Manali with a population of approx. 30,000 is administratively a part of the Kullu district. The small town is the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh and from there over the Karakoram Pass on to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin.
Manali Is An Important Hill Station Of Northern India And Is The Destination Of Thousands Of Tourists Every Year.Manali Derived Its Name From Manavalaya Meaning The Abode Of Manu Or "Home Of Manu" And Here, The Temples Are Treated As Pilgrimages. Its Cool Atmosphere Provides A Perfect Haven For The Ones Afflicted By The Hot Indian Summers. Manali Is Also Famous For Adventure Sports Like Skiing, Hiking, Mountaineering, Para Gliding, Rafting, Trekking, Kayaking, And Mountain Biking.
History - Insight of Hadimba temple Manali
Constructed by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in 1550 AD, Hadimba temple Manali is a much revered deity of the locals where the Goddess regularly consulted in times of natural hardship or calamity. According to locals and legendary related to temple, animal sacrifices are still made here in her honor. They further remarks that the Hadimb, the brother of Goddess used to rule some of the sub-mountainous tracts here. And at that time, Hadimba fell in love with most powerful Bhima who was one of the Pandava brothers. It is said that Pandavas happened to step into the territory of Hadimb having escaped the wax house unhurt. Later on Hadimba's request, Bhima killed Hadimb and married to her. However, they lived together for one year and during the course of time Hadimba also gave birth to a son who later famous as Ghatokachh.
Manali-Shopping
If you are o a holiday to manali, do not forget to get great gifts for friends and family back home. You can get heavily embroidered and exotic looking shawls that are readily available in the local markets in manali. If you are a man and shopping for you spouse or beloved, you can buy a firan, silver jewellery (inlaid with turquoise and coral besides many other semi-precious stones) and pashmina (which is obviously a bit expensive). All these things can easily be bought at the popular shopping center or mall in Manali.
Rohtang Pass
The Rohtang Pass, a few kilometers away from Manali, is a site where one can view the most drastic of landscape variances. On one side, the lush green head of the Kullu Valley; to the other, an awesome vista of bare, brown mountains, hanging glaciers and snowfields that dazzle in the crisp daylight. It is in the district of Lahaul and Spiti—a place untouched by the onslaughts of time. The tough terrain means that not too many tourists venture into this region thus helping the virginal landscapes and simple lifestyles retain their native charm.
Manali-Adventure Sports
If you are a trekker and looking forward to spending your ext holiday enjoying your favorite outdoor activity, then come to Manali. The hill resort is a treat for the trekkers who can trek through some hard yet really rewarding trek routes. You can also try rock climbing since The western Himalayas mountaineering institute in manali offers rock-climbing courses even for beginners. River-rafting on river Beas can also be tried. If you are planning to take a tour to Manali in winter season then you can enjoy skiing on the slopes. The hill station offers unlimited fun to people who love to be outdoors and truly enjoy the company of nature.
Manali-How to Reach
You can either choose to get to manali by air or road. The closest airport to Manali is at Bhuntar, which is 77km from Manali.
If you rather go by road, enjoying the picturesque beauty along the way, then you can hire a cab from Kullu to cover a stretch of 67 kms.
Manali-Best time to visit
The best time to visit Manali is either between April to June or September to October. In summers you can enjoy rock climbing and river rafting along with a lot of excursions, whereas during winters you can play in the snow and enjoy skiing on the slopes.
Manali-Where to stay
There are lots of good hotels and guesthouses in Manali. Hill Resorts India offers online booking to many of them, which not only have all the modern amenities but are also reasonably priced. Since Manali is a major hill station, it not only provides accommodation for all budgets but also has many restaurants and eateries that offer not only hygienic and delicious Indian food but also Chinese, Continental and regional cuisine.
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