As we know and we keep experiencing “ INDIA is rich in its physical and cultural heritage”, for travel seekers and adventurers it’s a journey similar as the MANTLE to the CORE, the more we dig the more we explore, they love exploring its beauty, colors, its flavors and tastes.
If one has to decide the winter vacations at a place favorable to the climate the best tourist place in india is KULLU AND MANALI.
It’s a journey to the HIMALAYAS and actually situated in HIMACHAL PRADESH. MANALI is the best place to feel the pinch of cool wind and enjoy nature. It’s a valley nestled in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of Kullu. It has many attractions but the chief center of interest is its historical and archaeological importance. KULLU is a pack of zig- zag alleys which are open doors to the mountain passes, it lies on the bank of river BEAS and is originated from the river and form a broad and open valley, it also has numerous temples and is renowned as VALLEY OF GODS.
KULLU MANALI are also known for the snow capped mountains, the flower valley and hidden waterfalls. For adventure lovers MANALI is a door to the roads of exploration. While for honeymooners it is an ideal, romantic leisure escapade. It is roles a place for shopping, games, dining, stays and as a world of freedom and illusion.
SOLANG VALLEY:
This place has an average altitude of 2560m above sea level and is the most favorite spot for sports lovers.It is called as SNOW POINT and is enjoyed for skiing, paragliding, trekking, rafting, biking, and many more such fun oriented and adventures games.It’s a place FULL OF LIFE.
HIDIMBA TEMPLE:
As we recollect MAHABHARATHA we remember BHEEMA. And this temple is dedicated to his wife HIDIMBA. It lies in the thick and dense forest of deodar built in 1553.It is a pathway of INDIAN and BUDDHIST architectural work and made of wood.Just 70 m away is a temple of HIDIMBA's son GHATOTKACHA.
ROHTANG PASS:
Located in eastern hills of Pir Panjal Range It is famous for the picturesque site of valley and various hidden waterfalls as river Beas and Chenab lie to the southern and northern side of the pass.
VASHIST HOT WATER SPRINGS:
Spring are the natural hot water sources. Vashist is famous for SULFUROUS HOT WATER to attract pilgrims and tourists.It is at a distance of 4 to 5 km from MANALI And situated across river BEAS.It is famous for the stone temples dedicated to saint VASHISTA.
BASHESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE:
It is a sacred temple of lord SHIVA located in KULLU at Bajura. The temple has intricate stone carvings and idols of gods.
NEHRU KUND:
Is a natural cold water spring and originates from the BHRINGU river. This place is a perfect picnic and refreshing spot and named after JAWAHARLAL NEHRU as it is said that he used to drink from this whenever he used to visit it.
MA SHARVARI TEMPLE:
The temple is located in picturesque paths and the diety is goddess DURGA.
So the best time in the year to visit is the DUSSEHRA time when the temple is on a shine time.
SULTAANPUR PALACE:
This palace has a Pahari style architecture and blend of wall paintings. Its a residential for the erstwhile rullers of Kullu valley and formerly called Rupi palace.
BIJLI MAHADEV TEMPLE:
It is located at 2460m above sea level. It is named so as the 60 feet high lightning rod situated in the temple is struck by lightning throughout the year.
BEAS RIVER :
Its flow is so fast that it is not suitable for swimming but yes it is perfect for rafting and various other camping and water sports. Apart from above there are also some other beautiful places to be visited in the plan which will add the fragrance of memories to you like.
CHANDRAKHANI PASS:
Connects Malava village to the Kullu valley. It is an area for trackers and its picturesque beauty of peaks and rivers make it a landmark.
TIBETIAN MONTESSORI:
As many people from TIBET origin have settled here since years many monasteries lie here.Famous are GADHAN THEKCHHOKLING GOMPA and HIMALAYAN NYINGAMAPA GOMPA.They are the store houses for Tibetian culture, literature and crafts. They are known for handicrafts paintings and carpets .The aroma of hyms / chants and rotating prayer wheels together create divine ambience.
As off all the places in KULLU AND MANALI are mind blowing, refreshing energetic, and mesmerizing each one of us SHOULD visit it at least once and enjoy the BEAUTY AND HERITAGE of INDIA.
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