HILL STATION
MANALI
Manali is one of the most beautiful towns in the Kullu Valley of the
State of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated near the
northern end of the Kullu Valley.
Manali
is a paradise for nature lovers and peace seekers. This picturesque hill
station is located at a height of around 2000 metres, in the state of Himachal
Pradesh.
Manali
is known for its breathtakingly beautiful landscape, created by deep gorges,
soaring mountains, lush valleys and gushing rivers.
Manali
is a beautiful destination that offers different charms in all seasons. Summers
witness Manali turning into an escape from the blistering heat of the plains,
while winters dress the town in a graceful garb of white snow.
Manali
is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh
state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination.
Set
on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking
in Parvati Valley
Manali is a beautiful destination with plenty
to offer, but the climatic conditions make some part of the year win over the
others.
The best time to visit Manali is usually between the summer and
autumn months from May through
October, barring the monsoon season which arrive in July and August
when rainfall perpetuates landslides.
The summer months of May and June receive
maximum tourist influx in Manali and is a great time for trekking/hiking, paragliding, mountain sports, rafting and
zorbing.
The Hadimba Devi Temple also hosts the
Hadimba Devi Festival in the month of May, attracting a number of devoted
pilgrims to its doors.
By Air
Manali does not
have an airport of its own and the nearest airport is at Bhuntar (KUU Bhuntar Aiport), near Kullu and is 50 kms, and 40 minutes
away from Manali. Airlines connecting Manali from Delhi, Mumbai are Kingfisher
Airlines and Indian Airlines.
By Train
The nearest
railhead to Manali is on the narrow gauge line at Joginder Nagar 95 kms away.
The Joginder Nagar Railway Station is
well connected to all other Indian cities via Chandigarh.
By Bus
Manali
is well connected with direct bus services from all cities of Himachal Pradesh,
Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. the closest distance from some cities is as
follows: Kullu is 40 km, Shimla- 257 km, Chandigarh- 288 km, Delhi- 543 km,
Pathankot- 299 km and Dharamshala- 217 km.
