Manali:- Hub Of Adventure Activities
Often referred to as the “Queen of Hills”, Manali is located at an altitude of nearly 2050 meters in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by high peaks in the beautiful green Beas valley, it is blessed with breathtaking natural beauty all around. Majestic snow-capped peaks, thick forests, fruit orchards, beautiful hamlets, and meadows carpeted with lovely wildflowers make it an ideal destination for Himachal Tour Package. It is a hub of adventure activities like skiing, paragliding, trekking, mountaineering, and rafting.
Places to visit In Manali:-
Vashisht Temple:-
Located on the way from Old Manali to Vashisht Village, Vashisht Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple has a cave where Lord Shiva meditated for years. Vashisht Temple is built in a traditional style and adorned with intricate wood carvings presenting several mythical tales. The temple is also famous for hot springs, which as per the beliefs have much medicinal value, curing many skin diseases and other infections in Manali Tour Package.
Hadimba Temple:-
Hadimba Devi Fair is dedicated to local Goddess Hadimba who worshiped for a happy and prosperous life. Hadimba was mentioned in Mahabharata as a wife of Bhima, one of the Pandav brothers. The mesmerizing and enriching culture of the place is something which can be experienced by the local fairs and festivals which are celebrated here with all zeal and charm. You can explore the beautiful environment around the temple with Manali Trip.
Old Manali:-
Old Manali may have the prefix “old”, but it is way more awesome as compared to the main Manali town. One of the most magical aspects of visiting Old Manali is the beauty of nature. The air always smells nice because it’s pure, the water always tastes good, because in most of the places, it comes from waterfalls that emerge from glaciers. Old Manali is a very good base for nearby treks to Spiti Valley, Pin Valley, Lahaul Valley, etc. Not just small treks but several intermediate treks start from here. More than just treks, you can also try rafting, paragliding, zorbing, rappelling, rock climbing, etc in Manali Family Tour Package.
Things to Do in Manali:-
Manali is a hub of several tourism-related activities and you can spend days without getting enough of it. The list below is of activities that you can do apart from visiting all the above-mentioned places.
River Rafting:-
Rafting is one of the biggest adventure activities that take place in Manali. So popular and sought after it is that you will find the entire drive from Kullu to Manali filled with locals with their hoarding up offering rafting packages.
Depending on the total distance covered and the number of people, it can cost you anywhere between Rs. 1000 to Rs. 2000 per person, depending upon your negotiation skills. If you are even slightly inclined towards adventure sports, then you must try white water rafting in Manali.
Skiing:-
This is the second most popular tourist activity that happens all year long. If you were visiting in winters, in the months of January and February to be precise, then there are several places in Solang valley where you can go skiing. In summer, however, it is pretty much limited to the top of Rohtang Pass.
Paragliding:-
Soar above the valleys like an eagle and get a view of the lush green hills around like never before. No matter how many times you experience this thrill again, you will never ever forget the first time you went paragliding. It is an amazing experience and a must for everyone visiting Manali.
Camping & Trekking
If you want to spend some time away from the regular town life and people around, then going camping for a few days will be a perfect activity for you. There are several treks like Hampta Pass where you can take a walk through the lush green hills and sleep in the tents.
The Treks in and around Manali vary from one-day hikes to five-day treks. Apart from Hampta Pass, some other major treks are Bhrigu Lake, Chandrakhani, Chandra Taal, and several others.
Take a wall along the Mall Road
In the end, an evening walk at the famous mall road is not to be missed while you are here. Though it may feel a bit crowded to some people, it is still great fun to be here with your family. Shop around a little if you wish to and eat at any of the local restaurants here
Zorbing
Zorbing is a one-of-its-kind adventure sport wherein a person is slid into a huge transparent plastic zorb ball which is then rolled down a mountain slope.
Some of the other activities that you can enjoy are
- Getting your photos clicked with either rabbits or yaks (near the Hidimba Temple)
- Paddle boating in a fun park near Hidimba temple
