Nestled at the northern end of Kullu Valley, Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India is a quaint and charming hill station. The town is perched at an elevation of 2050 m in the great Himalayan ranges with gorgeous Beas River flowing close-by. It is a popular holiday destinations and tourists from world over love to take a hike in the magical, snow-covered hills of Manali. When designed scrupulously, Manali holiday packages avail opportunities to explore adventure sports, natural bounty and cultural exuberance in the region. Summer weather is the time travelers from across the nation and even worldwide picks Manali tour packages in large numbers to get rid of scorching heat of plains.
Scenery that is laden with natural exuberance and is embellished with emerald hues of pine forests, green landscapes and grassy meadows, Manali is simply awe-inspiring. Below are some suggestions for destinations to be added in Manali holiday packages:
Vashista Temple & Hot Water Springs: Situated around 3 km from Manali, Vashista Temple and hot water spring is situated across the Beas River in a quaint village named, Vashist. For convenience of devotees who come here to benefit from medicinal qualities of these natural sulphur springs get springs water piped in at modern bathhouses with Turkish-style showers. The gorgeous temple in the same vicinity is dedicated to local patron saint Vashista.
Hidimba Temple: An ancient cave temple, Hadimba Temple is dedicated to Hidimba Devi. People have great faith in this holy shrine and the residing deity therefore, one encounters great number of devotees at the temple at all hours. Positioned in the midst of cedar forest at the foothills of Himalayas the sanctuary is built over huge rock. No Manali tour packages are complete without a visit to this temple.
Solang Valley: A little ahead of Manali approximately 13 km in northwest direction one finds beauteous Solang Valley which is also known as Snow Point and is famous for its 300 m ski lift. Explore picturesque beauty of the region or try your hands at photography to be able to take along a piece of tranquility that resides in this splendid icy-beauty home.
Rohtang Pass: At an altitude of 3979 m above sea level, Rohtang Pass is an exciting adventurous site which remains inaccessible for rest of the world for almost half time of the year. It is the highest point on Manali-Keylong road from where one can enjoy panoramic view of surrounding snow-clad mountains and misty clouds.
The town is full of several glorious sights and all one needs is an explorer’s zeal and Manali opens treasures of natural bliss and beauty in front. Whether one chooses to head for off-beaten routes or wants to stick to the classic beauties, Manali holiday packages are bound to enchant all kinds of travelers providing them a memory worth-cherishing for life.
