manali tour details

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Manali tour details:

List of hotels and their sites:

1. Snow Valley

2. Holiday Inn - http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/mniinHoliday InnMANALIPRINI, MANALI NAGGAR HWY.HIMACHAL PRADESHMANALI, 175131INDIA

Hotel Reservations: 1800 111 000Hotel Front Desk: 91-1902-253312Hotel Fax: 91-1902-252562

Email: [email protected] Time: 12:00 PMCheck-Out Time: 12:00 PM

Local Time: 4:15 PM GMT+05:30

Volvo 01123325320 Himachal tourism office. Mr. bimpy bakshi owner

6nights/7days Family duplex 19450/- spl. Duplex 22785/-

7nights/8days Family duplex 22000/-

Train details:

Train No. Train Name Origin Dep.Time Destination Arr.TimeDays Of Run

M T W T F S S

2429 RAJDHANI EXP

BANGALORE CY

JN 18:45

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NIZAMUDDIN 05:15 Y N Y Y N N Y

2627KARNATAKA EXP

BANGALORE CYJN

18:40 NEW DELHI 12:10 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

2649SAMPARKKRANTI

YESVANTPUR JN 23:30H

NIZAMUDDIN11:40 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

6217SWARNAJAYANTHI

*BANGALORE CYJN

19:45H

NIZAMUDDIN21:20 N N N N Y N N
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INTRODUCTION

Once called the "end of the habitable world," Manali is an important hill station ofnorthern India and is the destination of thousands of tourists every year. Its cool

atmosphere provides a perfect haven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers.

Besides offering quite a few places for sightseeing, Manali is also famous for adventuresports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and

mountain biking. In brief, Manali-the veritable "valley of the Gods"-is an ideal place for

the ones in search of both adventure and comfort. The Kulluis in brightly patternedputtoos, Tibetan women wearing ankle-length rainbow-striped pinafores, Nepali porters,

Buddhist monks, and even the odd party of Zanskaris, swathed in fusty woolen gonchas,

muddled together with souvenir-hunting Indian and Western tourists-all add up to thewelcoming hubbub of Manali.

LOCATION

Situated in the central parts of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, Manali is at the

head of the Kullu valley, 280 km north of the state capital Shimla and 108 km fromMandi. Manali is perched at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level and is spreadalong the banks of the river Beas. In winters, the temperature can drop below freezing

point when heavy woolens are required. Summer temperatures are mild and light

woolens/cottons are recommended. In Manali, one can find high mountains shrouded bysilent snows and deep boulder strewn gorges. There are thick forests, filled with cool

breezes and bird song. There are fields of wild flowers, small picturesque hamlets and

fruit-laden orchards, especially apples.

HISTORY

Manali has a pre-historic legend behind its name. Vaivasvata, the seventh incarnation ofManu, the first creation according to Hindu mythology, found a tiny fish in his bathing

water. The fish told him to look after it with devotion, for one day it would do him a great

service. The seventh Manu cared for the fish until it grew so huge that he released it intothe sea. Before departing, the fish warned Manu of an impending deluge when the entire

world would be submerged and bade him to build a seaworthy ark. When the flood came,

Matsya (fish), the first avatar of Lord Vishnu, towed Vaivasvata and the Seven Sages tosafety. As the waters subsided, the seventh Manu's ark came to rest on a hillside and the

place was named Manali after him.

TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS

The oft-visited site in Manali is the Hidimba or Dhungri Temple. Erected in 1533, thistemple is dedicated to the local deity Hidimba, wife of the Pandava prince, Bhim. A

major festival is held here in the month of May. The temple is noted for its four-storeyed

pagoda and exquisite wooden carvings.

Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. With the highest

concentration of Tibetan refugees in the entire Kullu valley, it is famous for its Gadhan


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Thekchhokling Gompa, built in 1969. The monastery is maintained by donations from the

local community and through the sale of hand-woven carpets in the temple workshop.

The smaller and more modern Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa stands nearer the bazaar,

in a garden blooming with sunflowers. Its main shrine, lit by dozens of electric bulbs and

fragrant with Tibetan incense, houses a colossal gold-faced Buddha, best viewed from thesmall room on the first floor.

The Museum of Traditional Himachal Culture, near the Hidimba temple, is worth a visit,which houses artifacts of folk art of the entire Kullu valley.

PLACES AROUND MANALI

At a distance of 3 km northwest of Manali is Old Manali, famous for its orchards and old

guesthouses. There is ruined fort here by the name of Manaligarh. There is also the Manu

Maharishi Temple, dedicated to sage Manu.

Vaishisht, around 3 km from Manali, also boasts a pair of old stone temples, opposite

each other above the main square. Dedicated to the local patron saint Vashista, thesmaller of the two opens on to a partially covered courtyard, and is adorned with

elaborate woodcarvings. Those lining the interior of the shrine, blackened by years of oil-

lamp and incense smoke, are particularly fine. The temple tanks are underground hot-water/sulfur springs.

Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 13,050 feet above sea level, is another adventure tourist

site where it can be chilly even on summer day. Close by is a small lake called DassaurLake. Beas Kund, the source of river Beas, is also nearby.

Solang Nullah, 13 km northwest of Manali, is famous for its 300-meter ski lift. It is apicturesque spot and offers splendid views of glaciers and the snow-capped mountains.

Jagatsukh, the former capital of Manali, is also an important spot.

ADVENTURE SPORTS - Skiing is a major pastime in Manali. Facilities for skiing are

available at Solang Nullah (January-March) and Rohtang La (during summer). The

Mountaineering Institute at Solang Nullah is a good training institute. Heli skiing ispossible at the deep snowfields.

The Mountaineering Institute and Allied Sports (Ph. 52342) is about 3 km from the Mall

and offers mountaineering and kayaking courses. Kayaking is possible on the Beas River.

There are several good hikes from Manali. The 12-km hike up the western banks of the

Beas to the Solang Valley is noteworthy. Lama Dugh meadow is a 6-km hike up to theManalsu Nala, west of Manali town.

In the summers, several travel agencies organize paragliding on the slopes of the SolangNullah. The charges generally include accommodation, food, equipment, and a guide, but

not transport.


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From May to July and, depending on the monsoons, from mid-September to mid-

October, some basic rafting is possible on the Beas. The trips generally begin at Pirdi andcontinue 16 km down to Jhiri.

The HPTDC provides day permits for fishing. Permits can be obtained also at Patlikhul.Angling in the Kullu valley is possible at Larji, Katrain and Kasol.

HOW TO REACH

BY AIR - The nearest airport is Bhuntar, 52 km south of Manali. There are flights to

Delhi via Shimla.

BY RAIL - The closest narrow-gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 135 km away. The

closest broad-gauge railheads are Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (355 km). By road,

the distance from Delhi via Mandi is 585 km, and from Shimla the distance is 270 km.We would provide you all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and

also for the intercity drives too.

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