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PLACES TO VISIT IN MANALI
TIBETIAN MONASTERY
Known for its calm and serene ambience, this Tibetian Monastery at Manali is also adored as an architectural landmark. One of the most important holy sites for Buddhists, this monastery holds a special place in the minds of the tourists as well as the locals. The place is often deemed by many solo travellers as one of the best sites to indulge in your body and your soul. Make sure you check out the Monastery during your visit to Manali.
HIDIMBA DEVI TEMPLE
Laced with the mythology of the Rakshasi Hidimba and the Bhima, Hidimba Devi temple is one of the most adored pilgrimage sites in the locality is considered by many as the birthplace of Ghatokacha. The rock on which the temple is built has many peculiarities and myths associated with it making this entire site a place of mystery and stunning natural beauty. The interest that surrounds this temple makes it inexcusable from your travel list.
ROHTANG PASS
This stretch connects Manali to Himachal's more dreamy and dessert like landscapes, Spiti and Lahaul, and is one itself. This vast snow desert is a landscape like only a few other and a view one should not miss, while here.
SOLANG VALLEY
A valley between the Beas Kund and the Solang village tends to be a favourite for all its visitors as well as the locals. Also known as the Snow point, the Solang valley is famous not only for the glaciers and snow-clad landscapes but also for the countless activities that one can enjoy here.
BHRIGU LAKE
Known for its unexplainable magical ability to never completely freeze during the peak of the winter season, Bhrigu Lake is considered sacred by the locals. This lake has a peculiar circular structure which makes it visually amusing. This place is a paradise to travellers as well as trekking enthusiasts due to the beautiful hills you have trek to reach the site on foot. Make sure you get a sight of this beautiful lake before you end your trip at Manali.
GULABA
Gulaba is a beautiful little village located about 20 km from Manali on the route to Rohtang Pass. Gulaba has an enchanting natural landscape that attracts tourists in large numbers. One can explore the region trekking, set up a camp to soak in its natural beauty.
KULLU
This sister town to Manali too, is a hill station of dreamy landscapes and sceneries, a hub of adventure activities as well as home to a number of sacred temples and shrines.
OLD MANALI
Away from the hustle and bustle that the town of Manali holds, Old Manali is a backpacker's paradise. Lying at a distance of 3 kilometres uphill from the central city, Old Manali is often frequented by tourists from all across the world.
SIYALI MAHADEV TEMPLE
Siyali Mahadev Temple is a place of worship dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known as one of the oldest temples of Lord Shiva in the region.