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    MANALI IN HIMACHAL PRADESH

    The Kullu valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by

    towering peaks at an arm length, Manali's major asset is its proximity to the

    snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular destination and trailhead

    for numerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers.

    Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is the mythological character

    who is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. He then

    came to Manali and recreated human life. Thus, the area of Manali is sacred andHindus treat the temples over here as pilgrimage.

    FEATURES OF MANALI:-

    Manali is located in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an altitude ofabout 1950 m above sea level, it is about 250 km away from the state capital of

    Shimla.

    Manali has been named after Brahmass appointed lawgiver Manu, who is said to

    have arrived in this region to begin the seventh cycle of creation and destruction.

    The region is also said to be the home of the seven great sages of the Hindu

    religion.

    As an important hill station and tourist destination of India, Manali offers much in

    terms of natural beauty such as panoramic views of the surrounding snow-cappedmountains, flower gardens and orchards with green & red apples; places such as

    Solang Valley known as a winter sports location; the Nehru Kund, which is a clear

    water spring; the Kothi Village, offering views of a deep gorge through which

    River Beas flows; and the Rahalla Falls.

    Apart from being a hill station, there are also several other attractions in Manali.

    The Hidimba Temple built in 1533 AD is dedicated to Hidimba, the wife of Bhima

    who was one of the Pandavas. The Manu Temple dedicated to the sage and

    lawgiver Manu is located in old Manali. The Vasishta Temple dedicated to LordRama and Sage Vasishta is known for its hot springs. The nearby town of

    Jagatsukh is home to a few old temples dedicated to Shiva and Sandhya Gayatri.

    Manali is a haven for adventure sports enthusiasts. The hill station offers ample

    opportunities for tourists to participate in activities like skiing, paragliding,

    trekking, river rafting and fishing.

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    PRIME ATTRACTIONS OF MANALI :-

    Heli Skiing

    For high mountain thrills perhaps nothing can surpass the magic of heli- skiing.

    The sport is available in the area abound by the Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass,

    Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani Pass near Manali.

    Hidimba Devi Temple

    Hadimba or Dhungiri temple in Manali is one of the most important temples in the

    region. This four story wooden temple is located in the middle of a forest called the

    Dhungiri Van Vihar.

    Mountaineering

    Himachal Pradesh has some challenging peaks and each year expeditions areorganised by the Mountaineering Institute at Manali. The Mountaineering Institute

    has regional centres at Dharamsala, Bharmour and Jispa, which organise adventure

    courses as well.

    Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa

    This Gompa dominates the Tibetan area around the bottom of the Mall in Manali.

    The Tibetan refugees built the Gompa in the late 1960's. The Gompa is covered

    with brightly coloured frescoes and a mid size Buddhist statute. It also carries a listof the martyrs killed in occupation of Tibet of 1987 to 1989.

    Gulaba Camp

    20-km from Manali, is this beautiful place famous for sightseeing, picnic and

    photography.

    Malana Valley

    In the valleys of Kullu and Manali below Chanderkhani Pass, situated at an altitudeof 2,76m is a little hub of hundred houses. The village, which consists of 1,000

    tribals, has an immaculate system of self-governance.

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    Manali Sanctuar

    This sanctuary is located in District Kullu's nearest town, Manali. The area of this

    sanctuary is 3,180 hectares. The sanctuary wasnotified on 26th February 1954,

    under the Punjab Birds and Wild Animals Protection Act, 1933.

    Mountaineering Institute

    The Mountaineering Institute located at Manali provides training facilities for basic

    and advance climbing both for Indian nationals and foreigners. This institute also

    conducts other adventurous sports activities like high altitude trekking, minor

    mountaineering, rock-climbing, skiing, and high altitude rescue and relief courses.

    The institute has sufficient lodging and boarding arrangements and equipment can

    be hired for trekking purposes.

    Naggar

    Taken as an excursion from Kullu or Manali, Nagar also known as Naggar, is a

    very lovely village set on a hill surrounded by forests. Naggar was the capital of

    Kullu valley in the 16th century and the monuments in the region are witnesses to

    the glory it had once lived in.

    Nehru Kund

    It is a spring of clear, cold water, named after the late Prime Minister JawaharlalNehru and is 6-km from Manali on Keylong road.

    Temple Of Manu

    Slippery stones paths lead through the old village houses up to the temple of Manu.

    Manali is named after the sage Manu who meditated when he came in this area.