Manali

Manali

I visited in April-2014

From Delhi it takes 13 hours to reach manali - Overnight Journey : Always do booking on HPTDC VOLVO BUS, very nice experience, nice/clean bus, with ample leg space 

Stayed in Orchard Greens (room Rent ~ 2500/night)

- Very nice Hotel 

- Good food 

- basement DJ/ Bonfire

- Huge Park 

Limitation 

- You have to spend Rs 100 verytime you want to come back to hotel

Othe good Hotels 

HPTDC Govt. LOG HUTS - 

Places to Visit 

Must See 

- Rohatang Pass -  Before your travel plan - check for which days it is open and is it open whne you are travelling 

** Someties Rohatang Pass is shut down due to many reasons, there is another point which is always available GULABA (must visit for your manali experience)

- HADIMBA TEMPLE (1 km) : Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway.
MONASTERIES : There are three recently built Tibetan monasteries at Manali.
SOLANG VALLEY(14 km) : In a picturesque setting this has good ski slopes and picnic spots.  - paragliding are best experienced here.
Beas River is often described as the Heart of Kullu valley and is known for its various camping spots and water sports.
- Rafting in Kullu Manali begins at around 10 o' clock in the morning at Pirdi. Pirdi is 45 kms from Manali and hence, recommended starting time from Manali is 8 o'clock. This activity will require one full day.