Thinking where to go for some adventure tours? But can’t decide because of confusion in so many places? No problem, here you can find the solution. There is a top place that you would never count for no, full of adventure, fun, and great for some amazing experiences. At your convenience, you can do a lot of things, with your friends and family.
Manali is a dream place to go, for many people especially youngsters. Manali is a resort town huddled in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley in the Beas River Valley.
Manali is a cultured place where Tibetans, Ladakhi, Kashmiri, Kullvi, and Lahuli people reside. Manali is named after the Sanatan Hindu lawgiver Manu. The name Manali is respected as the derivative of ‘Manu-Alaya’ which literally means ‘the abode of Manu’.
Legend has it that sage Manu stepped off his ark in Manali to recreate human life after a great flood had deluged the world. Besides natural elegance and unparalleled beauty, Manali is recognized for its endless adventure opportunities, the famous Hadimba Temple, the spectacular Rohtang Pass, the snow-laden Solang Valley, and its wonderful culinary scene.
There are many places to explore in Manali, there’s not a single chance to feel bored, every experience you’ll have will be a new one.
How can you manage to go and stay there?
You can go to Manali by airways, by road, or by train. By Air, The closest airport is at Bhuntar, placed approximately 50 kilometers away from Manali. Domestic flights connect Bhuntar with Delhi and Chandigarh. Once at the airport, you can take a pre-paid taxi to Manali.
Roads attach Manali to various places comprising Delhi (540km), Chandigarh (305km), Dehradun (227km), and Ambala (370km). There are numerous private buses as well that bind the hill station with distinct portions of the state. For train one has to reach Kalka railway station or Chandigarh railway station and then take a taxi or bus to Manali.
Staying is not a concern in Manali, as it is a tourist place there are many hotels and restaurants available at your budget. If you don’t want to spend on your staying much you can take good servicing restrooms at a low price. Like:- Hotel Rockland Inn Manali, Hotel Mountain Face by Snow City hotels, and many more.
Don’t miss the chance to taste the famous dish of Manali that is Mittha. Famous street food of Manali, the dish called Mittha is intricacy of Manali generally accessible at almost all Manali restaurants. Comprising of rice and raisins, this dish is ornate with dry fruit for that edge of perfection. Mittha should be tried for its rich flavors.
Things to experience to have in Manali:
- Trekking is the foremost thing you will experience there as it is full of snowy mountains.
- You can feel the sky and height with Paragliding
- As there is snow everywhere you can experience skiing
- Rafting will be your one of the favorite adventure thing
- Visit many ancient temples if you love history and somewhat religious
- Explore and collect experience of the wildlife of Van Vihar park
- There are enormous waterfalls to have fun
- If you love to ride a bike, you can have great fun in mountain biking.
- If going with friends, anywhere you go you can have the amazing memorable moments of night camps and borne fire.
It is full of nature and adventure, you will urge to visit again if gone once.
The best time to experience and explore Manali is October to February if want some cold experience, although you can visit in summer as well.
To know more on Travels and Accommodations visit Himachal Pradesh Tourism Website
Atal Tunnel
Atal Tunnel (also known as Rohtang Tunnel) is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh, India. At 9.02 km (5.6 mi) length, it is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named after former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Atal Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in the World. The tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year.