Manali

Manali is a small town in close proximity to the snow-line, in the lap of the Kullu valley. Standing at a height of 2050 mts above sea level, its beauty is heightened by the Beas River that flows through it. A glorious summer retreat away from the scorching heat of the plains, Manali is a veritable 'Valley of the Gods'.

Manali literally means 'the abode of Manu', a mythological character who is said to have survived when the whole world was drowned in a flood. He is believed to have recreated human life at Manali, which has become a pilgrimage spot for Hindus. It also has a numbers of gompas or Buddhist monasteries owing to the large Tibetan population found here.

Apart from its amazing snowfields Manali has some flourishing apple orchards and is as popular honey moon destination. For the more adventurous ones Manali offers a number of skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, trekking and mountain biking options.
A quiet refreshing vacation or some high speed sports, a few temple visits or some great shopping, you are bound to enjoy Manali, whichever way!