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For enchanting mountainous scenery and quaint villages\noozing storybook charm, it\u2019s hard to beat Manali. The name, Manali, evokes soaring\nsnow-capped peaks of the Alps, sparkling blue lakes, emerald valleys, dreamy glaciers,\nand picturesque lakeside hamlets, as well as vibrant city life. There is an\nendless list of gorgeous places to visit in Manali, which is why many would\nconsider Manali as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you are heading\nto Manali on your next trip, here are the 11 best places that you should visit\nin this beautiful Himachal city.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Rohtang Pass<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Rohtang
Rohtang Pass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the most famous of the mountain passes in the Rohtang\nPass that lives up to its reputation with its majestic scenery and diverting\nviews from an elevation of nearly 13,054 ft above sea level.  Rohtang Pass (also known as as Rohtang La), is\none of the most spectacular destinations in the entire Kullu region. During\nyour drive along this high mountain pass, beautiful sights of glaciers, peaks\nand streams are common sights. Sonepani glacier, Dashahr Lake and Chandra River\nare some of the major attractions that one can adore from the peak of Rohtang.\nDuring winters, the place becomes as silent as a graveyard. A thick sheet of\nsnow engulfs the area within 10km radius and life comes to a standstill. That\nis when you need to visit the Rohtang to feel the glory of the mountains. Rohtang\npass also connects the Kullu valley with Lahaul and Spiti. Moreover, it is also\nused to by the tourist of Leh who travel by bike and cars. During the summer\nmonths, the traffic in the area slows due to an influx of vacationers and\nsight-seers, but for most people, the leisurely pace allows for a better\nappreciation of the stunningly beautiful landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Solang Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Solang Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Solang Valley in Manali region is an area of astounding\nscenic beauty, and one of Himachal\u2019s top tourist destination. Also known as\nSolang Nala, the Solang Valley is a high altitude valley that lies at the top\nof Kullu in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. The stunning landscape of the\nSolang Valley will give you the feeling of being in another world. Located\nabout 16 km from Manali, the valley is nearly 8500 feet above sea level. Solang\nis the name of a village and Nullah means the water streams coming from the mountains.\nHere the mountains, dense forests and snowcapped peaks are all your next door\nneighbors. The green of the trees, the red of the apples and the blue sky, make\nfor a perfectly quiet and serene experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides its natural beauty, Solang Valley is famous for\nhosting many adventure winter sports. You could indulge in skiing, parachuting,\nparagliding, skating, horse riding and zorbing. For those who love the rush of\nadrenaline; there is no place better than Solang Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be intoxicated by the sheer beauty that surrounds\nyou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore our Shimla Manali tour packages<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

3. Hadimba Temple<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Hadimba
Hadimba Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The most famous temple in Himachal Pradesh and on the\nitinerary of escorted Manali holidays, the Hadimba Temple is a sight to behold.\nBuilt in the 16th century, the Temple is one of the most serene places to visit\nin Manali. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hadimba Devi, wife of\nBhima, who was a character in the Indian epic, Mah\u0101bh\u0101rata. Due to its\nassociation with Indian Epic Mahabharata, the Hidimba Devi Temple is a charm of\nyour Manali holiday. Located in the foot of the Himalayas, the temple is\nsurrounded by pristine cedar forests ((Dhungri Van Vihar). The sanctuary was built in 1552 over a huge rock jutting out of the forest floor and is a popular stop on every manali tour package<\/a> and Manali honeymoon package<\/a>. The wooden doors of this old-world shrine display images of Goddess Durga, while the temple base is made out of whitewashed stonework.\n The construction style of the\nHadimba-temple is entirely different from all the other temples, with its\nwooden doorways, walls, and cone-shaped roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pay homage on while travelling on holiday to Himachal\u2019s most\nmagnificent places of worship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a primary tourist attraction in Manali, the Hadimba\nTemple is included in all Kullu Manali tour packages as a must-do activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Old Manali <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Old Manali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A place where two worlds meet, Old Manali is a place that\nhas an exotic charm in itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Old Manali is where you can experience the hippie culture in\nits full glory. The old town is located around 3 km away from Manali town across\nManalsu Nala, from where you can get to see the entire view of the town. While\nlatter is one of the busiest summer destinations in India, the former is a\nbreath of fresh air. It builds a special presence in the heart of all visitors.