Tourist Places in Manali

Manali is located at Himachal Pradesh, almost at the end of the valley, on the National Highway which leads to Leh. The beauty of the landscape here is quite beyond words. The River Beas is another stunningly beautiful spot of Manali which runs through the town. The imposing beauty of Manali compels many couple to start their newly married life at Manali itself. The tourist attractions of Manali instill the spirit if thrill and adventure inside you. For instance you can try out canoeing, rafting and kayaking on the waters of Beas River at Manali.

Tourist attractions of Manali:

Hadimba Temple:This is one of the most important temples of Manali and is called the Dhungri Van Vihar. Located in the middle of the forest, this four storey wooden temple is dedicated to Goddess Hadimba. The wooden doorway of the temple is particularly fascinating and the architecture of the temple is also par excellence.

Vashist Springs:
If you take a brisk half an hour's walk from town you will come across hot springs, emerging out of the rocks at Vashist. It is commonly believed that these waters have medicinal value and can cure different kinds of ailments.

Tibetan Monasteries:
There are plenty of Tibetan refugees at Himachal Pradesh and a large number of them can be found at Kullu. So the existence of Tibetan Monasteries comes as a no surprise. The Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa monastery was constructed in the year 1969. A mid size Buddhist statue and colorful frescoes are the main highlights of this monastery. Another notable monastery is the Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa, which is modern in appearance, although slightly smaller than the Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa monastery. A huge statue of Buddha with a golden face is placed here.

Rohtang Pass:
The Rohtang Pass is the only entrance to Lahaul Spiti and is 51 km from Manali. Situated at an altitude of 4111 m on the highway, this is one of the major Manali tourist attractions, for those who love to indulge in trekking. Beas Kund and Dasohar Lake are also near from here. Beas kund is the place where the Beas River originates. The water here is so crystal clear and icy cold that it can make your fingers numb.

Jagatsukh:
Situated at a distance of 6 km from Manali, it is one of the biggest villages in Kullu district. It is famous for the Shiva temple, which has been built in a “shikhara” style. The Devi Sharvati temple is also nearby.

Arjun Gufa:
This place is about 5kms from Manali, very near to the village of Prini and considered to be one of the most visited tourist destinations in Manali. It is believed Arjun practiced his austerities here to get the Pashupata Ashtra or weapon from Lord Indra.