nationals and
foreigners Mountaineering Institute in Manali
organizes basic & advance training courses in,
trekking, mountaineering, skiing and water sports.
Skiing and trekking equipments can be hired from
Mountaineering Institute by booking in advance.
Tourists can visit an interesting showroom of
Mountaineering Institute. This institute also
conducts other adventurous sports activities like
high altitude trekking, minor mountaineering, rock-
climbing, skiing, and high altitude rescue and relief
courses. The institute has sufficient lodging and
Mountaineering Institute Manali boarding arrangements and equipment can be
hired for trekking purposes.
More information can be had at the official web
site of this institute
: http://dmas.nic.in/Trekking.htm
For the most adventurous, peaks in Kullu valley
offer challenging playground for Indian and
International expeditions as well. With an average
altitude of 5,000 to 6,000 meters, these peaks
have been tried by experienced mountaineers
from all over the world.
Manali Valley
Kullu and Manali have produced some world class
climbers like Dicky Dolma, a woman living in
Manali, who climbed Mount Everest at the age of
19 years. Other well known climbers include Col.
Prem Chand, Radha Devi or Deepu Sharma. These
people have made history and reserved a place of
fame for Manali in the international
mountaineering scene. The Beas Kund region, the
lower ridges of Hanuman Tibba (5930m) and Deo
Tibba (6001m) are suggested areas for beginners.
Beas Kund, Chandertal and Malana glaciers are the
most popular among ice climbers.
On the way to Beas Kund
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Manali Camping The Beas river has its source in Rohtang pass
where Beas Kund Camp is a popular
camping destination. Raison, and Shoja also
have a beautifull camp sites for the
experienced and high altitude campers the
glacier of ladakhi Manali is an irresistible
attraction. For inexperienced the Solang
valley, Kothi and Manali camp offers luxury
camping amidst the Apple Orchids.
This apart there are various camping
grounds accessible from Manali including
the Malana, Pulga, Kheer Gangain in Kullu
On the way to kheer ganga also. Equipments, training, safety
precautions as well as experienced
educators and guides are also available in
Manali with different Tour operators.
Manali camping can also be arranged by
package tour providers who have
arrangements for tent accommodation in
particular camping grounds. The packages
as options from many of the Manali
adventure tours may include food, lodging,
adventure activities, bonfires and a host of
other amenities and services. The best
Chandertal Lake months of the year for camping in Manali
are from April to middle of June and from
the middle of September to the first half of
October. Warm clothes are highly
recommended
Our comfortable outdoor camp - sites have
spacious tents and warm, cozy sleeping bags
to snuggle into. Throughout your stay, we`ll
serve You delicious veg or non-veg meals
that do justice to the large appetite, the
clear mountain air can create. Our camps
have western style toilets and wash tents,
beds in every tent, generator powered lights
Ladakh and dining tents.
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Manali Festivals
Winter Carnival is the famous festival of
Winter Carnival Manali and is celebrated during winters
that you can guess by its name. Himachal
winter carnival is celebrated mainly in
February and people from different parts of
the world come here to enjoy the festival.
During this time, ski slopes such as Kufri,
Narkanda, and Manali etc. are occupied by
the daredevils who are ready for
competition. Various base camps are
organized in Manali to offer best
opportunities to the adventure seekers. The
programs start in night and people gather
there since morning to reserve their seats
and those who are not able to get a seat
climb trees or wall to get a glimpse of the
artists
Manali Winter Carnival
Hadimba Temple Manali: This temple,
with a finely wrought four - tiered pagoda
roof, dating back to 1553, is built around a
Hadimba Temple Fair natural cave, which enshrines the
footprints of the goddess Hadimba. She was
the wife of Bhima, one of the five great
Pandava brothers of the Mahabharata, and
later became the patron goddess of the
Kullu royal family. Hadimba or Dhungiri
temple in Manali is one of the most
important temples in the region. This four
story wooden temple is located in the
middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van
Vihar. From the name of the forest parkland
this temple derives its name. This temple
was erected in 1553 and is dedicated to
Goddess Hadimba. The temple has some
intricate wooden carvings which depicts
mythological characters and motifs of
animals & cosmic dancers. Every year in
May a major festival is organized here. This
place is a popular picnic spot among the
Hadimba temple Dhungiri tourists
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Kullu Dussehra is the festival observed
in the month of October in Himachal
Pradesh state in northern India. It is
celebrated in the Dhalpur maidan in the
Kullu valley. Dussehra at Kullu
commences on the tenth day of the rising
moon, i.e. on 'Vijay Dashmi' day itself
and continues for seven days. Its history
dates back to the 17th century when
local King Jagat Singh installed an idol of
Raghunath on his throne as a mark of
penance. After this, god Raghunath was
declared as the ruling deity of the Valley.
