Cities in India

Manali

Situated in the central parts of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, Manali is at the head of the Kullu valley. In Manali, one can find high mountains shrouded by silent snows and deep boulder strewn gorges.

There are thick forests, filled with cool breezes and bird song. There are fields of wild flowers, small picturesque hamlets and fruit-laden Orchards, especially apples.

DISTANCES
Shimla - 280 kms
Chandigarh - 312 kms
Delhi - 828 kms
Pathankot - 326 kms
Dharamsala - 253 kms

Place Of Interest
Vashisht
It's a lovely little village, about 4 km by road up the hillside from The Mall. There are several decaying temples in the village dedicated to the sage Vashisht Muni and the god Rama.

Jagatsukh -(6 km)
Orginally known as Nast, was capital of Kullu for 10 generations. famous for a Shiva temple in shikhara style and temples of Gayatri Devi and Devi Sharvali.

Kothi - (12 km)
A picturesque spot. rest house overlooks the narrow valley and offers view of mountains.

Towards Rohtang Pass - (51 km)
The Rohtang Pass is the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti valleys and the second entry point to the tribal region. With its snow Rohtang is a major tourist attraction.

HOW TO REACH
By Air
The closest airport is Bhuntar, 9 kms from Kullu and 49 kms from Manali. Jagsons and Archana Airlines have regular flights on the Delhi Chandigarh Kullu sector.

By Rail
One of the convenient ways to go to Manali is to travel upto Chandigarh, one of the Shatabdi points and then travel up by bus. Alternatively one can travel upto Pathankot in broad gauge lines and then reach Manali by surface via Mandi and Kullu.

By Road
Manali is connected with Shimla, Chandigarh, Delhi - Pathankot, Dharamsala and many towns in Himachal, Punjab and Haryana with direct services. During summer months direct buses are also available for Keylong in Lahaul and Kaza in Spiti valley.