One of the most popular tourist spots of India, Manali got its name from Hindu lawgiver Manu, The name literally translates to mean, "Abode of Manu". According to the legends, sage Manu stepped off his ark in Manali in order to regenerate human life after a cataclysmic flood destroyed every life form on the face of earth. The old Manali township has an ancient temple devoted to the sage.

A perfect retreat to beat the Indian summer heat, it is much more than just a hill station. The esoteric past of the city is further spiced up by the myth of it being the "end of the habitable world". Manali always serves up different delights for tourists with varying penchants, whether those looking for a sanctuary to heal their mind and body or the 'just marrieds' on their Honeymoon or the sports enthusiasts planning to explore the city's pristine beauty as they ski, hike, mountaineer, paraglide, raft, trek, kayak, and mountain bike.

Major tourist attractions

A tourist hotspot, Manali is known for its varied attractions. From breathtaking sceneries to museums which take us on a stroll of the past relics, Tibetan Gompas to Hindu Temples. Manali is home to a number of tourist spots such as:

Hidimba or Dhungri Temple

Gompas or Buddhist monasteries

Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa

Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa

The Museum of Traditional Himachal Culture

Naggar Fort

Rohtang Pass

Manali Sanctuary

Vashisht Ashram

Jagatsukh

Gayatri Devi and Devi Sharvali Kothi

Nearby attractions

For visitors traveling to Manali, the nearby locations also offer a host of tourist spots which include:

Chamba

Dalhousie

Kullu

Shimla

Chandigarh

Delhi

Pathankot

Dharamsala

Travel tips

Best Time to Visit:
Manali has a pleasant weather throughout the year.
How to Reach:

Air: Bhuntar, 9 kms from Kullu and 49 kms from Manali, is the nearest airport with regular flights to and from cities like Delhi and Chandigarh'

Rail: One can reach Manali by traveling upto Chandigarh, one of the Shatabdi points and then cover the rest of the journey by bus. Alternatively one can also opt to travel upto Pathankot in broad gauge lines and then reach Manali by surface via Mandi and Kullu.

Road: Direct bus services connect Manali with Shimla, Chandigarh, Delhi - Pathankot, Dharamshala and many towns in Himachal, Punjab and Haryana. During summer months, direct buses are also available for Keylong in Lahaul and Kaza in Spiti valley.

Different kinds of accommodation available:

Destination Manali offers wide accommodation options for its heterogeneous tourist population ranging from luxury to economy and budget. Manali has managed to climb up as a major tourist destination in India not only by virtue of its exquisiteness but more so because of its unparalleled Hospitality Industry, which present the tourists with a mind boggling range of accommodation complete with additional facilities and attractions.

Hotel Regent Centre Point

Hotel Snowcrest Manor

Quality Inn Apple Country Resort

Ram Regency Honeymoon Inn

Sagar Resort

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