Manali Things to Do

Manali town has small Tibetan Monastery middle of the town,near by Tibetan market alos fun to explore.Its walkabale distance ,at end of the Mall road.Mall road is main road in Manali,where one can find shops,tourist office,bus stand ,taxi stand etc.
Its so calm this Monastery,when you come out from temple,the outside view is also good.
Plz ,Have a look of more pic on travalogue.

This is road to Rohtang pass.Its not open in April,but i have to tell this best scenic route,
the road goes steep climb,but view from here is breathtaking.Its picture perfect.
Its such pleaseure to watch mountains.

Rohtang pass connects Kullu-Manali and the Leh for few months.To go Leh-Ladak ,via Manali too you can go,when this pass opens.
Rohtang pass is highest peak in this region may beits 13,060ft above sea level.

Naggar is 28km from Manali,its beautiful village in Kullu vally.
Nagar is old capital city of Kullu,for 1460 years.
The road to Naggar itself so beautiful.The main attraction here is ,old Naggar castle ,now it converted to heritage hotel.But visiters were allowed inside for Rs 10,Entrance fees.Its not big caslte,but its unique peculiar construction,it withstand distastrous tremors 1905.
View from court yard is worth to see.Its fantastic Kullu vally view.

Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa
Little Tibetan monasteries, called Gompas, are a major tourist attraction in Manali. The Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa is full of life and colour.You can buy some carpets and durries from here.

Manu Temple
A picturesque half-hour walk up the hills in Old Manali takes you to the Manu Temple. Legend has it that Manu, the first Man, came to earth and landed on this spot after a great flood.

Vashisht Baths
Vashisht, a village along the banks of the river Beas, is famous for its hot springs and the temple of Lord Rama.

Hadimba Devi Temple
1.5 km from main Manali, Hadimba Devi Temple has a 4-tier pagoda-shaped roof with an intricately carved doorway and sculptures depicting Indian mythology. The surrounding woods are very scenic, and you’ll find plenty of locals ready to let you photograph them in their local attire. You can even hop onto a yak and get your photograph taken

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Naggar is 25 Kms from Manali. A panoramic view of the valley of Gods. Naggar 1770 m above the sea leavel has been an old capital of the Kings of Kullu. Foundation of this ancient feudal seat was laid by Raja Visudhpal.Naggar retained its preeminence in the valley until Raja Jagat Singh who shifted the capital to Sultanpur (now in Kullu town) in 1460 AD.The little town of Naggar is situated high above the left bank of river Beas.The surviving old castle is an a marvelous medievval building.Bult in local architect KATHKOONI having alternate course of stone and wooden beams with a tiny temple at its center known as JAGTIPAT TEMPLE: In the upper courtyard of the castle there is a tiny temple -a small square structure which contains "Jagtipatt" a slab of stone measuring 5'x8'x6" which is said to have been brought from a place near Vashisht by honey bee. This is also place for meeting of local deities of Kullu, this historic monument now a Heritage hotel run by State Govermment. But tourist can visit to pay Rs 15.

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Rohtang pass is 51 Kms from Manali to Leh road, being one of the highest roads in the World offers panorama and spectacular Himalayas mounation view. The pass is open June to October every year Trekkers can cross it earlier.

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Hidamba Temple is Located about 2 Kms from Mall road. It is a pleasent experince to stroll in the temple complex witch was built in 1533 A.D. Hidamba Devi was the Patron Goddess of the old Kings of Kullu. She was a Rakshasi, the wife of Bhim the Pandava, who became a Devi by her Tapasya. The temple is 500 years old and is in the middle of a Cedar Forest.
This is probably the only place in India where a lady of a demon origin is worshipped as a goddess. It is said that when the Pandava brothers were wandering, they came across a demon called Hidamb. He was killed by one of the strongest of the five, Bhim. His strength and valour overpowered Hidamba, Hidamb's sister and she got married to him. She washed her sins following strict rituals and meditation and thus she attained the level of Goddess. Hidamba belonged to this region and hence the temple is here. The beautiful wooden temple in Pagoda style architecture has beautiful and intricately carved figurines on the doorway. The temple is 500 years old and there is no idol enshrined inside and only a foot-print on a stone is kept to worship. Every year in the month of May there is a major fair celebrating the goddess's birthday is held here.

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3 Kms from Main Bazar in old Manali. Manu Temple is the only temple of Manu Maharaj in the world. It is said to mark the spot where he first set foot on earth from his celestial boat, after the world destroying flood. Manali takes its name from Manu - alya or place of Manu.