\nGeographically, the only thing that separates Old Manali and Manali is the Beas\nRiver but there is a complete change of scene after you cross the river. The\nneighbourhood brims with quaint cafes, bakeries and shops selling traditional\nhandicrafts, jewellery and dream catchers. Its charming lanes and warm people\noffer a sharp contrast to the more modern New Manali. Old Manali is the perfect\nplace to shop for souvenirs. You can buy unique handmade things such as woollen\nclothes, jewellery, bags, poi pairs, hula-hoops and even flag patches for\nbackpacks. Among other attraction in the old part of town, we suggest you visit\nthe Manu temple, built in honour of the sage Manu, Manali Club House and the\nriverfront for its al fresco restaurants for an authentic experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Jogini Falls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Jogini
Jogini Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Cascading from a height of around 150 ft through multiple\nlevels, Jogini or Jogni Falls is a beautiful waterfall situated near Vashisht\nVillage in Himachal Pradesh. There are tons of waterfalls scattered around India\nand around the world, and all have their merit, but none match the glory of the\nJogini falls. It\u2019s the history behind this waterfall that really makes Jogini falls\nso intriguing. The waterfall is thought to be the sacred bathing place for the\n\u201cJoginis\u201d, daughters of Lord Indra. Furthermore, Jogini is considered the\nprotective goddess of the village, so the place is a symbol of female power. The\nwaterfall can be reached by trekking from Vashisht Temple. In fact, the Jogini\nWaterfalls trek is a very famous trek in Manali and thousands of tourists take\nup this trek trail every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is something truly spectacular about Jogini Falls that\ncaptures the heart and spirit of those who visit it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intrigued? Check out our Shimla tour packages<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

6. Vashist Hot Water\nSprings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Vashisht
Vashisht Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The resort town is famed for its natural hot springs, an\nattraction that makes Manali packages and specifically Manali honeymoon packages\na more delightful experience. Dedicated to the Vedic sage Vashishta, the temple\nis made of stone and adorned with extravagant wood carvings. As per ancient\nbelief, sage Vashishta used to meditate here and therefore the temple is\ndedicated to him. The temple is famed for its Turkish-like hot water spring\nwhich is named after sage Vashistha. Legend goes that, when Laxman came to take\nthe assistance of Vashishta Muni for Ashwa Megha Yaga, Vashishta Muni fired an\narrow into the ground and hot water spring came out to warm out the cold place.\nThe pools are said to have medicinal value in them and visitors often take a\ndip in the pool to get rid of ailments and also it provides much relief to the\ncold surrounding of the place. The pools are categorized in two parts separately\nfor men and women devotees to avoid the chaos. The temperature of this hot\nwater spring ranges from 45\u00b0 C to 50\u00b0 C, so come, take a dip in the healing\nwater and cleanse yourselves for a magical experience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Beas River<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Beas
Beas River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of the important rivers in Manali, Beas River is an\nenormous expanse of water that dominates the city of Manali itself. From the\nHimalayas in Himachal Pradesh, the river flows to the Sutlej River in Punjab,\npassing through the Kullu-Mandi regions, with plentiful flower-filled meadows,\nApple orchards and attached fields of paddy and maize creating the river route impressive\nwith awe-inspiring landscapes. The river is the main source of drinking water\nfor the people in Kullu, Manali and Kangra regions. The picturesque hill\nstation of Manali, also known as the \u201cvalley of Gods\u201d is located on the banks\nof this river. Beas River is made especially picturesque by the magnificent\nmountains that surround it and the quaint villages along its banks. The River\nBeas, even today is believed to consist of holy water, attracting tourists and\npilgrims from all over India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One can easily spend many hours basking in the beauty of the\nriver and its environs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Maa Sharvari\nTemple<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Maa
