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KULLU
- MANALI: VALLEY OF THE GODS
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Haley traveled to Africa from America to discover his "roots". Well
actually, for one and all, the destination is Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India
! Manali derived its name from Manavalaya i.e. the abode of Manu. According to
myth, Manu the divine law-giver, was the only survivor of the Mahajal Pralay -
the great flood - and is said to have fathered the human race. He certainly
chose enchanting environs. Manali still maintains its charm and beauty. With the
majestic grandeur of the Himalayas on one side, river Beas cutting across the
town, verdant valleys with rolling meadows and grazing herds dotting the
hillsides, apple orchards and the folk music adding romance to the ambience and
presenting a wondrous canvas to the traveller. Experience the local color and
beauty in Kullu-Manali's temples, quaint villages and the vibrant and
festive mood of the people and their colorful clothes and handicrafts. Or
encounter adventure; on the myriad trekking trails and routes, while skiing on
the snow slopes, rafting down the Beas or just as you try your hand at some
amateurish angling. Discover for yourself the Kullu Valley, going upto the
Rohtang Pass and encompassing the beautiful Manali in-between, nestled between
the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges. As its magical charms enamour, you
ebulliently agree that it has rightly been christened as the "Valley of the
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- Nehru
Kund - A spring of clear, cold water named, after Pt. Nehru, is
6 kms. from Manali on the Keylong Road.
- Kothi
- This is a quiet but picturesque spot, at the foot of the Rohtang pass, 12 km
away Manali town, situated on the Lahaul-Spiti Leh Highway. It offers a
magnificent view of the snow-capped peaks and glaciers and an awe inspiring
gorge where the Beas enters a chasm about sixty metres deep and just a few
metres broad.
- Gulaba
Camp - 20 km from Manali, a beautiful place known as
"Valley of Flowers".
- Rahalla
Falls - 16 km from Manali town at the start of the climb to the
Rohtang Pass, at an altitude of 2501m.
- Rohtang
Pass - Situated at an altitude of 3979 mtrs above sea level and
51 kms outside Manali is the mighty Rohtang Pass - the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti
valley. Open for just about four months a year, it affords a wide panoramic view
of the mountains. Here one sees the majesty of the mountains at its height and
splendour. At the top of the pass the air seems to glitter against the snow as
you look down over herringboned ridges into the Lahaul valley. There is the
beautiful Dashohar Lake left of the pass. A few km away from the pass is the
Sonapani glacier and slightly to the left are the twin peaks of the Gaypan-jagged
pyramid of rock, snow streaked and snow crowned.
- Solang
Valley - 13 kms outside Manali is the Solang Valley, offering
spectacular views of the snow-clad mountains and the glaciers all around. Solang
is the venue for the annual skiing courses.
- Marrhi
- 35 km from Manali, is famous for its natural beauty.
- Rani
Nala - 46 km from Manali, it is thge glacier point where snow is
available throughout the year.
- Jagatsukh
Temple - About 6 km from Manali is the famous Shiva Temple in
"shikara" style and nearby is the old and interesting Devi Sharvali
Temple.
- Naggar
Castle - 22 kms from Manali, this is the old capital of Kullu.
The castle was built by Raja Bhosal.
- Roerich
Art Gallery - In Naggar, the museum, houses a collection of the
paintings by the Russian artist.
- Hadimba
Temple - Also known as
the Doongri Temple, this four-tiered pagoda-like wooden temple stands in a
clearing amid tall and stately deodar trees and has beautiful carvings on its
ornamental door. Dedicated to Hadimba, the wife of Bhim, this temple is the
venue for an annual fair held duirng May.
- Vashist
Spring - Across the Beas river, about 3 km away from Manali, at
an altitude of 1,982 meters (6,200 feet), are the natural sulphur springs. The
village itself is perched on a steep hillside across the river Beas. Modern bath
houses, with Turkish-style showers, now have the hot water piped into them for
the convenience of the visitors who come to this place to benefit from the
medicinal properties of the spring water.
- Tibetan
Monastery - This is new and colorful. A pleasant place to visit.
It is famous for carpet weaving.
- Beas
Kund - The famous Beas Kund, the source of the Beas river, at
the Rohtang Pass is easily accessible. The great rishi, Vyas perfomed "Tapa"
here during the Mahabharat times.
- Manikaran:
85 km from Manali and 45 km from Kullu, lies in the Parvati Valley, the holy
pilgrimage place of Manikaran. Here icy cold waters of the Parvati river
co-exists with boiling water side-by-side. The hot water springs are reputed for
their healing properties.
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