The State government has accorded the
status of International festival to the
Kullu Dussehra, which attracts tourists
in large numbers.
Dhalpur Maidan Kullu
Climate
Whether Conditions
The climate in Manali is predominantly cold during winters, and moderately
cool during summers. The temperatures range from4 °C (39 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F)
over the year. The average temperature during summer is between 14 °C (57 °F)
and 20 °C (68 °F), and between −7 °C (19 °F) and 10 °C (50 °F) in the winter.
Monthly precipitation varies between 31 mm (1.2 in) in November to 217 mm
(8.5 in) in July. In average, some 45 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation is received
during winter and spring months, increasing to some 115 mm (4.5 in) in
summer as the monsoon approaches. The average total annual precipitation is
1,363 mm (53.7 in). Snowfall in the region, which usually took place in the
month of December, has been delayed over the last fifteen years to January or
early February.
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Manali market is key place for eatables. Right from chat to Indian
(veg. /non veg.) to international cuisine like Italian/Chinese are
available in the main market which is just opposite the Manali
Bus stand. The mall road has a variety of eating options ranging
from stalls and dhabas to fancy restaurants. Deeper into the
lanes of the town, one can find more local eating places, catering
to special tastes and habits ranging from Tibetan food, to
Vaishnavi Dhabhas. You are sure to find something without
hunting around too much.
New Manali's more upscale restaurants are primarily aimed at
Indian tourists, and signboards proclaim cuisine from every
corner of India including Punjabi, Gujarati and South Indian.
Bakery
The numerous German Bakeries in Manali seem to specialize in rather stale bread, so if you
want good fresh bread or cakes try in govinda complex and manu market.
SUPER BAKE - The master baker’s
Super Bake is one of the oldest and reputed Bakery cum Confectionary store known for its
flavors’, quality and innovative taste. Here you can buy any local products, world renowned and
imported eating stuff from different countries, including European Bakery products and birthday
cakes.
Located At: 1st floor, Govinda Complex near Mayur restaurant.
Phone No.: 01902253303
Branches: Manali, Vashist and Goa
Eating Places
Pizza Olive has the best pizza in town and is worth the trek to Old Manali. Also try the
fabulous tiramisu.
Green Forest cafe, lying on the Hadimba-temple old manali road, only a few hundred
meters from the temple, is also a very popular destination for both locals and foreigners. It
serves Tibetans soups, veggie dumplings and other sandwiches and snacks.
Drifters' Inn and Cafe Situated in Old Manali, with great food, Wi-Fi internet and friendly
atmosphere. www.driftersinn.in
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and the ambience is great.
Moondance is right opposite the Dylan's cafe. It also has a multi-cuisine menu, and the food
and ambience are all good.
Apple Blossoms at Manali Heights Resort (near log huts area) to savour the best of local
himachali menu as well as delectable Indian, european, oriental cuisines.
Johnson's Bar and cafe located 5 minutes walk up from the mall road, it is a great place to
hangout in the evening. The food and service is quite good, and is thus a very popular place.
Chopsticks (opposite the bus stand).Really good Tibetan food.
Mayur Restaurant (in a lane opposite the upper end of the bus stand).
Vaishnao dhaba (in the market adjacent to the bus stand).
Valley View Restaurant at Snow Valley Resorts (known for beautiful view and good
homely buffet food).
Madras mess is a popular mess which serves south Indian meals Unlimited meals Rs:80
Il Forno, (ca. 100 m below the Hadimba Temple, in direction of New Manali). Original
Italian pizzas prepared by an Italian cook. Prices higher than Indian average but still cheap
for Italian pizza..
