Access
The airport at Bhunter is 50 km from Manali where taxis and buses are available. The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Joginder Nagar, 165 km away. The closest broad gauge rail heads are Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (355 km). By road the distance from Delhi is 570 km and from Shimla the distance is 280 km. From Delhi, there is a regular HPTDC Luxury and Volvo Coach to Manali. HPTDC runs Luxury coach from Shimla to Manali in tourist season. Thereafter, 5 Star Hotels in Manali give you a warm and enthusiastic welcome.
Climate
In winter, the temperature can drop to below freezing point when heavy woolens are required. Summer temperatures are mild and light woolens / cottons are recommended. For the honeymooners, booking a Budget Hotels in Manali may be a good idea in order to spend time in privacy and away from the hurry-burry crowd. These cottages are set in the background of chirping birds, valleys and absolute tranquility.
Where to Stay
All the 5 Star Hotels in Manali have advanced and luxurious facilities with well -furnished rooms with wooden finish, sight seeing packages, etc. Honeymooners - here you go, plan your trip in Manali and have the most memorable honeymoon. The price ranges of these Budget Manali Hotels are quite affordable, with the prices ranging between Rs 1,000 - Rs 2,000 per day and the prices in 5 Star Hotels ranging from Rs 6,000 - Rs 9,000 per day. The peak season is of course during the cold winters. One can also book cottages, but at a costlier rate of Rs 20,000 - Rs 25,000 for 2 days.
Places to Visit
* ADIMBA TEMPLE (1 km)
Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway.
* MANU TEMPLE (2 km)
This is dedicated to the sage Manu situated at old Manali.
* VASHISTH (3 km)
Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama.
* MONASTERIES
There are three recently built Tibetan monasteries at Manali.
* JAGATSUKH (6 km)
The one time capital of Kullu. Here are old temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and to Sandhya Gayatri. The Arjun caves are just ahead.
* SOLANG VALLEY(14 km)
In a picturesque setting this has good ski slopes and picnic spots.
* TOWARDS THE ROHTANG PASS
On the road to Keylong is the Nehru Kund (6km) which is a clear water spring scenic spot named after the Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Kothi (12km) is a picturesque village and has a thrilling view of the deep gorge through which the Beas swiftly races. The beautiful Rahalla falls (16km) are at at altitude of 2500m. A crucial link on the old trade route and still the gateway to trans Himalayan Lahaul, the Rohtang Pass is at height of 3978 m.
* CLUB HOUSE
The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.
* CAFE JUNIPAR
Himachal Tourism also runs the Juniper cafe and Chandratal restaurants at Manali.
* SIGHT-SEEING TOURS
Himachal Tourism conducts a variety of sight-seeing tours from Manali. These tours can be reserved from the HPTDC Tourist Information Office, The Mall, Manali Tel: 01902 - 253531 Email:
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