MANALI
Altitude: 2,050m
Places of Interest: Vashisth Hot Sulphur Spring, Rohtang Pass, Hadimba Temple
Best Time To Visit Manali: May To October.
The
Kullu
valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by
towering peaks at an arm length, Manali's major asset is its proximity to
the snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular honeymoon
destination and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great
countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers.
Also popular as a hill resort destination, Manali presents some excellent
and well-equipped accommodation choices for the tourists. In the past
decade Manali has turned out to be one of the best hill resort destination
of India, particularly in those resorts, which cater Indian domestic
tourists and honeymoon couples. But the ideal places to stay are the small
guesthouses, providing a tranquil atmosphere of the Himalayas for those
who are looking for solitute.
Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is the mythological
character who is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in
Flood. He then came to Manali and recreated human life. Thus, the area of
Manali is sacred and Hindus treat the temples over here as pilgrimage.
PRIME ATTRACTION IN MANALI
TEMPLES IN MANALI
Hadimba
Temple: Hadimba or Dhungiri temple in Manali is one of the most
important temples in the region. This four-story wooden temple is located
in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar. more...
Temple Of Manu: Slippery stones paths lead through the old village
houses up to the temple of Manu. Manali is named after the sage Manu who
meditated when he came in this area.
Tibetan Temple: Tibetans have a base in Manali too. There is a
large modern Tibetan temple to the South of the bus stand and also a small
handicrafts centre.
Arjun Gufa: On the left bank of the Beas, 5-km from Manali near
the village of Prini, is the 'Arjun Gufa' or the cave of Arjuna. In here
Arjuna practised austerities to get Pashupata Ashtra or weapon from Lord
Indra.
MONASTERIES IN MANALI
Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa: This Gompa dominates the Tibetan area
around the bottom of the Mall in Manali. The Tibetan refugees built the
Gompa in the late 1960's. The Gompa is covered with brightly coloured
frescoes and a mid size Buddhist statute. It also carries a list of the
martyrs killed in occupation of Tibet of 1987 to 1989.
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