A gorgeous hilltop hamlet bestowed with panoramic surroundings, adventure sites, and amazing culture, Manali offers the most fascinating views of majestic mountains, splendid sunsets, and verdant valleys. In simple words, we can say that it is a complete picture-perfect hill site and one of the best choices for your holiday plans, especially for your summer vacation, honeymoon, or adventure trip. This majestic hilltop is an amazing playground for adventure enthusiasts as it offers an exciting platform for activities like rafting, zorbing, hiking, paragliding, and skiing. Nestled at a huge elevation of 2000 meters above sea level, Manali witnesses the heavy influx of travelers flocking to visit the mix of wonderful tourist attractions, and a few of them are mentioned below. From Hadimba Temple to other religious sites and Monasteries to Jogini Falls, Manali is encircled by several travel destinations that add more fun and beautiful experiences to your holiday in Manali.
One of the most sought tourist places in Manali, Hadimba Temple is dedicated to Goddess Hadimba- the wife of Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers. Dhungri Forest and the surrounding pine trees are the key attractions of this religious site. The cone-shaped roof, wooden doorways, and walls adorned with intricate carvings of Goddess Durga catch the eyes of the devotees. However, this Pagoda-shaped temple is not only reckoned for its incredible architecture but also for its immense religious beliefs in Hinduism. There is a brass statue of Hadimba Devi idolized inside the shrine which is pretty awe-inspiring. The temple welcomes a huge number of tourists throughout the year but during the festive season of Navratri, it witnesses a heavy influx of Durga worshippers who stand in a long queue outside the temple to pay a visit to the deity and to seek her blessings for lifelong prosperity and wealth.
A trip to Manali is always said incomplete if one doesn’t explore two absolutely essential destinations where Solang Valley is one of them. Established on the way to Rohtang Valley from Manali, Solang Valley welcomes a huge crowd of tourists every year. It is believed to be one of the favorite places of adventure enthusiasts as the destination offers a perfect platform to get indulged in several enthralling activities including paragliding, parachuting, horse riding to mini-open jeep riding are some of the most sought activities here and yes, how can we forget about Zorbing, the key element of Solang tourism. Also, if you love skiing then you must add Solang Valley to your bucket list as every year the destination organizes a skiing festival in which several workshops and classes are held to train you with more skiing skills.
Just at a distance of a stone’s throw from Hidimba Devi Temple, the magnificent Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art is established. It must be the priority of almost all kinds of travelers especially if you are on the Manali sightseeing tour. On entering this museum, you will be mesmerized by witnessing the huge collection of several unknown and rare antiques that gives you a proper idea of the lifestyle followed in the city in the bygone eras. Religious relics, scale models, instruments, weapons, household objects, etc. are some of the objects that you are going to find in this Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art. This small heritage museum features several building models that are of very great importance when it comes to sightseeing trips in Manali.
One of the most gorgeous and top-picked picnic destinations, Rahala Waterfall is tucked beautifully amidst Birch and Deodar Forests and almost 16 km ahead of Manali. The water falling from the top of this fall is generally found cold as the water comes out from a glacier located in the Himalayas. The most striking feature of this natural site is the fascinating views of snow-peaked Himalayan mountain peaks can easily be spotted from different locations around this waterfall. One who explores this scenic site gets to hear the soul-soothing chirping sounds of birds, the trickling sound of the waterfall, and the whistling sound of the trees that complement your travel experience. Established at a huge elevation of almost 9000 feet, Rahala Waterfall is a perfect site for photographers and also nature lovers. Adventure enthusiasts can make this trip more interesting by trekking towards the cliff from where you could see the spectacular view of this captivating waterfall and the surrounding snow-peaked mountains.
