Manali Tourism: Important Facts and Things To DO

Manali is one of the most popular hill stations in India that lies in between the snow-capped mountain slopes of Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges. Its breathtakingly beautiful views, lush green forests, meadows spread with wildflower, blue streams, the fragrance of pines and trees have never failed in attracting thousands of tourists every year. The unique culture and traditions of its people, food, and hospitality make every visitor’s tour worth spending. Manali is also a favorite destination for many backpackers and adventure enthusiasts offering various adventure sports activities. By booking a Pune to Kullu Manali package, people from Maharashtra enjoy their stay in Manali wonderfully.

A Few Interesting Facts About Manali

Manali gets its name after the Hindu sage Manu, where the word Manali is a derivation of ‘Manu Alaya’ which means the abode of Manu. Manali is comprising three adjacent hills, each having a village viz., Old Manali, Vashishtha, and Dhungri. These three villages again have a temple each, i.e., Manu Temple in Old Manali, Vashishta Temple in Vashistha, and Hadimba Temple in Dhungri Village. These temples are old and attract many tourists every year. Manali also has many European cafes run by tourists who have settled in this place by marrying the locals. You will find multi-cuisine foods served in these hotels and cafes, from Italian to Isreali, Tibetan, Spanish, and Chinese, etc. People in Manali speak three main languages viz., Hindi, Himachali, and English.

Attraction Sites

As mentioned above, the Hadimba temple is one of the most popular sites in Manali, attracting many tourists. The old architectural features of a four-tiered Pagoda roof design that have carvings of legendary symbols make this temple find an edge over the others. The temple is believed to have built-in 1533 AD celebrating its large festival in May.

On the left of the Beas river, there lies Jagat Sukh, which is famous for the presence of Shiva and Sandhya Gayatri temple. A few km away from Jagat Sukh, one can explore the Arjun Gufa, a cave with many interesting stories behind.

The Panoramic view of spectacular mountains from the Rohtang Pass is also one of the major attraction sites in Manali. Rohtang Pass is accessible only from June to October as extreme climate conditions are dangerous for the visitors during the winter season. One can reach Lahaul Spiti, Leh Valley, and Pangi by crossing this Pass and enjoy the beauty of glaciers and majestic peaks.

The beautiful view of glaciers and snow-clad mountains can be best witnessed in Solang Valley by the visitors. The ski slopes of this place are ideal for mountaineering and hiking. In winter seasons, one can enjoy skiing in Solang Valley.

Taking a bath at the natural hot spring water in the Vashisht village is a popular activity enjoyed by many visitors. The mythological prevalence of how the Vashisht temple is dedicated to Vashist Muni and its outstanding wood carvings also attract various tourists.

Shopping in Manali

Apart from Sightseeing and adventure activities, Manali also offers visitors an opportunity to do shopping. From handmade crafts to the local foods and woolen clothes, many visitors fulfill their desire to get a memorable material from Manali. Manu Market and Khara Bazaar are some of the famous markets that sell high-quality Kullu shawls, caps, and jackets. The Mall Road area is widely known for its availability of artifacts, handicrafts, Chinese products, Buddhist paintings, souvenirs, rugs, and warm woolen clothes. Markets in Old Manali, Gadan Thekchokling Gompa, Lakkar Bazaar, and Mohal market in Kullu are also some of the prominent shopping sites. These are a few ways how one can enjoy their trip to Manali. Tourists from other parts of the country like Pune reach Manali and explore its beauty by booking a Kullu Manali tour package from Pune.