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Manali
One of the most popular hill stations, Manali has abundant fruit orchardsand pine groves. A spot for adventure enthusiasts, one can do river rafting on the Beas or Trek into the Himachal hills from here. Rock climbing courses are conducted during the summer months and skiing at Solang and Auli during the winters. Legend has it that Manu stepped off a boat in manali to recreate human life after floods had devastated the world.
Location
40 kms from Kullu at a height of 2050m
Distance
570 kms from Delhi
Weather
Summer: 33C-15C Winter: 8C-0C
Getting There
By air: The closest airport is Bhuntar, 52 kms south of Manali.
Jagson airlines flies to Kullu from Delhi.
By road: Well connected by buses to Delhi, Shimla and Ludhiana.
Places to See
- Hadimba Devi Temple
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Vashisht Temple (famous for its hot springs )
- Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa( A beautiful Tibetan monastry),
- Naggar Castle ( 504-year-old castle, an ideal picnic spot),
- Manu Temple.
Manali is famous for its embroidered shawls, wooden boxes, woolen caps and Tibetan curios available in the local markets. Silver inlay jewellery is also a good buy from shops around the Mall.
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