HIGH ADVENTURE TRAVELS
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Rakesh Singh Rawat
High Adventure Travels
Circuit House Road near Johnson Cafe
Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131
INDIA
Manali direct telephone: +91-01902-254321
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CIRCUIT HOUSE ROAD,
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MANALI :
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With an altitude of 1830 m (6000 feet), Manali becomes an idealic, hill station. Legend says that, after the great rain deluged the entire world and water covered all the land, there arose a place of breathtaking, natural beauty which appropriately describe Manali. Manali became the place where life began again.
One day, Vaivastava, the seventh incarnation of Manu found a tiny fish in his bath water. The fish told him to look after it with devotion for one day it would do him a great service. Manu cared for the fish until the day it grew so huge that he released it into the sea. Before departing, the fish warned Manu of an impending deluge where water will submerge the entire world. When the flood came, Matsya, the fish which is regarded as the first Avtaar of Lord Vishnu, towed Vaivastava and the seven sages to safety. As the water subsided, the seventh Manu's ark came to rest on a hillside and the place was named Manali after him.
Manali does not have a colonial touch like Shimla. Being a pleasant town with lovely nearby countrysides of forests and orchards for hiking, Manali has become a popular place for honeymooning Indian couples.
HOW TO GET THERE :
Surface or air transport connect Manali with rest of the country.
By air :
The nearest airport is Bhuntar which is 50 kilometers (31 miles) from main town. Airlines and several private airlines have services for this sector.
By train :
The closest narrow gauge rail head is at Joginder Nagar, which is 135 kilometers (84 miles) away. The nearest broad gauge railway station is either Ambala or Chandigarh. Which are 355 kilometers (220 miles) and 310 kilometers (193 miles) away, respectively. Bus coaches run by State Governments and private operators serve these stations.
By road :
By road, Manali is 585 kilometers (363 miles) from Delhi. From Shimla, it is 270 kilometers (168 miles) away. Deluxe buses owned by Himachal tourism and private operators ply on this route. These buses depart from Delhi in evenings only, otherwise normal roadways buses are also available. From Shimla, deluxe and roadways buses are also available.
CLIMATE :
In winter, the temperature can drop below freezing point. One needs heavy woolens during the snow season. In summers with mild temperatures, wearing light, cotton clothing becomes appropriate.
PLACES OF INTEREST IN AND AROUND MANALI
Club House :
The club house with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller-skating ring, an auditorium, a billiards room, a library, and a bar with restaurant makes a wonderful outing for the day. It scenically overlooks the bank of river Beas.
Vashisht baths :
One of the Manali's main attractions is a place where the hot water comes out from sulphur springs. This water is renowned for its medicinal qualities.
Temples:
Hadimba Devi Temple :
This temple has a short, 1.5-kilometres (1-mile) distance from Manali. People dedicated this temple to the goddess Hadimba. Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four-tiered, pagoda roof, its exquisitely, carved doorway has brought it architectural fame.
Manu Temple :
Old Manali town has this temple dedicated to the sage, Manu. It has a distance of 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) from the bus stand.
Vashisht :
Just 3 kilometres from the Manali bus stand, Vashisht has renowned, hot-sulphur springs. Temples of Vashisht and Lord Rama exist here.
Jagatsukh :
The one time capital of Kullu is just 6 kilometres (3.8 miles) away. Old temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and to Sandhya Gayatri exist here. The Arjuna caves are just ahead.
Ragunath Temple :
Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu built this temple. Raja committed a sin, and he sent his courtier to Ayodhya for a statue of Lord Rama to atone for this sin. This temple houses the statue. This temple resides in Kullu.
Bijli Mahadev Temple :
This temple has a 54 kilometres (34 miles) from Manali and 14 kilometres (9 miles) from Kullu. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Solang Valley :
At a distance of about 14 kilometres (9 miles) from Manali, Solang Valley presents Himachal Pradesh's best skiing slopes. It has the glacier closest to Manali. Tented accommodation serves this main attraction during the summer.
Rohtang Pass :
Situated at a height of 4112 metres (13,500 feet) at a distance of 51 kilometres (32 miles) from Manali, Rohtang Pass lays on the main road to Keylong. It provides a wide panorama of mountain views. On the way to Rohtang Pass, other places exist like Nehru Kund, just 6 kilometres (3.8 miles) away, a beautiful scenic spot named after Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru and Rahla Falls at 26 kilometres (16 miles) away, a charming spot for picnics
Bilaspur :
Bilaspur has a 150-kilometre (93-mile) distance before Manali. It serves as a stopover for visitors coming to Manali. People enjoy a break here with a cup of tea and hot Pakoras.
Mandi :
This town overlooks the banks of river Beas. Renowned for its ancient temples, these temples present a wide range of fine carvings and stone works. Mandi serves as the gateway to Kullu valley.
Joginder Nagar:
It was named after Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi. It has everything for a quiet and relaxing holiday. One can enjoy trekking and fishing. River Uhl passes through this area. Joginder Nagar has a 55-kilometre (34-mile) distance from Mandi.
Rewalsar :
Located on a moutain, Rewalsar has a 30-kilometre (19-mile) distance from Mandi. Famous for its jewel-like Rewalsar Lake, Rewalsar has much natural beauty. Rewalsar Lake has islands of floating reeds, and legend says that the spirit of Padmasabhava, the great Indian teacher, resides in them.
Bhuntar :
Bhuntar has a 50-kilometre (31 mile) distance from Manali. Bhuntar has the nearest airport for the region.
Kullu :
Kullu "The Silver Valley" has natural treasures that lay like carelessly, scattered flowers on the high meadows. The center of a major, fruit-farming industry, shrubs and trees cover its hillsides.
The Dauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges of the Himalayas surround Kullu. Breathtaking grandeur and and beauty shadows this valley. The famous Dhalpur grounds hold the world-renowned, Kullu Dussehra under the auspices of Lord Rama.
Folk singers and performers dance and sing well into the nights. Kullu has a 40-kilometre (25-mile) distance from Manali and buses ply on this route at regular intervals.
Katrain :
Almost half-way between Kullu and Manali, the point where the Kullu valley is at its widest defines Katrain's location. Katrain has an elevation of 1463 metres (4800 feet).
Manikaran :
Manikaran has a 45-kilometer (28-mile) distance from Kullu via Bhuntar and 85 kilometers (53 miles) from Manali. It lays on the right bank of River Parvati. It has famous, hot-sulphur springs revered by both Hindu's and Sikhs. The water here has such a high temperature that if one ties up rice and dal in a cloth, soon this food becomes ready to eat. Thousands of pilgrims visit this place and have a dip in these springs. It is famous for its Gurudwara.
Naggar :
Naggar has one of the oldest towns of Manali situated on left bank of river Beas. Raja Visudhpal founded this town and used to be the capitol of Kullu District. Today this ancient and beautiful place has become a popular tourist spot in the Kullu valley. Raison, 13 kilometers from Naggar, has an exciting camping site.
Lahaul and Spiti:
Lahaul and Spiti is the largest district of Himachal Pradesh. High mountains and narrow valleys surround this beautiful. Many people regard Lahaul the midway point en route between Leh and the Indus valley. Lahaul has become an ideal place for trekkers. Spiti has only recently been opened to foreign tourists attracted to the isolated Buddhist gompas and villages.
Keylong :
Keylong serves as the capitol of Lahaul and Spiti. Keylong becomes a reasonable place to rest in journies from Leh to Manali. It also becomes a pratical place to base oneself for day trips to Buddhist Gompas, namely, Khardong Gompa and Shashur Gompa.