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| Hadimba Temple (Manali) |
The Hadimba temple, erected in 1553, is dedicated to Goddess Hadimba. It features intricate wooden carvings of dancers and characters from various Hindu stories.
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| Gadhan Thekchokling Gompa (Manali) |
Gompa was built by the Tibetan refugees in the late 1960's. Covered with brightly coloured frescoes and a medium-sized Buddhist statute, it also carries a list of the martyrs killed during the Chineese occupation of 1987 to 1989.
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| Old Manali |
The old Manali area is located 2.5 km north-west of the present day Manali. The old Manali is full of guest houses which look ancient and orchards where the livestock move at will. Nearby is the Manu Maharishi temple where Manu meditated when he came to this area.
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| Vashisth (Manali) |
Vashisht is well known for it's hot springs. There are several old temples dedicated to the sage of Lord Rama.
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| Jagatsukh (Manali) |
Jagatsukh was, at one time, the capital of Kullu. Here are several old temples dedicated to Sandya Gyatri and Lord Shiva.
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| Rohtang Pass (Manali) |
Rohtang Pass is at a height of 3980 mt. It is a crucial link on the old trade-route and the gateway to trans Himalayan Lahaul.
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| Jeep Safari-Manali via Keylong & Shashur Gompa |
The Jeep Safari from Manali to the Lahul valley starts in the month of June and ends in October. The safari takes 4 days in total.
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| Solang Nullah (Manali) |
Solang Nullah, located at a distance of about 13 km from Manali, has some of the best ski slopes in Himachal Pradesh.
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| Cycle Tour- around Manali |
Rent a bike and helmet in Manali and get dropped off at the Rohtang Pass for an interesting one day mountain biking excursion. Alternatively, several travel agencies in the city will organise a longer trip in the surrounding hills with tents, food, equipment and assistance.
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| Kothi (Around Manali) |
Beyond the Solang Valley at the foot of the Rohtang Pass, lies the village of Kothi (14 km). It is a picturesque spot.
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| Joginder Nagar (Around Manali) |
Joginder Nagar is the last stop of the little toy train, that runs from Pathankot on a narrow gauge line.
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| Manali Sanctuary |
This sanctuary starts about 2 km from Manali town. It forms the catchment of Manalsu khad. A bridle path from Manali log huts/ Dhungri temple passes through dense Deodar, Kail, Horse chestnut, Walnut and Maple forests.
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