ATTRACTIONS OF MANALI
The particular spot where he established his abode was the present Manali which is regarded as the changed name of 'Manu-Alaya', the abode of Manu. The temple dedicated to Manu is still existing in the Manali village.
In Hinduism, Manu was said to have survived a great flood that destroyed the rest of the world. He then recreated mankind in this Kullu Valley town. What a rush, huh? No wonder the towering peaks and verdant terrain of Manali attract adventure travelers, with heli-skiing, hiking, mountaineering and river rafting the favored active pursuits. Come down from your endorphin high by breathing deeply at the four-story, wooden Hidimba Devi Temple, which sits in the middle of a nearby deciduous forest, or take a medicinal soak in the hot springs burbling from the ground a 30-minute walk from town.
1. Solang Valley
Solang Valley derives its name from a combination of the words Solang (Nearby village) and Nallah (water stream). It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions. The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating, and zorbing.
Giant slopes of lawn comprise Solang Valley and provide its reputation as a popular ski resort. A few ski agencies offering courses and equipment reside here and operate only during winters. Solang valley is well known for the tea sold there.
Snow melts during the summer months starting May and skiing is then replaced by zorbing (a giant ball with room for 2 people which is rolled down a 200-meter hill), paragliding, parachuting, and horse riding. A Ski Himalayas Ropeway was recently opened. Going to the summit can be possible by ATVs, Ropeway, or Climbing (Trekking).
Pretty as a picture that the valley is throughout the year, there are a number of places to visit here. Nonetheless, the best time to visit it is in the months of April to December. The temperature at Solang Valley is ideal in the summer months and you will enjoy a number of adventurous activities.
Beas River, Beas also spelled Bias, ancient Greek Hyphasis, Sanskrit Vipasha, river in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab states, northwestern India. It is one of the five rivers that give Punjab (“Five Rivers”) its name.
The Beas rises at an elevation of 14,308 feet (4,361 meters) at Rohtang Pass in the western (Punjab) Himalayas (a section of the vast Himalayas mountain range), in central Himachal Pradesh. From there it flows south through the Kullu Valley, receiving tributaries from the flanking mountains, and then turns west to flow past Mandi into the Kangra Valley. After crossing the valley, the Beas enters Punjab state and veers south and then southwest to its confluence with the Sutlej River at Harike after a course of about 290 miles (470 km). The Beas River was the approximate eastern limit of Alexander the Great’s invasion of India in 326 BCE.
3. Hidimba Temple
Hidimba Devi Temple, locally known as Dhungari Temple, also known variously as the Hadimba Temple, is located in Manali, a hill station in the State of Himachal Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest called Dhungiri Van Vihar at the foot of the Himalayas. The sanctuary is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground which was worshiped as an image of the deity. The structure was built in 1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh. by Ananya.b.s of 7A kvsap camp paroorkada .
Stop by Dhungri forest on the way to Old Manali to visit the ancient Hadimba temple (also known as Dhungri temple). The temple, a four-tiered pagoda, was built in 1553 and has a facade of wood carvings. It's dedicated to Goddess Hadimba, the wife of Bhima from the Hindu epic The Mahabharata.
Yak rides and huge fluffy angora rabbits ready to pose for photos are added attractions there. Additionally, a fascinating three-day temple festival takes place here in mid-May every year, and people from all over the region come to attend it.
4. Manali Nature Park
A small walk in the Manali Nature Park will deliver tourists a step closer toward nature. Encircled by using massive groves of Deodar timber, the natural world reserve is set on the financial institution of river Beas and is a pristine nature park. The park can be easily distinguished from the region, just because of its tall cedar and deodar bushes. The Manali Nature Park is flanked by way of many snow-capped mountains. If vacationers think that during Manali Nature Park they'll locate some wild bizarre animals, then this is only a false impression.
5. Jogini Waterfall
From Vashisht temple the only way to reach Jogini waterfall is by trekking along a narrow trail through the woods. With Jogini falls trek distance of 6 km on one side and an ascend to a height of 7,850 ft., it is considered as one of the most charming waterfalls in Himachal Pradesh.
With many small shrines at the base of this waterfall, Jogini is considered sacred by the locals. The white cascading beauty on the rocks steals your heart at the very first sight.
A picturesque and enjoyable short hike through the hills behind Vashist will take you to the Jogini waterfall. The waterfall itself is not particularly impressive but a dip in its chilly water is invigorating, and the surroundings are truly enchanting. There are a few small restaurants and guesthouses along the way, so you can stop for a meal before or after you take a dip in the refreshing waters under Jogini Waterfall.
6. Bhrigu Lake
A gift of the Himalayas, Bhrigu Lake is located at the base of Bhrigu peak. It is one of the best trekking trails of Manali. The lake is surrounded by snow-clad peaks on all sides like in an attempt to protect it from the world.
According to local folklore, Maharishi Bhrigu, one of the seven great sages of Indian history used to meditate here. This is why the lake is rendered sacred and even when the temperature goes down to sub-zero, the lake never freezes completely.
The locals also believe that all the Gods and Goddesses from heaven come down to take a dip in this holy lake. Well, if not for the trek or nature’s pristine beauty, you ought to visit it for its mysterious past!
Manikaran, located in the Parvati Valley is a land where two different Gods live together making it a top tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh. A pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Sikhs, Manikaran is where India’s religious diversity comes alive.
Located just 79.3 km away from Manali, the townhouses the pious shrine of Sri Gurunanak Dev called Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib. According to the legend, while traveling amid the Himalayas Guru Nanak Dev’s disciples were hungry and there was no food. Guru Ji sent his friend, Bhai Mardana to collect food for the langar.
Many people donated food but the only problem was that there was no fire to cook food. Then, Guru Nanak Dev lifted a rock and a hot spring appeared from the place on which the food was cooked later.
Even to this date, the hot spring exists and the Sikhs cook food using the holy water. Thus, Manikaran is your escape to a spiritual experience filled with serenity and knowledge.
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