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Manali is located at an altitude of 1829M is one of the popolar hill station of Himalayan range. Manali is located in Himachal Pradesh state of India. Manali is one of the very popular and highly sought visiting place and tourist destination for not only Indians, for even foreigners during summer. Experiencing the view of hill stations surrounding Manali is a marvelous experience. Some of the Himalayan peaks which can be seen surrounding Manali are, Hanuman Tibba, 7 sister peak, Friendship peak, Patalsu peak, Ladakhi peak, Manali peak.
Getting into Manali
Many tourists arrive at Manali by bus from Delhi. There are different types of busses and most of them start from Behind the Chanderlok Building, Janpath, New Delhi. Himachal roadways transport start from ISBT of Delhi.
Buses starts from Delhi around 18.30 and arrives at Manali at 10.00 AM ( add some delay of one or two hours ) , There are some buses from Delhi after 18.30 also. You can get a Non A/C Dlx Buses and the fare will be Rs 550 /- per ticket.
Volvo A/C Buses Price is Rs 850/-
A/C Sleeper Bus Price is 1,100 /-
On return buses starts from Manali around 1.30 PM upto 5.00 PM and arrives at Delhi early morning accordingly. Keep some buffer time to catch any train or flight aa these buses are likely to be delayed by one or two hours.
Visit here for extensive details on reaching Manali from Delhi with various options of visiting many places through different places in Himachal Pradesh.
Manali is located at northern end of Kullu valley. with the help of Lord Ganesha Rishi Ved Vyas wrote the epic Mahabharata at the source of the Beas. This river Beas orgininates in Manali,.
Manali is the final town after Kullu (district head quarters of Himachal Pradesh). Manali is the gateway to Lahaul Spiti which is famous for valleys. Manali is blessed with rivers (mainly the giant river, Beas) almost surrounding from all the places, snow covered peaks everywhere. It almost looks like a sacred placed situated with nature blessing. Pir Panjal range of Himalayn snow peak covering mountains invite all as they reach Manali.
Manali opens up many opportunities for not only nature lovers, but also for people who are fond of adventure sports. There are many adventurous sports possible in and around Manali. Manali is a popular destination for many trekkers. Chandratal is one of the famous trekking destination. There are countless trekking destinations in and around Manali. One need to enquire at local offices to know whether particular trekking is opened for expedition or not. Some destinations need permissions from Government officials. Rohtang pass itself is a trekking destination one can opt to enjoy the nature.
Youth Hostel Association of India organizes several Himalayan trekking, family camping, nature study programs near Manali and Kullu. Contact Youth Hostel for their different trekking programs.
There are plenty of hotels, resorts available at Manali and you must stay minimum two days to cover all the important tourist places around Manali. Ask your travel agent to book a hotel by the side of river Beas. Hotel Beas of HPTDC has both advantage of being the side of river Beas and near the shopping center area The Mall. If you want to avoid the busy town area then there are many beautiful resorts available outside the main town by the side of the river. Many hotels allow online booking. You can book Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation hotels from their web site. Summer season is the peak tourist season for Manali so it is advisable to book your hotels in advance during this period.
Rohtang Pass: Snow Point
This is 51 Km from Manali town and the main attraction place is known as Show point. You can enjoy snow in summer season also as this place is full of snow through out the year. Click here for more details on Rohtang Pass Snow Point
Shopping
The main market place is known as The Mall and you can spend your evening after visiting tourist places around this small town. You can get all type of Indian food in this market place. The population of Manali is a mix of Kullus, Ladakhis, Tibetans, Kashmiris and Nepalis so the shops on the Mall sells handicrafts made by these communities mostly woolen were, On the way to Manali from Kullu there is a cooperative shop selling various types of woolen materials at very attractive price, this shop is known as Kullu shawl factory. Kullu shawls and Kashimirs salwar-kameez materials are one of the popular item of this area. Shops selling Tibetan antiques are interesting and popular among foreign tourists.
If you are at Manali then you must visit some important areas around this beautiful place.