Kullu seems to be a top-picked tourist destination that is generally coupled with Manali and is pretty popular for its gorgeous panoramic views of an open valley bestowed with pine and deodar trees and the magnificent view of snow-capped mountains are beyond imagination and cannot be expressed in words. Tucked at an elevation of almost 1230 meters above sea level, Kullu is believed to be a true paradise for nature lovers and one of the best destinations to explore on your Manali sightseeing tour. The tranquil river streams, abundant lush green valleys, and appealing climate make it one of the most beautiful sites to discover with your family, friends, or your partner if you are on your honeymoon trip. Besides witnessing the charm of nature, travelers can also get indulged in many activities like river rafting, mountaineering, and trekking, and can also visit the temples.
If you are done with exploring the wonders of Manali and want to live some different travel moments then move towards the popular Beas Kund Trek which offers you the best opportunity to capture the awe-inspiring views of Pir Panjal mountain that will surely leave you stunned and mesmerized. It is believed to be a perfect weekend destination if you are looking to escape away from the hustle and bustle of your city life. Those who have planned to trek here can stay here by setting up the camps at different campsites including Bakarthach and Dhundi and enjoy playing games with your friends along with the bonfire.
An unavoidable place to explore in Manali, Mall Road is one of the busiest places in this hill city where a huge number of travelers stroll in the evening time to binge on a plate of mouth-watering momo and also their favorite ice cream. Being a hotspot of the shopping sites, Mall Road is one of the best places for shopaholic travelers as it is a place where one can quench his/her thirst for buying amazing woolens and handicrafts. There is also a chain of family restaurants established here where you can binge on the lip-smacking dishes and if you are a sweet lover then this is the place for you as the confectionaries of Mall Road are worldwide popular for their delectable sweets. The picturesque views of the surroundings and the appealing ambiance of this site compel travelers to spend more time and the best thing is that there is no need to worry about your accommodation as there is plenty of staying options available in the region.
Established at a distance of almost 51 km away from Manali, Rohtang Pass is the ultimate destination to be explored on your Manali trip. This gorgeous travel site is elevated at a huge altitude of 3978 meters above sea level and offers splendid natural beauty. Reckoned as one of the most magnificent passes in the entire country where several blockbuster movies have been shot and “Jab We Met” and “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” are two of them. Although, Rohtang Pass is loved by all kinds of travelers if someone loves playing with snowballs and is keen to enjoy a sled ride, a thrilling ride that involves sliding through the snow in a wooden toboggan. Mountain biking is another popular where bikers can traverse across the lesser-taken mountain routes, however, it can get a bit rough so you must be very much careful if you are planning to get indulged in this adventurous activity. Adventure enthusiasts can also try skiing and tyre drop which also involves sliding down through the snow slope with proper equipment. The best and most attractive part is that all these activities fall under the budget of almost everyone.
Established inside the vicinity of a popular and gorgeous temple, Vashisht Bath is a thermal water spring Kund that is believed to hold water of medicinal value. Also popular as Vashisht Spring, the destination is flocked by a huge number of travelers every year who come with the hope of getting rid of several illnesses related to the skin including skin infections. Being located closer to Manali (at a distance of 6 km), this thermal water spring is a must-visit destination that is encircled by a few sandstone temples so it is a perfect tourist site in this hill city where you get different experiences. The most loved part of the place is that there is a separate bathing place for both men and women and tourists can also try some really delectable dishes as there are many shops established around the hot water spring.
Your Manali visit is never said to be completed if you don’t take out your time to witness the charm of Manali Sanctuary, an amazing and impressive wildlife sanctuary established on the magical land of Manali. No matter whether you are a nature lover or an animal lover, you are surely going to admire the beauty of this astounding sanctuary where you can spot a great number of flora and fauna species including both rare as well as endangered species. There is nothing wrong to state that Manali Sanctuary is a true paradise for animal and nature lovers as the site offers an amazing aura that makes it like heaven for them. Being studded with blissful aura, serenity, tranquility, and perfect picture setting background, the region also serves as a perfect spot for couples on honeymoon.
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