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Manali, Himachal Pradesh

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A stunning hill station surrounded by massive snow clad mountains and thick pinewood forests, Manali has the twisty Beas River as its magnificent centerpiece. Manali in the state of Himachal Pradesh is popular for its breathtaking Himalayan beauty. Lying at an elevation of 6260 feet, Manali is the top spot in the Kullu valley and is blessed with many attractions. This eye popping resort is sandwiched between the impressive peaks of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges. A scared land, which is the abode of various Gods and Goddesses, this striking hill resort has a full calender of numerous colorful events and festivals. The Travel guide Manali offers plenty of details about this majestic hill station. Popular as the queen of valleys, Manali is named after the law giver of ancient India, Manu. Manali literally means the abode of Manu and hence this place has huge importance from the perspective of the ethnic culture and tradition of India. For adventure sports lovers, this place is perfect. With skyscraping mountains surrounded by deep snow fed streams and profound rocky ravines Manali becomes a different but perfect tourist destination for all. A trendy holiday destination, Manali offers exceptional chances in mountaineering, trekking and skiing. To know more about Manali you can go through the Manali travel guide.

Attraction
Beas Kund

A historic place, it is believed that Sage Vyas used to take his daily bath here, Beas Kund is hence regarded as sacred by the Hindus. The birth place of the imposing River Beas, Beas Kund is secluded by an igloo like stone formation. A distinctive rocky terrain, this place is devoid of vegetation and one can only reach the valley by foot. Apart from its sacred significance, the Beas Kund region merits marvelous and challenging activities such as trekking and camping for adventure lovers in Manali. This place has one of the most appealing treks in the Kullu region that anyone can try. Beas Kund is the starting point for nearby peaks such as Shitidhar, Friendship, Ladakhi and Hanuman Tibba. It will take around 3 to 4 hours to discover the region which is among the most renowned attractions around Manali.

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Chandrakhani Pass

The amazing mountains and passes around Manali play a great role to enhance tourism in the region. Chief among them is the Chandrakhani Pass which is situated in the Pin Parbati range and connects Malana village to the Kullu Valley. This is a great launch pad for trekking in the region; the pass is popular for its picturesque beauty. Chandrakhani is 3600m above sea level. Malana village offers a cultural experience all its own.

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Near By Cities
Kullu
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Events / Festivals Accommodation Weather

Best Season

September to June is the best time to visit Manali.

Summer Season

Summer in the region starts in the month of March and lasts till June. It is the best time to visit Manali if you want to enjoy paragliding, rafting and mountain sports in Solang Valley. Temperature ranges from 10C to 25C and the weather remains pleasurable during the day and cold during the night. Snow can be seen only at very high altitudes.
Monsoon Season

Manali experiences monsoon in the months between July and mid-September. It is not at all the best time to visit Manali as due to heavy rain landslides are very common here.
Winter Season

October to February is the winter season and is considered to be the best time to visit Manali if you like the cold and January is best to enjoy the chilly pleasure of fresh snowfall . The temperature drops down below zero degrees Celsius.

How To Reach
Reach Manali By Air

Bhuntar airport located at a distance of 10 km from Manali and is the gateway to this region. Tourists who prefer and can afford to fly cut down on travel time hugely and thus can have a lot more time to enjoy Manali. Flights are available from all the major cities.
Reach Manali By Road

The Himachal Pradesh state bus service is ace and one can get frequent buses from the region to different parts of the country at reasonable cost. The best and most cost effective way to reach Manali is by road. Roads connect Manali to diffrent places including Delhi (540km), Chandigarh (305km), Dehradun (227km) and Ambala (370km). There are several private buses as well that connect the hill station with different part of the state.

Distance Charts:
Location Ambala to Manali Chandigarh to Manali Dehradun to Manali
Reach Manali By Train

Distance 339 KM 292 KM 449 KM

Time 5 hrs. 4 hrs. 7 hrs.

Jogindernagar railway station is the nearest railhead to Manali that connects the hill station with several important cities of the country. Chandigarh and Ambala are other options to reach Manali by train. From the railheads, one can get several mode of transportation including taxi and bus at reasonable cost.

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State: Himachal Pradesh District: Kullu Famous for: Hill Station Languages: Pahari, Hindi, English Best Season: Sep - June Weather: Summer 23 to 36C, Winter -1 to 18C Altitude: 2050 m Pin code: 175131 STD code: 01902

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