Solang Valley
This valley is located at a distance of 12 KM from main town before Kothi. The place is famous for adventurous sports like Paragliding, Zorbing, horse riding, trekking and skiing. Kothi offers pictresque view of towering cliffs, frosted hillsides and undulating meadows. This place is on the way to Rohtang but take diversion at the village Palchan. The friendship valley which is just behind Solang is used as training camps for mountainers and trekkers. The national Winter Skiing championship is also organized here. Solang valley is nearly 2500 Mtrs above sea level. We did paragliding here and was a pleasure. A little bargain is available. It depends on from what height one wants to have paragliding. We paid INR 750 from the peak most point and the total time was 45 minutes. One has to trek to this peak. Horse facility is also available who cannot climb the hill. There are local photographers who take your photographs (INR 150) while you are in the air. Even video (INR 200) also will be available. It is worth the amount as the moment is what one wishes to see, enjoy and recollect the past later.
The Hadimba Devi temple
In The Mahavarat it is mentioned that Hidamba is the wife of Bhim the strongest of five Pandava brothers. Bhima fell in love with Hadimba, a sister of demon Tandi, Bhima Killed Tandi in combant and married Hadimba, who today worshiped as and incarnation of Kali. This temple was built by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in the year 1553 in the worship of Hidamba Devi. The area surrounding the temple gives a festive look always as tourist dressed up in traditional colorful dress available at price for photography. This wooden temple is beautifully designed in a Pagoda style. There are many wooden carving works in the walls and main entrance door of the temple. There will be long Que for the darshan in peak tourist seasons like summer.
Tibetan Monastery
This Monastery is very nearer to Manali the Mall. This monastery houses the giant statue of Gautam Buddha. Photography is allowed inside the premises on a nominal charge of INR 5. Triditional dresses of Himachal Pradesh (for both men and women) are available outside the monastery. One can wear and have photographs which lasts for their memory in the rest of their life.
Vashisht
At a distance of 3 KM from Manali Vaishist is located. There is a pair of temples stands opposite to each other. One temple is dedicated to Lord Ram and the other one is to Sage Vashishta, the patern saint and Lord Ram.
Once upon a time this was a meditation place for Vashishta Maharshi. When Laxman came to take the help of Vashishta muni for Ashwa megha yaga, to warm up the cold place, he fired an arrow to the ground from where hot water spring gushed out. Till now there is a belief that the water here is having medicinal values.
Manu Maharishi Temple
This temple is dedicated to Manu rishi who is considered as the law provider. This temple is 2Kms from Manali. The temple is now renovated with wooden carvings.
Club House
No one needs to visit a club at Manali but the river side club has some unique attraction. You can do river rafting and spend some time by the side of the river enjoying different sports and games. This is managed by Himachal Tourism. This place is nearly 1.5Kms from Manali. A branch of Beas river called manalsu flows nearer to the complex. There is a shopping complex (for woolen and other clothing material) just beside the club house and also managed by Himachal Tourism. We found the quality of the items excellent and at times discount prices are available for many items which are genuine.
Tourist information
To help the tourists, Himachal tourism administration has fixed the rates for some items which are used in Rohtang and Solang valley on rental basis. Below are the details
1. Warm coat, snow shoes and stick (set) --> INR 100 per person per day
2. Skiing dress --> INR 150 per person per day
3. Ski dress with Ski pair --> INR 350 per person per day
4. Ski dress, Ski pair with guide --> INR 500
5. Snow scooter joy riding --> 5 to 10 mnts INR 500, 10 to 20 mnts INR 1000, 20 to 30 mnts INR 1500
6. Horse riding --> INR 200 per person for half an hour
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| | P P Rao | 24-09-2008 |
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| Is it possible to visit Shimla from Manali? Which is the most convinient mode of travel? Hw long will it take? I heard it is around 240 kms! | | PPRao | 24-09-2008 |
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| Can any one help me in knowing what is good to buy/shop in Manali? Do we need to bargain? Will totourists be take for a ride? | | Arjun | 25-10-2008 |
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Road is the only way to travel to Manali from Shimla. Public transport is available. You can hire vehicle from Shimla. You can continue to use same vehicle for your local trips at Manali also. However my personal preference is to use a local cab if possible.
