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Pro

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  nice climate, less hassle then in most parts of India 


Con

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  drug trade 


In a nutshell

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Things to Do  

good time pass

good time pass, Manali

 Arun-Barve Says:  if you have spare time with you or you are in ma mood to relax do visit the club house at MANALI.There are lot of playing facilities along with a good sweater shop in the premises. you can enjoy river rope crossing here. 

Vistit the Dhungri Temple

Vistit the Dhungri Temple, Manali

 almarian Says:  Also known as the Hadimba Temple, this is a quite old Temple built for the goddess Hadimba. It's not that special, but it's a nice walk to go there and if it's not raining it's nice sitting in front of it. 

Try the local fruit wine

Try the local fruit wine, Manali

 traceyspacey Says:  Himichal has plenty of fruit orchards that produce huge amounts of apples, pears, plums and apricots. Not all of the fruit makes it to the market in time. So, the fruit is fermented locally and made into alcoholic cider and fruit wines.Try some whilst you are here. 

Hotels  

Manali Inn

 1 Review and 59 Opinions  had a family trip to manali they differ as there is a difference in committing and delivering which... 

Apple Country Resort Manali, India

 2 Reviews and 138 Opinions  Hi guys, I want to write about my trip to Manali with my friends. We wanted to go in the hilly... 

Restaurants  

Mount View Restaurant: Stop in for a hearty breakfast

Mount View Restaurant: Stop in for a hearty breakfast, Manali

 Chrischopp Says:  Breakfast at Mount View Restaurant in Manali was only by default. Chopsticks, my favorite spot next door, was open but not quite ready to serve food. Not wanting to wait for my morning tea we ventured over to Mount View. Aside from being the only customers in the place, the... 

Chopsticks: Seems all the tourists are here, why not you?

Chopsticks: Seems all the tourists are here, why not you?, Manali

 Chrischopp Says:  No visit to Manali is complete before dropping by for a meal at Chopsticks. This busy, neat & clean joint is a favorite of the tourist crowd. It’s easy to find located right on the main drag, smack dab in the middle of the Mall.Service here is quick and friendly. Doors open... 

Johnson's Cafe: Warm yourself by the fire whilst you eat

Johnson's Cafe: Warm yourself by the fire whilst you eat, Manali

 traceyspacey Says:  We came here for a beer and to sit by the fire.Set in the same building as Johnson's Lodge, it is constructed of stone and wood. There is a large open fireplace at one end with comfy chair's and a sofa around it. There is another wood fire in the middle of the room with more... 

Cafe Amigo: Old fashioned travelers hangout

Cafe Amigo: Old fashioned travelers hangout, Manali

 traceyspacey Says:  Cafe Amigo is an old fashioned travelers hangout. Colourful paintings on the walls and snowboards on the wall. Music is old style trance. Cafe Amigos recently moved and as it has a large open front it is cold at the moment. Better for warmer times. Still we are not the only... 

Mount View: Homemade Baked beans that are better than Heinz

Mount View: Homemade Baked beans that are better than Heinz, Manali

 traceyspacey Says:  Next to Chopsticks, this place was recommended to us by other travelers for the Baked Beans.It feels more formal than chopsticks, hen we first arrived the waiters had bow ties on. Travelers are welcome. Prices are a little higher than at Chopsticks. Yes, the baked beans are... 

Chopsticks: It is popular and you can see why

Chopsticks: It is popular and you can see why, Manali

 traceyspacey Says:  As you walk in you can feel the warmth of the wood fire. The interior has warm colours, good place to huddle from the cold. During the day there are Tibetian chants on the stereo, in the evening easy listening music. The food is good, we have mainly had the Tibetian food.... 

Nightlife  

Johnsons Cafe: DJ from 8pm

Johnsons Cafe: DJ from 8pm, Manali

 traceyspacey Says:  This is a popular place with Indian Tourists. Everyone is welcome. With comfy sofa's, an open fire and good food. It is popular. Johnson's Cafe are trying to encourage everyone to come along. Music was okay, not much dancing was going on as I think people were enjoying the... 

Chopsticks: Warm by the fire until 10pm

Chopsticks: Warm by the fire until 10pm, Manali

 traceyspacey Says:  Manali, isn't known for a late nightlife.So, Chopsticks is popular. Not just for eating, but drinking as well. We have found ourselves in there a couple of times, enjoying a bottle of Apple wine. Because being around the fire in winter is popular, we have got to know some of... 

