Beautiful Manali

Manali

Manali

Among the adrenaline junkies, paragliding in Manali is often hailed as one of the most exciting things to spend your time doing in this heavenly hill station. Encompassed by the surreal landscapes of nature, Manali is a paradise for adventure lovers in India. The beautiful hill station situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh offers an exhilarating backdrop of the scintillating valleys and mountains.

The unparalleled charm of the places to visit in Manali is what it makes one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Manali is a high-altitude resort town in Himachal Pradesh, located at a height of 6725 ft above sea level. It is located at a distance of 540 km from the national capital, Delhi and only 250 km from the state capital, Shimla. This proximity makes it an easy weekend getaway to come and enjoy some quality times at hills at. The snow-covered landscapes of Manali grab the attention of local and foreign tourists, making it an apt choice for those who want to see snow or indulge in snow adventure sports.

Manali is an absolute beauty during winters when it snows heavily here. Even during summers, the charm of Manali does not fade as looking at the vast, green meadows of Manali is a treat to eyes. Another factor that makes this beautiful town even more picturesque is the presence of Beas River that flows through it. The pleasant climate of Manali makes it one of the most sought-after summer getaways in India. The charm of the place gives rise to a wide range of attractive tour packages thereby enabling the tourists to explore the best of it. Whether it is the beauty of this place you want to explore or it is the hunger for adventure you want to satisfy, Manali is a perfect destination to be.

Replete with scores of places with stunning landscapes, Manali is an artist’s fantasy. Some of the places that adorn Manali with their unequaled beauty are Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, Bhrigu Lake, Manali Sanctuary, Himvalley Amusement & Cultural Park, etc. Among these places, Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley are significant places and popular names among adventure lovers. Manali Sanctuary lets you explore the natural diversity of in the Manali region of Himalayas.

Himvalley Amusement & Cultural Park, on the other hand, offers you numerous amusement activities and stunning views of pristine surroundings at a height of 7000 ft. Manali is also house to some significant religious places. Hidimba Devi Temple is an ancient and the most revered Hindu temple in Manali, receiving a huge rush of devotees every year. Furthermore, Manu Temple, Bijli Mahadev Temple, and Gauri Shankar Temple are also major attractions for both tourists and devotees.

Being a major tourist destination in India, apart from numerous beautiful places that make it so popular, there are also a number of interesting things to do in Manali. From indulging in adventure activities to having spiritual moments, the options of the things you can do here are endless. You can experience some shopping fun in the markets of Manali where you can find a variety of warm clothes and souvenirs. And if you’re a foodie, Manali is the place where you can find some lip-smacking authentic Himachali dishes to feast on.

One of the major reasons why you can easily find Manali in every traveller’s bucket list is the adventure sports options you can find here. There is a spectrum of exciting activities to try in Manali. The adventure sports of Manali are popular, not just in India, but people from foreign countries visit Manali in huge numbers to try the famous sports of Manali like skiing and river rafting. The most popular ones among the list of adventure sports in Manali are paragliding, river rafting, camping and trekking, but the list does not end there. The snow-blanketed slopes of Manali offer amazing skiing experience which makes Manali a renowned skiing destination in the world.

Besides, some of the best treks in Himachal fall in Manali, making it a very popular destination for trekkers. When in Manali, you can enjoy some famous treks like Hampta Pass Trek, Bhrigu Lake Trek, Bijli Mahadev Trek and many more. The difficulty levels of the treks that can be taken in Manali vary largely. They range from easy to difficult, making it an apt destination for different people seeking different levels of thrill. Owing to some stunningly beautiful valleys around Manali, these treks take you through some picturesque landscapes that are still in their pristine form and their beauty is still unrivaled.

Trekking around Manali is probably the best way to discover the essence of the hills of Himachal Pradesh that has still not become the victim of industrialization and modernization. Camping in Manali is also a unique experience because here, you get a chance to camp close to the pure and divine Beas River, with gigantic, snow-covered mountain ranges in the backdrop. Manali has some amazing campsites where you can surround yourself with the purest form of atmosphere. Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley receive heavy snowfalls, so these are the best places in Manali if you want to indulge in some skiing fun.

Though Manali welcomes a huge number of tourists during all the seasons, the best time to visit Manali depends upon what you desire to experience in Manali. If you want to witness the white avatar of Manali with lots of snow, the best time to visit Manali is from December to February. The temperature, however, falls down to below zero degree Celsius in Manali during winters. Though snow activities can be enjoyed from January to the beginning of June.

Landscapes of Manali are equally captivating even during the summers when the white snow is replaced by green grass and the lush green forest become more vivid, beautifying the town with a different charm. Summer season in Manali is a very pleasant period and is a good time to visit this town to escape the blazing heat of the plains. A monsoon visit to Manali can be avoided since there is a chance to get caught up in heavy rainfalls.