If you have plan to move out then visit Kullu shawl factory. You will get variety of woolen dresses at an attractive price. At Manali also you can get all these. You can bargain at shops and I don’t think you will face any problem at shops. I don’t have any bad experience in my two trips to Manali.
| | R NAIK | 01-02-2009 |
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| How long will it take to reach Manali from Kalka ? How much will a taxi / Indica charge for to reach Manali from Kalka ? Whether Rohtang Pass will be open during the month of March ? | | go2india.in | 01-02-2009 |
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| It takes one full day drive from Shimla so it may take bit more from Kalka. Price will change based on season, so you can get one for around 1300 or 1400 / day . Rothang will open only in April. | | chaitanya.p | 22-04-2009 |
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| Can any one help me in knowing what is good to buy/shop in Manali? Do we need to bargain? Will totourists be take for a ride? | | RAJAN | 27-06-2009 |
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| WOw! that was excited & Road is the only way to travel to Manali from Shimla. Public transport is available. You can hire vehicle from Shimla. You can continue to use same vehicle for your local trips at Manali also. However my personal preference is to use a local cab if possible. | | upendra | 20-07-2009 |
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| I want to know how can I reach from Kalka to Manali?How much it's far in km? | | deepak bhati | 31-08-2009 |
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I want to know how can I reach from Delhi to Manali?
How much it\'s far in km?
| | SIMRAN | 03-09-2009 |
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| I want to go to Manali. Should I take a direct bus from Delhi or should also visit Shimla. Is it a good season to visit Shimla? DELHI TO SHIMLA TO MANALI .. ? Need suggestion. Delhi to Manali AC bus is ok or should I take a non ac bus to enjoy sight seeing . | | ganu | 17-09-2009 |
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i want to know the distance from manali to kalka.
I m intending to take toy train to shimla. As the train is at 5:30 AM i want ensure i will reach kalka i time from manali.
Rgds
Ganu | | parin jetani | 07-10-2009 |
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| does anyone know how long it might take in taxi from delhi to manali? i\'ve never been to india and this is my first time going. and what are some other good places close to manali? | | SANITS | 11-10-2009 |
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CAN ANY ONE TELL ME WHAT IS THE DISTANCE FROM KALKA RAILWAYS STATION TO MANALI.
WHAT WILL BE THE FARE..N WHICH IS THE BEST WAY TO GO BY TAXI OR BUS. | | Venkat | 18-10-2009 |
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| Hi, I am planning to visit Shimla, Kullu, & Manali during Nov 12 to 22nd. Is this good season to visit?? Will the Rohthang pass opened during this Novemeber time?? | | brijesh | 12-12-2009 |
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| how do i get to leh in jan.or wats d best tym to go.... | | harish d | 14-04-2010 |
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| want to know what is the cost to travel from delhi to manali by taxi .or cost to travel from Kalka to manali by taxi or any other mode and dist also | | Bharathi devi | 16-04-2010 |
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| Pl tell me whether i can get a vehicle from Kalka to seat 4 adults and 2 children comfortably (with luggage ofcourse) to visit Mandi and nearby places, Kullu and Manali nearby places and back to Kalka. What would be the per day cost approx. Is first week of June a goot time to visit these places? | | Mahendra Manwatkar | 17-04-2010 |
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i hv planned to reach manali on 23rd May morning 3days at manali Later on i wish to go to shimla for a day how much is distance from manali to shimla & frequency
After shimla i want to go to chandigarh for a day & on 27th ihv to catch my train from Ambala | | Aaditya | 28-05-2010 |
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| Yes, you can definately get a vehicle from kalka to visit all the places you wish to. I reckon you hire a MUV say Tavera, Sumo, Qualis etc. They charge around Rs. 8.30 - 9.30 per km subject to the average minimum of 200 kms per day that means you will be required to pay for 200 kms per day on an average whether you travel that much or not. So more or less avg per day cost comes to around Rs. 2000.00 Mandi is around 185 kms from Kalka. Kullu is further 70 kms ahead. And Manali is 40 kms from Kullu. Two beautiful places not to be missed near Mnadi are Rewalsar and Prashar Lake. | | Sudhir | 11-06-2010 |
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| WHAT ARE THE RATES OF CABS FOR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING IN MANALI. WHAT IS THE RATE OF HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING TOURS TO HADIMBA TEMPLE AND FULL DAY TO ROHTANG PASS? PLEASE TELL ME | | napoleon | 12-06-2010 |
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| Is it advisable to travel to Shimla/kulu/manali/musoori during in the month of October. | | aakash | 19-06-2010 |
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| Its the loving place with healthy climate. in the month during the rain seasion its to sexy |
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