In 3N/4D Package Of Citrus Manali Resorts You Can Enjoy The Sightseeing Of Manali

MANALI (1926mts) – THE VALLEY OF GODS

40kms. from Kullu to the north, Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the national highway leading the Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One sees well-defined snow capped peaks, the Beas River with its clear water meanders through the town. On the other side deoder and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for holiday, a favorite resort for trackers to Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur,Leh and zanskar regions in Kashmir valley. It is known as the Switzerland of India

LOCAL SIGHTSEEING

HADIMBA TEMPLE: Manali has many attraction but the chief centre of interest , historically and archeologically, is undoubtedly the DHOONGRI TEMPLE dedicated to goddess Hadimba , wife of Bhim of Mahabharata fame. It has four- tiered Pagoda shaped roof and the doorway is carved with legendary figures and symbols. This temple located amidst of wooden forest of deodar is about 2.5kms.From the main town. 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.

MANU TEMPLE: 3kms.from the main bazaar 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 raco on the earth.

CLUB HOUSE: 2 kms. from the town , CLUB HOUSE has indoor games facilities which have been located on the left bank of manalsu nallah. There are some picnic spots near it

TIBETAN MONASTERIES: There are three newly constructed colorful monasteries, where visitors can buy carpets and other Tibetan handicrafts. Two hour located in the town and one at Aleo on the left bank of Beas River

VASHISTH HOT WATER SPRINGS AND TEMPLE

(3kms): Vashisth, a small village located on the left bank of river Beas towards Rohtang Pass is worth a visit. It is renowned for its hot spring and temples. Nearby is the pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashisth 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.

NAGGAR

Jagatsukh: 6kms from Manali Located on the left bank of 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.

NAGGAR CASTLE & REORICH ART GALLERY: 25kms from Manali on the left bank is an old castle of the Kullu Raja which is protected monument and has been taken over by HPTDC which runs a Restaurant and Hotel in the Castle. The view from the Castle of the Valley if splendid and near to it is the famous collection of paintings by a Russian Artist Nicholas Reorich Husband of Devika Irani, famous screen idol.

SNOW POINT-THE ROHTANG LA

NEHRU KUND: 5kms on National Highway to Leh a nature spring of cold clear water named after P.Jawahar Lal Nehru which used to drink water from this spring during his stay in Manali. The spring is believed to originate from the Bhrigu lake situated highly up in the mountains.

SOLANG VALLEY: 13kms 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 slopes. The Mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift training purpose. Located here is a hut and guest house of the mountaineering and Allied sports institute, Manali. The winters skiing festival is organized here. Training in skiing is imparted this place.

KOTHI: Situated on the road to Rohtang Pass, a pictures spot, Kothi is 12 kms. from Manali. A PWD rest house is situate on a ridge overlooking a narrow valley with a very good view mountains and valley. Large number of films (movies) has been picturised at this place and is the ideal resting resorts of poets ,writers and the lovers of peaceful environs.

RAHALA WATER FALLS: 27kms on the way to Rohtang Pass 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.

ROHTANG PASS: (3979m) Rohtang Pass is 51 kms. 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 trackers can cross it earlier. It is gateway to Lahaul Spiti,Pangi and Leh Valley just as Zojila pass a gateway to Ladakh. There is 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/Darch Udaipur, Spiti and Leh.

KULLU AND MANIKARAN

VAISHNO DEVI TEMPLE: A small cave enshrines an image of Goddess Vaishno Devi.

KASOL (1640m): Situated on the bank of Parvati River, Kasol makes a good holiday destination. 42kms from kullu, charmingly located on an open space which slopes down to the broad expanse of clear white sand at the Parvati River. The Place is well known for trout fishing.

MANIKARAN (1700m): Manikaran, 45 kms. from kullu and just 3kms. from Kasol, is famous for its hot springs. Thousands of people take a holy dip in hot waters here. The water is so hot that dal, rice & vegetables etc. can be cooked in it. It is also a well known pilgrimage place for both Hindus & Sikhs. Ramchandra and Shivaji temples besides a Gurudwara are there. According to an old legand, Manikaran is connected with Lord Shiva and his divine consort, Parvati, who lost her earnings here.