The landscape here is breath taking. One can see well-defined snow capped peaks, the beas river with its clear water, on the other side are the pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchid. A favourite place for trekkers to spiti, lahaul, kirmaur, leh and zanskar region in Kashmir valley.
The various beautiful valleys, snow lined mountain ranges and the picturesque greenery all around makes the region around Manali an attractive tourist destination. During the winter months an excursion to the beauteous Solang valley can be a real excitement. There are scope for winter sports in this region as well. The skiing school of Manali is located in this region. Thus the Manali excursions can take one to some of the most delightfully decorated parts of nature.
This is the right place for those who want to experience the charming Himalayan culture. It will be a right choice to visit the Rohtang Pass for those who are attracted by great heights. It is the highest point on the Manali- Keylong road.
So if an adventure lover is planning an excursion from Manali during the snowfall season, the Solang valley will be a great choice. Your Manali holidays can be very colorful once to plan a trip to the green Kullu valley. This is the place where you get an exquisite view of the beautiful Himalayas.
There are very good trekking options in this route. Manikaran, Naggar and Vashist are also wonderful places to go for excursion from Manali. There are the hot water springs that draw many people to Vashist. The religious sites in these places attract many Hindu and Sikh pilgrims. There are also options for trout fishing in Manikaran. The picturesque Kasol and Kothi are also wonderful spots for Manali excursions.
Rohtang Pass (50Km.)
Rohtang Pass is the highest point, 4,112m, on the Manali-Keylong road, 51-km from Manali town. It provides a wide panoramic view of mountains rising far above clouds, which is a sight truly breath-taking.
Arjun Gufa (5Km.)
On the left bank of the Beas, 5-km from Manali near the village of Prini, is the 'Arjun Gufa' or the cave of Arjuna. In here Arjuna practised austerities to get Pashupata Ashtra or weapon from Lord Indra.
Beas Kund (50Km.)
It is the source of river Beas, at the Rohtang Pass and is easily accessible. The great sage, Vyas performed `Tapa' here during the Mahabharat times. The place is still hallowed by the celestial light. It was because of this that the river got the present name of Beas.
Jagatsukh Temple (6Km.)
It is one of the biggest villages in Kullu district. About 6-km from Manali, Jagatsukh is famous for its Shiva temple that is built in "shikhara" style and nearby is the old and interesting Devi Sharvati temple.
Kothi (12Km.)
It is a pretty little village, 12-km from Manali on the Keylong road at the foot of Rohtang Pass. There are very fine views from Kothi, and the Beas River flows through a very deep and narrow gorge at this point. The well-situated Public Works Department (PWD) Resthouse is a popular place for overnight stays. Close to the rest house is an awe-inspiring gorge where Beas enters a chasm about 61m deep and just few metres broad.
Old Manali (3Km.)
The old Manali area is located some 3-km from the present day Manali. The old Manali is covered with guesthouses, which look ancient now, and orchards where the livestock move at will.
Rahalla Falls (16Km.)
About 16-km from Manali and 4-km away from Kothi, at the start of the climb to the Rohtang Pass, are the beautiful Rahalla Falls at an altitude of 2,501m.
Solang Nullah (14Km.)
14-km northwest of Manali in the Solang Valley, this place offers Himachal Pradesh's best ski slopes. The Mountaineering and Allied Sports Institute operates a 300m high ski lift and the month of February is the best month to ski over here. HPTDC runs seven-day package for ski courses with accommodation in the Hotel Rohtang Manaslu in Manali. Courses are also offered by the Mountaineering and Allied Sports Institute and the North Face Ski School.
Vashisth Hot Sulphur Springs (3Km.)
This small village near Manali is famous for its scenic beauty. The village has a temple dedicated to Lord Rama and Vashisth Muni. The village has some hot water springs, which are said to carry medicinal properties. It is a picturesque little place, 3-km out of Manali but on foot the distance is a bit shorter. |