Cafe Zeppelins, Kothi village (13km from Manali, on the way to Rohtang Pass). all day long.
is the last Cafe once you leave Manali and are heading towards Rohtang Pass. It is run by
young entrepreneurs for their love of life in the mountains and music. They serve good
pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and momos. They also play excellent ROCK music from the 60s
and 70s.
Shiva Paradise Cafe (Non-veg Food), (Old manali just on the bridge),
09805379377. Delicious Non Veg Food specially kolapuri chicken and Trout Fish .
Local Himachali Dish-Sidu is right at the tea shop behind bus stand in municipal market.
One can eat Sidu (which is like filled Idli or filled rice baked bun) with Chutney to
experience a slice of Himachali Cuisine in Manali with tea/black tea/coffee. This is the only
1 there is visible yet hidden but worth a gem before leaving Himachal.
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Pattu is the traditional dress of the local women. This
woolen fabric is woven in different colors and designs. It is
thicker and heavier than shawl and the colors used are fast
and bright.
Women wear pattu over their clothes. They pin both ends of it
with local silver broaches called 'bumni', joined with a long
ornamental chain. It covers the whole body. A piece of cloth
called gachchi (belt) is tied around the waist. Basically women
of Kullu use pattu as their daily wear. The cost of a pattu
depends upon the design, color combination and quality of
Pattu wool.
The Kullu caps bear several patterns of designs on either
side. The smooth and soft quality and the harmonious blend
of colors impart a royal look to the Kullu cap. The Kullu cap is
an integral part of the indigenous traditional handicraft and
handloom industry of the region. Most of the local craftsmen
of the several handicraft and handloom industry of Himachal
Pradesh are adept in weaving the Kullu caps.
Kullu caps
Kullu shawls have geometrical designs on both ends. The
designs on these shawls vary from simple to most intricate.
Depending on the intricacy of design, cost also varies and a
wide range of such shawls are available with us. Usually mill
spun pure merino wool yarn is used as warp and weft. Each
shawl reflects ethnicity and the culture of Kullu.
These shawls are very warm and are available in both bright
and soft color combinations. Besides geometrical designs,
Kullu Shawls floral designs are also made, which may run all over, on the
corners or on the borders.
Traditional Kullu Jacket
A wide range of Kullu traditional jackets, coats of both gents
and women, Kullu phiren and woolen suits are also available.
Kullu Tweed
Kullu Tweed Kullu tweed generally known as 'Patti' is made over here. It is
a woolen cloth, which is locally used for making close neck
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Access by air: Access by rail: Access by road:
Almost each and every part of
state is linked by roads.
The nearest airport to Manali The convenient rail heads are
The himachal road transport is
Is Bhuntar at 50kms distance Chandigarh 320 kms
running its buses covering the
Jogindernagar and Shimla 260
whole state.there is huge network
kms approx.
of HRTC to cater the needs of
people
Distances from Manali
Places to visit Km
Arjun Gufa 4
Club house 2
Hidimba Devi temple 2.5
Jagatsukh 6
Kothi 12
Manu temple 3
Mountaineering Institute 3
Nehru kund 5
Rahala water falls 16
Rohtang pass 51
Solang valley 13
Tibetan monasteries
Vashisht hot water springs and temples 3
Mandi 110
Keylong 120
Trilokinath 152
Kaza 200
Kangra 240
Shimla 260
Chhatru (L&S) 81
Batal (L&S) 110
Kunzum Pass 122
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Police:
The police force of Manali can be approached through the contact number of (01902) 222775. Also, the
Superintendent of police in Manali can be contacted by the number (01902) 224700.
Nearby Hospitals
In Manali
Civil Hospital
The Mall, Manali
Tel: 01902- 253385
Himalayan Bhot Ayurveda Chibasta
Manali
Tel: 01902- 253276
Lady Willingdon's Mission Hospital
Manali
Tel: 01902- 253714
In Katrain
Circle Ayurvedic Hospital
National Highway, Katrain
Tel: 01902-240630
In Kullu
Beas Hospital
Mall Road, Kullu
Tel: 01902-224312
District Zonal Hospital
Dhalpur, Kullu
Tel: 01902- 22235
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