Khyber: Not quite TGI Friday's

Khyber: Not quite TGI Friday's, Manali

 traceyspacey Says:  Described in the Lonely Planet, as India's version of TGI Friday's. It isn't quite. It does feel a if it has a more upmarket feel than other places.One wall is taken up by windows looking on to the Mall. In the winter these means that it is cold especially as there is no... 

Transportation  

More Joy ful By Road/Charms of the Indian Driving

More Joy ful By Road/Charms of the Indian Driving, Manali

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  As the earth slowly dried, here across a place of breath taking natural beauty which was only appropriate for it was at Manali (2050m) that life began again. Today this legendary cradle of all human kind is a prime holiday destination. There are high mountain surrounded by... 

Shopping  

Mall Road Shopping: Mall Road Shopping

Mall Road Shopping: Mall Road Shopping, Manali

 RAJASTHANBYCAR Says:  The main market in Manali is situated along The Mall Road. It gets crowded in the evenings in the summer months. One can buy shawls, Kullu caps, shirts or other stuff in this area. I found that prices here are lower than in Ladakh. There are many eating joints along this... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Caught in snow

Caught in snow, Manali

 husain Says:  Snowfall in the higher hills can be pretty heavy, as we discovered. We chose to take a ride up to Rohtang on new years day. About fifteen kms before the pass, it beganto snow, and it snowed nonstop. Enough to bring the traffic to a total halt and we were caught in bizzare... 

Tourist Traps  

Manali trip

Manali trip, Manali

 joneka Says:  Hi renu you are going to do travel with kids. so safe, fun and peace are important. so you can try pearls tours for your travel assistances. for more information visit the sites.http://www.pearlsindiatour.com 

Off The Beaten Path  

Ride a Royal Enfield motorbike!

Ride a Royal Enfield motorbike!, Manali

 esontheroad Says:  You can ride a royal enfield motorbike from Manali to Leh, over the one road that is open during the summer months Aug-Sept. You ride over the highest passes in the world upto 5600m. Amazing! There is no petrol station for a large part of the journey so make sure you buy... 

Ride a Royal Enfield motorbike!

Ride a Royal Enfield motorbike!, Manali

 esontheroad Says:  You can ride a royal enfield motorbike from Manali to Leh, over the one road that is open during the summer months Aug-Sept. You ride over the highest passes in the world upto 5600m. Amazing! There is no petrol station for a large part of the journey so make sure you buy... 

Favorites  

Hotels in Manali cast a magical Spell

Hotels in Manali cast a magical Spell, Manali

 priya12 Says:  Manali is a hill station situated in the Himalayas. It is a popular tourist spot for tourists in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. Manali with its unspoilt scenic grandeur is extremely popular with the tourists, for a lavish display of natural scenery. It... 

Patience, Patience-Internet

Patience, Patience-Internet, Manali

 traceyspacey Says:  This is mainly with regards to the internet.Patience is required, connection can be slow (although it is not too bad at the place that I am in). The connection is frequently lost and there are power cuts. Just remember where you are! 

 
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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... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  .....there have now started a lot of parties up there which I do not want. I am in McLeod at the moment and finding it too noisy... 

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A: Not at Manali but with Delhi at 45 degrees celsius (c. 120 degrees Farenheit), I'm sure just about everyone will be up in the hills. Try other places in Uttarakhand. 

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Magical Manali.

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  Manali is beautiful hill station,2050m above sea leavel,surrounded by mountains,full of streams,river,small waterfalls. Its 600km North of Delhi,by road it took 14 hrs. Its in Himachala... 

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Nestling in the Glory of the Hemalayas

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 Manali is 600 Kms from Delhi by road and 270 Kms from Shmila, 250 Kms from Dharamsala.Manali is named after Manu Reshi.One day, Varvasvata, the seventh incarnation Manu found a tiny fish in his... 

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manali

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 Being in the hills in winter always makes me happy. The off season especially... and this time, on the last day of shoot, we managed to catch the snowfall 

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Manali - Himachal Pradech

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 Manali in the India state of Himachal Pradesh is situated at the the northern end of the Kullu valley around 600 miles North of New Dehli. The journey I took by bus from Dehli took around 17 hours and... 

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cuddle in snow

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 Manali, with snow-capped peaks providing the perfect backdrop to its fruit orchards and hillsides covered with dark green pine trees, is a must-see for all those who love nature. Named after the great... 

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