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Hadimba Temple : |
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| Manali
has many attractions but the chief centre of interest,
historically and archeologically, is undoubtedly
the DHOONGRI TEMPLE dedicated to goddess Hadimba,
the Bhim of Mahabharat fame. It has four-tiered
Pagoda shaped roof and the doorway is carved with
legendary figures and symbols. This temple located
amidst wooden forest of deodar is about 2.5 kms.
from the tourist office. It is a pleasant experience
to stroll in the temple complex which was built
in 1533 A.D. A large festival is held here in May. |
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| Manu Temple: |
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| 3 kms.
from the main bazar in old Manali lies the temple
of MANU RISHI. It is believed that this is the only
temple of Manu in India, who was the creator of
human race on the earth |
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| Club House : |
| 2 kms. from the town, club house has indoor
games facilities which has been located on the left bank
of Manalsu Nallah. There are some picnic spots near it. |
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| Tibetan Monasteries
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| There are 3 newly constructed
colorful monasteries, where visitors can buy carpets
and other Tibetan handicrafts. Two are located in
the town and one at Aleo on the left bank of Beas
river. |
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| Manikaran : |
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| 85 km from Manali and
45 km from Kullu, in the Parvati Valley. Here icy
cold waters of the Parvati river co-exists with
boiling water side-by-side. The hot water springs
are reputed for their healing properties. |
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| Mountaineering Institute : |
| Located 3 kms, on the left bank of river
Beas towards Kulu. This Institute organises basic &
advance training courses, in trekking, mountaineering,
skiing and water sports. Skiing and trekking equipments
can be hired from here by booking in advance. Tourists
can visit an interesting showroom here. |
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| VashistTemple
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| 3 kms,Vashist, a small
village located on the left bank of river Beas towards
Rohtang pass is worth a visit. It is renowned for
its hot springs and temples. Nearby is the pyramidal
stone temple dedicated to Vashist Muni. There is
another Temple of Lord Ram here. Natural hot sulphur
springs with two separate bathing tanks for gents
and ladies are always full of tourists. Turkish
style showers fitted baths have also been built
nearby. Hot water from the nearby spring is provided
for bathing. |
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| Nehru Kund : |
| 5 kms. on National Highway to Leh,a natural
spring of cold clear water named after Pt. Jwahar Lal
Nehru, who used to drink water from this spring during
his stay in Manali. This spring is believed to originate
from the Bhrigu lake situated high-up in the mountains. |
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| Solang
Valley : |
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| 13 kms. is a splendid
valley between Solang village and Beas Kund. Solang
valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped
mountains and peaks. It has fine ski slopes. The
Mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift
for training purpose. Located here is a hut and
guest house of the Mountaineering and Allied sports
Institute, Manali. Now a few hotels have also come
up. The winter skiing festival is organised here.
Training in skiing is imparted at this place. |
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| Kothi
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| Situated on the road
to Rohtang pass, a picturesque spot, Kothi is 12kms.
from Manali. A PWD rest house is situated on a ridge
overlooking a narrow valley with a very good view
of mountains and valleys. Large number of films
(movies) have been picturised at this place and
is the ideal resting resorts of poets, writers and
the lovers of peaceful environs. |
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| Rahala
Water Fall : |
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| 16 kms. on way to
Rohtang pass. If one goes to Marhi on foot from
Kothi from the old road, the sight of the falls
is fascinating. It is a good picnic spot as well. |
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| Rohtang Pass : |
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| Rohtang pass is 51kms.
from Manali on highway to Keylong/Leh. It offers
a panorama and spectacular mountain view. The pass
is open from June to October each year although
trekkers can cross it earlier. It is a gateway to
Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley just as Zojila
pass is a gatway to Ladakh. There are a beautiful
sight of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river flows
down in the Lahaul valley. Slightly to the left
are the twin peaks of the Geypan. During summer(mid
June to October) regular buses ply between Manali-Keylong/Darcha,
Udaipur, Spiti and Leh. |
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| Arjun Gufa (Cave)
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| 4kms. from Manali
towards Naggar, the cave is situated near Prini
village 1km. above the road where Arjun had meditated.
This is good 1/2 a day excursion with charming view
of the brilliant mountains. |
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| Jagasukh Gayatri
Mata Temple : |
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| 6 kms. from Manali
located on the left bank on Beas on the road to
Naggar. The place is famous for very old temples
of Lord Shiva and Sandhya Gayatri in Shikhara style,
these are worth a visit. |
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| Kullu Dusshera : |
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| Dussehra at Kullu commences
on the tenth day of the rising moon, i.e. on 'Vijay
Dashmi' day itself and continues in seven days.
The birth of Dussehra in Kullu lay in royal fads
and it nourished on religious, social and economic
factors and ultimately came to be well established,
because of the inborn love of the hill-men for fun,
frolic, displayed in community singing and dancing.
Numerous stalls offer a verity of local wares. This
is also the time when the International Folk Festival
is celebrated. |
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| Maha Bhuveneshwari
Temple: |
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| Bhekhli is built in
Pahari style. The temple walls are decorated with
Kangra paintings of Durga. The stone lion in the
courtyard is a fine example of local art. This beautiful
temple is situated uphill at a distance of 10 km
from main Kullu town. |
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| Bijli Mahadev Temple: |
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| Bijli Mahadev Temple
is built in Pahari style. The temple has a 'Shiv
Ling' installed in it. It is situated on top of
a hill, 14 km. from Kullu at a height of about 1924
m.
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