Explore the most divine natural beauty amidst snow clad peaks, grassy slopes, blooming flower orchards and gushing rivers together with the century old temples, forts, and abbeys. Check out Kullu-Manali to experience the most charming and lovely valleys of Indian Himalayas. Situated at a range of 570 km from Delhi, Kullu-Manali lie in the northwestern region of Himachal Pradesh. The destination offers various type of experience activities like trekking, mountaineering, snowboarding, water rafting and so on to make your vacations remarkable for a lifetime.
Kullu
Popular as 'Silver valley' of Himachal Pradesh, Kullu depends on between Dhauladhar Ranges and Pir Pamjal Ranges of the Himalayas. Located at a height of 2050 m above sea-level, this paradise of greenery, snow and crystal clear waterways draws lakhs of travelers from the world around. It is a dream destination for adventure lovers and honeymooners. The months of May-June and September-November are considered perfect to visit Kullu.
Manali
Imposing the similar sort of natural appeal and adventure sports as in Kullu, Manali is a much frequented hill station positioned amidst sky touching deodar and evergreen. The city lies 40 km from Kullu and is ignored by the snow topped peaks of the Himalayas. Manali is house to century old temples and abbeys like Hadimba temple, Manu temple and the Gadhan Thekchhokling monastery.
Tourist Attractions At Kullu
Raghunathji Temple is thought about the most crucial and the sanctuary in Kullu. Committed to Lord Raghunath or Rama, this temple was built by Raja Jagat Singh, the king of Kullu. The idol of the temple is believed to be brought from Ayodhya (the birth location of Lord Rama).
The Great Himalayan National Park is mainly checked out by experience fans. This national forest is house to around 300 species of avifauna and more than 30 types of mammal in addition to a diversified plants.
Bijli Mahadev Temple, situated at 10 km across the Beas river, is devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple is called after a 20 meter high rod projecting out of the shrine, which is stated to catch whitening’s from the sky and destroy them below the Shivlingam. The temple likewise offers a breathtaking view of the entire Kullu valley.
Basheshwar Mahadev Temple is a 9th century architecture and is devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple is visited for its intricate stone carvings.
Destinations at Manali
Hadimba Temple or Dhoongri Temple is an important structure, traditionally and archeologically, in Manali. Committed to Goddess Hadimba, wife of Bhim (the hero of the impressive Mahabharata). The temple located amidst wood forest of deodar. It likewise hosts a grand celebration in the month of May every year.
Manu Temple is dedicated to the fantastic sage Manu, who is expected to be the developer of the earth. This temple is thought to be the only temple of Manu in India.
Manali also has a couple of newly constructed vibrant abbeys. These monasteries are thought about the very best for the shopping of carpets and other Tibetan handicrafts.
Vashisth, a little town located on the left bank of river Beas towards Rohtang pass, is well-known for warm water springs and a temple dedicated to Vashisth Muni. There is another Temple of Lord Ram here. The hot water sulphur springs are fitted with Turkish design showers for bathing.
Nehru Kund, 5 km from Manali, is a natural spring of cold clear water named after Pt. Jwahar Lal Nehru. The spring originates from the Bhrigu lake situated high-up in the mountains.
Solang Valley, 13 km, is a hot spot sandwiched in between Solang village and Beas Kund. Offering wonderful ski slopes, the valley is checked out to have the stunning views of the glaciers and snow capped peaks.
Arjuna Gufa (cave) is located at 4 km from manali. It is the place where Arjuna (the hero of the epic Mahabharata) practiced meditation.
Manali Wildlife Sanctuary, very first notified in the 1954, is the best place to identify the rarest variety of Himalayan flora and fauna with animal species like lion, snow leopard, ibex etc.
Shopping the craftsmen’s of the twin valley of Kullu-Manali are skilled in making shawls. Besides one can buy hand-woven items and pillbox Kullu topis or caps, and various Tibetan handicrafts, amulets, dorjes (thunderbolts), masks, musical instruments and thangkas.
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