Manali Tourism & Travel Guide - Places to see in Manali

Manali Tour & Travel Guide - Places to See in Manali

Hadimba Devi Temple

Hadimba or Dhungri temple in Manali, a Pagoda styled shrine in the midst of a deep cedar forest, is one of the most important temples in the region. As legend goes, Hidimba was a Demon princess, wife of Bheema (second son amongst Pandavas) and mother of the brave Ghatotkatch. This four-story structure, with exquisite woodcarvings also has beautiful carvings of Goddess Durga on the doors of the temple. The green surroundings can easily rejuvenate anyone's mind. The best time to visit is in the month of May, when the 3-day festival of Dhungri is celebrated.

Mall Road

Mall road is the lifeline of Manali, the main market at the Mall being the central attraction. Tourists can enjoy a quiet stroll across the Mall and pick up some attractive stuff as well.

Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art

Opposite Hadimba Temple, the Museum of Himachal Culture & Folk Art has religious relics, household objects, instruments, weapons, architectural woodcarvings and scale models of Himachal temples.

Old Manali

The Old Manali area is located some 3-km from the present day Manali. It has a number of guesthouses, which look ancient now, and orchards left free for the lifestock to graze.

Temple of Manu

Slippery stone paths snake through the old village houses up to the temple of Manu. Incidentally, Manali is named after the sage Manu who chose this area for his meditation.

Vashisht

Three kms from Manali is the village of Vashisht, which is renowned for its hot sulphur springs. The village is also the site of some old temples, dedicated to the great sage Vashisht, and to Lord Rama.

Author: Rajesh Thakur

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Neelam Sabharwal ()
If you are going to Manali, you have to try the sauna and the natual geysers. We went there for a family holiday, and there was somethign for everybody. My husband did paragliding, my mom-in-law visitd temples, and I was happiest soaking in the sulphur springs.

Sourav Solanki ()
Manali is definitely one of the best hill stations in India. I did a trip 6 months back and am already itching to go again. The hotel you guys gave me was mind blowing! The Himalayan Resort and spa it was. I am not joking when i say it's like a castle.

Parag Doshi ()
I have heard that there is a place called Jana Falls nearby. How far is it from Manali?

Shantanu ()
I went to Manali in May back but we could not find the Manu temple.

Madhur Jaitley ()
You can also take a bath at the Vashisht hot springs…the water of the springs is supposed to be healing and beneficial. However, they should improve the facilities

Sonia M ()
A very beautiful place, although it is several kilometres away from Manali, is the castle of Naggar. Made entirely out of stone and wood, it is a wonderful example of local architecture. It is said that the castle has withstood many earthquakes and only suffered minor damage. There is also a small museum within the castle.

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