At a glance Manali is situated in the North eastern state of Himachal Pradesh. It is 40 kms north of the Kullu valley. It is connected to Delhi by the National Highway and is also connected to Leh between July and October. The nearest train stations are Chandigarh and Pathankot.
About the city Snow View-A vacation which would teach you to enjoy pure beautylush green forest, wild flowers dancing to a tune played by the wind, gurgling brooks adding to the rhythm of the wind, a plethora of colors, watching the first rays of sun painting the snow clad mountains to a rich golden hue, camping and building a fire,
How to reach Road: Car: A long hill drive. Set off from Delhi in the pre-dawn hours. Highway driving right through. The drive up the Beas after Pandoh Dam is gorgeous (14 hrs). Bus: HPTDC's bus from Janpath (dep: 7 pm; arr: 9.30 am). Getting Around: Manali is best explored on foot. Autorickshaws and taxis take you places faster. Life is slow paced and tension free and no one is in a hurry to get anywhere so take your time and soak in the beauty around.
Distances 565 km North from Delhi 280 km from Shimla
Best Seasons The summers in Manali are pleasant where as the winters are bone chillers, with temperatures dipping to below Zero degree Celsius. Prepare to cover yourself up so much so only your eyes are seen. The best times to visit Manali are the summer months of April through June where you can undertake splendid mountaineering opportunities and in the winter months between October and December where you can participate in winter sports like skiing. You can avoid a visit during the rainy season as the region is prone to landslides.
Places in and around Hidamba temple is too beautiful to miss. You have to see the temple and enjoy the natural beauty that is abundant on the way to the temple. Check out the Tibetan Bazaar and some of its unique silver and turquoise jewellery. But be sure to bargain! Also get some juices and pickles that are available. The Afghani shawls and Pashmina shawls are very good. Grab them and again, bargain as they quote exorbitant rates. Try some of the Adventure sports like paragliding or skiing. It's a unique experience to view nature from this height. Its after all, the roof of the world! Enjoy Nature and the Elements. You can find paradise here like no where else in the world!