Places to visit in Manali:
Hidimba Devi temple
The most famous temple in Manali is an architectural structure in the Pagoda-style with wooden carvings. The temple is known as the Dhunagiri temple by locals, as it sits in the Dhunagiri Van Vihar. The temple is dedicated to Hidimba Devi, who is deeply associated with the Mahabharata, as Bhima, one of the five Pandavas, marries a demoness and gives birth to a child known as Ghatotkacha.
Solang Valley
The valley is located between Solang village and Beas Kund, which is around 14km away from Manali. It is an adventurous hub for the visitors offering a thick layer of snow year-round that provides many winter snow activities like Paragliding, zorbing, skiing, Quad biking, and many more with the panoramic view of PirPranjal.
Rohtang pass
Witness the dramatic landscape of snowcapped mountains and clear blue skies with the pine trees. And be a part of the most adventurous activities, skiing, paragliding, zorbing, sledding, and other snow activities are among the most popular. Experience the beauty of nature while passing through the well-known Atal tunnel. The pass is located 50km away from the main town, which is easily accessible by road with the best scenic views.
Vashisht Temple and hot spring
The Vahisht temple is located 3.5km away from the Manali bus stand in the Vashisht village, renowned for its hot springs. The temple is dedicated to one of the Saptarishi of Hinduism, Rishi Vashisht, and the preceptor of Lord Rama. The temple is believed to be 4000 years old, and a black stone image of Rishi is installed inside the temple.
Old Manali
Old Manali is a popular town among tourists; it has the charm of the ancient culture and has many historical places, apple orchards by the river, a handicraft market, popular cafes, and many more. Old Manali is a laid-back place that has a rustic vibe and a pure family-oriented atmosphere with fewer people and cleaner tracks to walk on.
Manu temple
Manu Temple is located 3km away from Old Manali. The temple is the place where sage Manu landed after the great flood. He stayed and meditated there and started recreating life and the human race. The tourist has to walk through a greasy path made up of sandstone and pebbles. It is believed that the name of the valley Manali is derived from Manu. It is often visited by devotees as an important attraction.
Manali Sanctuary
Manali Sanctuary is one of the underrated locations that is only a few kilometers away from the main market. The sanctuary has a wide variety of flora and fauna that have settled between the alpine trees and snowcapped mountains. It is one of the best locations for adventure seekers who love trekking, photographers, to capture the wildlife in their own habitat, and for families with kids to get closer to nature.
Naggar Castle
With the European and Himalayan architecture, the castle was built a very long time ago. Tourist often comes to witness the beauty of the ancient time architecture. The castle is built with a combination of stone and wooden beams. The castle has a famous gallery filled with the art of the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich. It is one of the major attractions of Manali with the most picturesque views of the valley.
Jogini Waterfall
Jogini waterfall is formed by the tributary of the Beas River, which is situated on the northern side of Vashisht village. The waterfall rushed down from a height of 150ft through multiple levels. The small pool formed by the waterfall is one of the tourist favorite spots to jump in. The waterfall can be reached by trekking from the Vashisht temple. The Jogini Mata temple is situated at the base of the waterfall, one of the most sacred sites of Manali.
Tibetan monastery
The Tibetan Monastery is the oldest and most popular sightseeing place in Manali. There are three important Tibetan Monasteries in Manali, which are named as the Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa, the Himalayan Nyingamapa Temple, and the Aleo monastery on the left bank of the Beas River. A tourist often visits here and rotates the wheel of life situated in the monastery, which depicts the events of the life of Buddha. This place has been featured in many movies and songs.
