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A stunning hill station
surrounded by massive snow clad mountains and thick pinewood forests, Manali
has the twisty Beas River as its magnificent centerpiece. Manali in the
state of Himachal Pradesh is popular for its breathtaking Himalayan beauty.
Lying at an elevation of 6260 feet, Manali is the top spot in the Kullu
Manali valley and is blessed with many attractions. This eye popping resort
is sandwiched between the impressive peaks of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar
ranges. A scared land, which is the abode of various Gods and Goddesses,
this striking hill resort has a full calendar of numerous colorful events
and festivals.
The major attractions are the Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass, Rohtang Pass,
Solang Valley, Parvati Valley and Vashisht village. Popular as the queen of
valleys, Manali is named after the law giver of ancient India, Manu. Manali
literally means the abode of Manu and hence this place has huge importance
from the perspective of the ethnic culture and tradition of India. With
skyscraping mountains surrounded by deep snow fed streams and profound rocky
ravines Manali becomes a different but perfect tourist destination for all.
A trendy holiday destination, Manali offers exceptional chances in
mountaineering, trekking and skiing.
Manali tourism is fueled by two main seasons. The summer Holiday season when
many people and families travel to this place on Manali holiday packages and
the second big push to Kullu Manali tourism comes from the wedding season
with thousands of honeymoon couples heading to the region.
Manali also turns out to be an enchanting stopover for one who is driving up
to the snowclad hues of Ladakh en route some of the highest mountain passes
in India. In addition, the popular treks from Manali are - Chandrakhani -
Malana trail, Beas Kund Trek and Bhrigu Lake Trek.
Kullu is well connected to major
parts of the country by a network of roads. The distance from Delhi is 522
km approximately. Regular direct buses ply between these stations including
deluxe, semi-deluxe and air conditioned buses during tourist season.
Jogindernagar Railway Station is
the nearest railhead (123 km) to Kullu that connects the hill station with
several important cities of the country. Chandigarh and Ambala are other
options to reach Kullu by train. From the railheads, one can get several
mode of transportation including taxi and bus at reasonable cost.
Bhuntar
Airport located at a distance of 10 km via NH3 from Kullu and is
the gateway to this region. Cabs and private cars are easily
available at the city for the airport.
Local Transportation in
Kullu comprises of buses operating regularly between Kullu-Manali
and Manikaran. Taxis are also available which can be hired for a day
or only for particular destination. HRTC provides public transit
facility to its passengers in the state of Himachal and to the
adjoining states like Punjab, Haryana and Uttaranchal. HRTC runs
approximately 1733 routes.
Kullu Manali Quick Facts
State: Himachal Pradesh
Languages: Pahari, Hindi, English
Weather: Summer 23 to 36°C / Winter -1 to 18°C
Best time to visit: Sept - June
STD Code: 01902
Famous For: Hill Station |
