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Manali
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Manali is situated in the central parts of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is at the head of the Kullu valley. In Manali, one can find high mountains shrouded by silent snows and deep boulder strewn gorges.
Manali boasts of its thick forests, filled with cool breezes and bird song. There are fields of wild flowers, small picturesque hamlets and fruit-laden orchards, especially apples.
Shimla - 280 kms, Chandigarh - 312 kms , Delhi - 828 kms , Pathankot - 326 kms , Dharamsala - 253 kms
Vashisht
Vashisht is a lovely little village, about 4 km by road up the hillside from The Mall. There are several decaying temples in the village dedicated to the sage Vashisht Muni and the god Rama.
Jagatsukh
Jagatsukh is located at 6 km from Manali. Orginally known as Nast, was capital of Kullu for 10 generations. famous for a Shiva temple in shikhara style and temples of Gaya tri Devi and Devi Sharvali.
Kothi
Kothi is located at 12 km from Manali. Kothi is a picturesque spot. Rest house overlooks the narrow valley and offers view of mountains.
Rohtang Pass
Rohtang Pass is located at 51 km from Manali. The Rohtang Pass is the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti valleys and the second entry point to the tribal region. With its snow Rohtang is a major tourist attraction.
How To Reach
By Air
The closest airport is Bhuntar, 9 kms from Kullu and 49 kms from Manali. Jagsons and Archana Airlines have regular flights on the Delhi Chandigarh Kullu sector.
By Rail
One of the convenient ways to go to Manali is to travel upto Chandigarh, one of the Shatabdi points and then travel up by bus. Alternatively one can travel upto Pathankot in broad gauge lines and then reach Manali by surface via Mandi and Kullu .
By Road
Manali is connected with Shimla, Chandigarh, Delhi - Pathankot, Dharamsala and many towns in Himachal, Punjab and Haryana with direct services. During summer months direct buses are also available for Keylong in Lahaul and Kaza in Spiti valley.
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