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Places
of Interest
HADIMBA TEMPLE
Manali has many attractions but the chief centre of interest, historically
and archeologically, is undoubtedly the DHOONGRI TEMPLE dedicated
to goddess Hadimba or Hadimba Devi. It has four-tiered Pagoda
shaped roof and the doorway is carved with legendary figures
and symbols. Hadimba Devi Temple in Manali is located amidst
wooden forest of deodar is about 2.5 kms. from the Manali
Tourist Office. It is a pleasant experience to stroll in the
Hadimba Devi Temple complex which was built in 1533 A.D. A
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MANU TEMPLE
3 kms. from the Main Bazar in Old Manali, lies the
Temple of MANU RISHI. It is believed that this is the only temple
of Manu Rishi in India, and Manu Rishi was the creator of human
race on the earth.
JAGATSUKH
Situated on the left bank, Jagatsukh is famous for it's Shiva temple
in Shikhara style.
Shooru village, nearby, has the old and historically interesting
Sharvali Devi temple. Jagatsukh was formerly the capital of Kullu
state.
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TIBETAN MONASTERIES
There are 3 newly constructed colorful Monasteries in Manali. The
Tibetans living around these Monasteries in Manali offer
a vide range of Tibetan Handicrafts and Carpets to the
visitors to buy. Two of these Monasteries are located
in the main down-town of Manali and one Monastery in
Aleo. Aleo is located on the Left Bank of River Beas
in Manali.
VASHIST HOT WATER SPRINGS
AND TEMPLE (3 kms)
Vashist, a small village located on the Left
Bank of River Beas in Manali towards Rohtang pass is
worth a visit. Vashist Hot Water Springs and Temple
is renowned for it's Hot Water Springs and Temples.
Nearby is the Pyramidal Stone Temple dedicated to Vashist
Muni. There is another Temple of Lord Ram as well. Natural
Hot Sulphur Water Springs with two separate bathing
tanks for Gents and Ladies, which are always full of
tourists. Turkish Style Showers fitted baths have also
been built nearby. Hot water from the nearby Spring
is provided for bathing.
 CLUB HOUSE
Club House in Manali is 2 kms. walking distance
from down town, Club House has indoor games facilities
and Club House is located on the Left Bank of Manalsu
Nallah which further flows down to River Beas. Club
House and it's surroundings have been developed into
beautiful PICNIC spots.
MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTE
Mountaineering Institute in Manali is located
3 kms. from down-town on the Left Bank of River Beas.
Mountaineering Institute in Manali organizes basic &
advance training courses in, trekking, mountaineering,
skiing and water sports. Skiing and trekking equipments
can be hired from Mountaineering Institute by booking
in advance. Tourists can visit an interesting showroom
of Mountaineering Institute.
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SOLANG VALLEY
Solang Valley
in Manali is located at a distance of 13 kms. is
a splendid valley between Solang village and Beas
Kund. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers
and snow capped mountains and peaks. Solang Valley
has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute
of Manali has installed a ski lift for training
purpose. Located here is a hut and guest house of
the Mountaineering and Allied sports Institute,
Manali. Now a few hotels have also come up. The
winter skiing festival is organised in Solang Valley.
Training in skiing is imparted at this place. |
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Excursions
 NAGGAR
Situated on the left bank of river Beas,
Naggar was the capital of Kullu for approx. 1400
years. Nestling on a wooded slope, it commands
a splendid and extensive view of the valley. The
paintings of late Nicholas Roerich should be seen
at the Roerich museum in a white washed villa
set in a jewel like garden. Naggar Castle built
in the sixteenth century is a huge building and
is a great tourist attraction. Naggar has a number
of famous temples, the important ones being Gaurishankra
temple, Vishnu temple and Krishna temple.
BEAS KUND
The famous Beas Kund, the source of the
Beas river, at the Rohtang Pass. It is said that
great Rishi Vyas meditated here, the place is
still hollowed by a celestial light. It is because
of this the river got the present name of Beas.
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ROHTANG PASS (3979 m)
Rohtang pass is 51kms. from Manali on highway to Keylong/Leh. Rohtang
Pass offers a panorama and spectacular mountain
view. Rohtang pass is open from June to October
each year although trekkers can cross it earlier.
Rohtang Pass is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi
and Leh valley just as Zojila pass is a gateway
to Ladakh. There are beautiful sight of glaciers,
peaks and Chandra river flows down in the Lahaul
valley. Slightly to the left are the twin peaks
of the Geypan. During summer (mid June to October)
regular buses ply between Manali - Keylong / Darcha,
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KOTHI
Kothi situated at the foothill of Rohtang pass and
is just 12 kilometers from Manali. It offers a magnificent
view of snow capped mountains and glaciers, the
Beas river flow through a very deep and narrow gorge
at this point. Kothi used to be a camping site when
Rohtang pass had to be climbed on foot.
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ROERICH ART GALLERY
The
art gallery has been housed in the building where
the great artist once lived. He had bought the building
in 1923 from Raja Of Mandi. The building has two
storeys. In the lower storey there is a art gallery
having 45 paintings. One of the painting showing
the sun set is the masterpiece of art two paintings
show the view of “Ghepan peaks” in Lauhal.
The stones idols of Shiva Parvathi, Ganesh, Googa
pir, Vishnu, Durga etc. have been fixed in the open
on the northern end of the courtyard under the tree.
The car, a 1928 model, once used by Roerich has
also been exhibited in a garage next to gallery
on the northern side.
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The
upper storey, the things of daily use of the Roerich
family have been so arranged that they may depict
their way of living. These rooms are usually kept
locked, but its view can be had through the transparent
window/door panels. Mr. Roerich died here on 13th
December 1947. The gallery remains open from 10:00
am to 5:00 pm
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