Manali

Mountain view at Manali


Manali is a Town in Himachal Pradesh. Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in the northern Himachal Pradesh state of India. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Located on the Beas River, it is a gateway to skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in the Parvati valley. It is a prominent place of 4,000 meters high Rohtang Pass for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal Mountains.

Manali Town


The Mall Road and its Bazaar are the focal points of the city, while the Old Manali neighborhood is home to traditional stone buildings, apple orchards and the Hindu Manu Temple. Across a forested hill is the wood-carved Hadimba Devi temple across the Manasula River, built in 1553 and dedicated to a Hindu goddess. The Himachal Culture and Folk Art Museum preserves local crafts and heritage. In the Tibetan quarter, the Buddhist monastery Gadan Thekkholing is recognizable with its yellow, pagoda-style roof. East of the river Beas is Vasishtha, which is known for its warm regions.


Hidimba Devi Temple


locally known as Dhungri Temple,  also known as Hidimba Temple, is located in Manali, a hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh in North India. It is an ancient cave temple, dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, the wife of Bhima, a figure of the Indian epic Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by a deodar forest called Dhungiri Van Vihar at the bottom of the Himalayas.

Hidimba Devi Temple

The sanctuary is made out of the ground with a huge rock that was worshiped as an image of the deity. The structure was built in 1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh. Hidimba Devi Temple was built by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1553 AD. The temple is built around a cave where the goddess Hidimba meditated. Hidimbi is believed to have lived there with her brother Hidimb, and did not know much about her parents. Born into a defense family, Hidimba vowed to marry a girl who defeated her brother Hidimb, who was going to be very brave and fearless. During the exile of the Pandavas, when they visited Manali; Bhima killed Hidimb, one of the five Pandavas. Subsequently, Hidimba married Bhima and gave birth to his son Ghatotkacha.

Worship of Hidimba Devi

In Manali, people worship Hidimba Devi as a deity. During Navratri, all Hindus across the country worship Goddess Durga, but people in Manali worship Hidimba Devi. Queues of people can be seen outside the temple, but crowds increase during Navratri.


Manu Temple Manali

This magnificent temple is dedicated to the sage Manu, who is said to be the creator of the world and the author of Manusmriti. The Manu temple is located in Old Manali, three kilometers from the main market. Although the area is quite congested, the presence of the Beas River adds to its charm. The temple is one of the major attractions in Manali and is believed to be the place where sage Manu meditated after stepping on the earth.

Manu Temple

The place has a distinct historical background, which appeals to most of the people visiting Manali. The popularity of this majestic temple lies in the fact that it is the only temple dedicated to Manu; Hence whoever visits Manali makes a point to visit this temple. Travelers are advised to wear clothes that cover the knees and shoulders while staying inside the temple.


Manali Sanctuary

A trip to Manali is incomplete without a holiday at the Manali Sanctuary, a stunning and impressive wildlife sanctuary located in Himachal Pradesh. The wildlife sanctuary is in walking distance to the main city and city center of Manali and is an ideal place to explore the rich flora and fauna that damage the place. In addition to opportunities to see a variety of these reptiles, birds, animals and mammals; The Manali Sanctuary also has ample options that will captivate the adventurous and fun-loving soul. These include superb trekking routes and camping facilities. Manali Wildlife Sanctuary is a paradise on earth for all animals and nature lovers, who come here in large numbers to experience feeling like this paradise, no doubt.

Manali Sanctuary


The Manali Sanctuary starts just behind the city and goes to the mountains behind the hill station. It was officially declared as a sanctuary in the year 1954 under the Punjab Birds and Wildlife Protection Act 1933 on 26 February. Spread over an area of ​​just 31.80 square kilometers, the sanctuary, however, is everything you would expect. Specialized shelter. It is home to all kinds of species of flora and fauna: rare, endangered and common; Such as Himalayan Black Bear, Kashmir Flying Squirrel, Himalayan Palm Civet, Himalayan Yellow-throated Marten, Barking Deer, Flying Fox etc.

Manali Wildlife Sanctuary offers its breathtaking natural beauty apart from the usual biological diversity and adventure sports. Visitors get to explore the snow-capped mountains, alpine trees and the surrounding picturesque beauty at the same time. The place is an ideal tourist destination for honeymooners and couples who want to enjoy themselves in blissful solitude and forever capture their memories in the form of beautiful pictures.


Mall Road

Often accepted as the heart of Manali, Mall Road in Manali is the most attractive tourist destination for Himachal travelers. Famous for its street shopping adventure and surrounded by heaps of activities, Manali's Mall Road has got plenty to keep you busy throughout the day. With many restaurants, cafes and dhabas, this place is ideal for those who have got a taste for the bargaining skills, which is deeply rooted in them.

Mall Road



Start your journey from Mal Road by paying homage to the Nalingampa Buddhist Temple. It has got the right mix of both architectural flavor and vibrant tone to capture with your DSLRs. The idol of Shakyamuni is the main temple here.

After this, this famous commercial center has a lot of emporiums and shops to buy some exquisite souvenirs. The Tibetan style handicrafts found here simply astound.

You can also make sweet-smelling Tibetan-style incense sticks and breathtaking singing bowls at some shops here. Kullu and Kinnauri on Mall Road are some of the shops selling shawls in a wide range of vibrant patterns and colors.

Some other local souvenirs to be excavated on the Mall Road are prayer wheels, kullu caps, thangkas, Dorje, bamboo souvenirs, Buddhist paintings, keychains, nameplates and turquoise and silver ornaments, etc.

Shawls, Tibetan jewelry, tweed jackets and handicrafts are something that you should never miss while walking here. Apart from these, Manali's Mall Road has Thai Market, Dragon Shopping Complex, Hong Kong Market, New NAC Market, Shangri La Shopping Complex and Snow Lion Underground Market.



Humpta Pass Trek

Humpta Pass

Humpta Pass is located in the Manali region of Himachal Pradesh, which is one of the most convenient and enjoyable treks. Laden with an ancient form of nature, the trail includes dense pine forests, ancient glacial valleys, vast grasslands and panoramic landscapes.
An ideal trek for beginners, the place is easy to reach and the adventure experience of crossing the pass is simply exhilarating. Unlike most treks, it starts from a city of Manali and not from a remote village. Chandratal, a crystal clear lake located at high altitude is a rare sight to be the highlight and behold. A journey of about 4-5 days, the Hampata Pass trek in the lap of the Himalayas is an exciting journey that will leave you completely in awe.

Hampta Pass


Solang Valley, Manali

While going on vacation to Manali, two absolutely essential places are Rohtang and Solang Valley. 14 kilometers northwest of the main city of Manali, the Solang Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Located on the route from Manali to Rohtang, the valley welcomes a large number of tourists every year. A favorite for adventure enthusiasts, parachuting for paragliding, mini-open jeep driving for horse riding are available exclusively to tourists of all age groups, all this takes place in Solang Valley.

Solang valley
Solang Valley


During winter, the Solang Valley is covered with snowmaking skiing, a popular sport here, by training institutes and trainers to supervise skiers and train beginners. As the snow melts, skiing is handled by Zorbing. Taking advantage of the slopes of the valley, another popular attraction of the Solang Valley, you can place a huge transparent ball rolling down the slope during summer, with mostly two people inside it. Yes, Jorbing is as fun as it is fun. One of the most vibrant and enjoyable places in Manali, there is no way one can possibly miss this amazing valley.