Maa Sharvari Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If planning a holiday to Himachal, don\u2019t miss the\nopportunity to visit the Maa Sharvari Temple in Manali. The alluring Maa\nSharvari temple is another major temple dedicated to goddess and is a must\nvisit in Manali, which offers a peek into the culture and history of Kullu\nManali. Worshipped by the kings of the Kullu Valley, the goddess is a\nmanifestation of the Hindu goddess Durga. Maa Sharvari is worship for health,\nwealth and fortune. The temple is set in a village called Shaminallah, a short\ndrive from Manali, and is a hub of activity during festivals. During Dussehra,\nthe idol is taken to Kullu in a colorful cortege to the Sri Raghunathji Temple\nfor an annual visit. Bursting in ancient history, the temple is known to be a\ncrucial place of worship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As and when you plan a Manali trip, ensure to add this\ntemple visit as a part of your itinerary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Need inspiration? Discover our <\/strong>Shimla Kullu Manali tour packages<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

9. Naggar Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Naggar
Naggar Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Located among the breathtaking forests in Naggar town, the\nNaggar Castle is a stunning historical edifice. The 500 year old wooden Naggar Castle\nis in itself the best place to visit in Manali. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built in the year 1460 with stone and wood, the Naggar\nCastle is one of the few places in Manali which reflects the culture of the\nHimalayan people and shows the actual architecture of the olden days. The Castle\nhouses the Nicholas Roerich Art Museum, which was founded in 1962 by Svyetoslav\nRoerich, son of the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich. The heritage museum houses\npaintings of Kullu, Spiti and Lahaul showcasing the beauty of the ice-covered\nvalleys and peaks during the early hours of evening. Few scenes from the\naward-winning Bollywood movie \u2018Jab We Met\u2019 was shot here. The song in the film\n\u2018Ye Ishq Haye\u2019 had the visuals from Naggar Castle and the snow covered Rohtang\nPass. The castle was earlier a residence of Kings of Kullu and later on\nconverted to a Himachal government run heritage Hotel in the year 1978. River\nBeas also runs close to the castle, adding to its beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are drawn to the beauty, history and mystery, make\nsure to add this attraction to your Manali itinerary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to visit other Himachal cities with Manali? Check out our affordable Himachal tour packages.<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

10. Manali Wildlife\nSanctuary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Located at a walking distance from the main town and city\ncentre of Manali, Manali wildlife sanctuary is one of the most beautiful and\neasily accessible wildlife sanctuaries in the whole state of Himachal. This\nsanctuary was established in 1954 and is spread over 3,180 hectares of land. It\u2019s\na very beautiful park, perfect for the vacationing family. Tourists can do a\nlot of things here that involve wildlife; nature walks etc. These reptiles,\nbirds, animals and mammals are regular spotting here. That makes it perfect for\nvisiting animal lovers for viewing and photography. Regular wild animals\nroaming around the sanctuary are Himalayan Black Bear, Flying Fox, Musk Deer,\nHimalayan Tahr, Barking Deer, Palm Civet, Stripped Hyena, Himalayan Yellow\nThroated Martens, and Kashmir Flying Squirrels. Endangered animals like\nleopards, Brown Bears, and Goral can also be seen here. Apart from exploring\nthe rich flora and fauna that the place harbours, there are plentiful trekking\nroutes and camping facilities for the thrill seekers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birders, bird lovers, bird watchers, or simply animal and\nnature lovers, flock to this place and observe these creatures in their\nprotected home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Museum of\nHimachal Culture and Folk Art<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Established in 1998, the Museum of Himachal Culture &\nFolk Art located in Manali has a exquisite collection of ancient and\ntraditional heritage belonging to the Himachal state, offering an insight into its\nhistory and culture. Some of the exhibits include models of temples, old houses\nand forts along with traditional and religious relics, artifacts, household\nobjects such as hookas, weapons, musical and ritual instruments, wood carvings,\nmodel of a traditional Kulluvi kitchen, wooden mask worn during festivals and a\nlot more. The Museum has not only helped in preserving the culture and art but\nalso brings awareness about the almost extinct traditions. Being in proximity\nto the famous Hadimba Temple in Manali, a visit to this Museum is a must!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planning a Manali\ntrip?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Manali is full of appealing charm and has a fairy tale landscape which will leave you awestruck once you visit. Get more bang for your buck. Book our all-inclusive Manali tour package<\/a> and lock in today\u2019s best price and deals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So which place in Manali are you planning to visit on your\nnext tour? Let us know in the comment sections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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