5 places to visit in Manali

 Manali 


 Besides natural charm and unparalleled beauty, Manali is known for its unlimited adventure opportunity, the famous Hadimba temple, Solange valley, jogini waterfalls, bhrigu lake manali, kothi. 


1.Hadimba temple:-

                   

               

              Also known by the name of Hidimba devi temple and Dhungari  temple. This ancient shrine was built by maharaja bahadur shingh way back in 1553. As the name suggest, The temple is dedicated to Hidimba devi, wife of bheema.The wooden architecture of shrine is very distinct from most hindu temple you will come across in the country. There is another shrine dedicated to Hidimba devi's son Ghatotkacha in the premises. Surrounded by thick cedar Grove and with snow capped Mountain serving as the backdrop, the temple is one of the best places to visit in manali. 

 Location:- old manali

Timings:- 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, everyday


1. Solange valley, Manali 

            

           A mini valley is located at about 8400 feet above sea level. Solange nala is short drive away from manali. It is haven for adventure and sports lover and while here you can try your skill on pair of skies or go for a snowmobile exploration. When the weather warm up people flock here for Zorbing and paragliding. You can also hop onto a cable car and enjoy mesmerizing views of the Himalayas. If you are looking for someone Snow-based activities and sports, winter is best time to visit while the month of summer are ideal for other  adventure sports. 

Location:- Burwa, manali 

Distance from manali:- 14km (approx) 


3. Jogini waterfalls, Manali 

              


               The rushing cascades of jogini fall are a short and invigorating trek away from the main town of manali. The trail that leads to the waterfall is scenic and gives you a glimpse oftheh river beast and the snow capped peaks of Rohtang. Apart from the Serene setting, jogini is also an important place of pilgrimage and you can visit many old shrines around the pool at the bottom. An early start is recommended so that you can spend more time at this picturesque natural spot, which is one of the best trekking as well as picnic place in manali. 

Location:- vashisht village,manali

Timings:- 24×7


4. Bhrigu lake, Manali 

             

              Take a moment and think of postcard perfect alpine Meadows and evergreen tree forest near a Serene high altitude water body. Well, you have just now pictured bhrigu lake . One of the best trekking destination is needed if you are going for trek as the lake is located more than 4000 mtr above sea level. The scenery and panoramic views of the pir panjal range are what draws most visitors to this place. 

Location:- kullu district, manali 

Distance from manali:- 19km ( approx) 


5. Kothi, Manali

    
          
           Located on the iconic spiti highway at an altitude of 2500 meters, kothi is charming hamlet in the mountains that is renowned for its scenic setting and the majestic views is offer of the snow capped peaks and glacier. It is at the foothills of rohtang pass and the terrain is sculpted by the beas which flow through this part of the region. The village is also spot for camping, especially if you are planning to explore rohtang pass on foot. The village also has a temple dedicated to goddess shuwang chndika. 

•Distance from manali:- 14km (approx) 


Frequently asked questions for manali


Q. 1 when is the best time for visit manali? 

A. The best months to visit manali are March through June . But you are interested in witnessing snowfall  the period from December to February is ideal. The monsoon session must be avoided as there are chances of landslides. 


Q. 2  How to rich manali? 

A. There are several HRTC and Volvo buses available from Delhi, dharamshala, chandigarh and other nearby cities to manali. You can also book a private taxi kr take your own car. The nearest airport to manali is kulu manali airport (50km) at bhuntar while the main train station which offers access to the hill station is  chandigarh junction( 294km). 


Q. 3  What is manali famous for? 

  A.  Besides natural charm and unparalleled beauty, Manali is known for its unlimited adventure opportunities,the famous Hadimba temple , the scenic rohtang pass,theh snow Laden solang valley and its delightful  culinary scene. 


Q. 4  suggest some good cafes and restaurants in manali

A. Some of the most popular places to eat in manali are Johnson's cafe ,  casa bella Vista, cafe 1947 , Tibet kitchen, Drifters 'inn and cafe,The lazy dog, chopsticks, La plage, il forno and vibes. 


Q. 5  which activities in manali are preferable for thrill seekers? 

A. There are lot of things to do in manali for the adventurous souls including trekking , skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, rippling, paragliding, camping, river rafting, horse riding, Zorbing and more. 




 
          

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