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Kullu- Manali
 
     
Amidst the loftiness of the majestic Himalayas, and the serene ambience of the unpolluted River Beas, Kullu is in the state of Himachal Pradesh also known as the "Valley of Gods". Formerly renowned as Kulanthpitha, translating to 'the ending point of inhabitable world'. Kullu was not an easily accessible place till independence, which helped to preserve its unspoiled charm and centuries old tradition. A cluster of beautiful valleys, Kullu presents an enjoyable tourist spot where one can feel the rejuvenating warmth of Mother Nature.

Bestowed with abundant natural resources, Kullu valley offers everything that tickles the tourist’s imagination. The awe-inspiring landscapes, friendly people with varied culture and traditions makes Kullu a favourite picnic spot. Challenging trekking, river rafting and mountaineering are activities you can enjoy in this serene valley. Words would not suffice to explain the downright excitement of descending from the sky, paragliding over subterranean mountain, rafting in the deafening crystalline water, or hiking the glaciers and mountain acmes of Himalayas.
 
   
Manali  
   
A picturesque hill station encircled by snowy mountains and dense pinewoods with the meandering Beas River, Manali in the state of Himachal Pradesh is famed for its aesthetic beauty. Lying at an altitude of 6260 feet, Manali is the premier hill station in the Kullu valley, whose splendor lies in the ever flowing Beas river with conifer gradients and crop orchards hiking up to the snow clad knolls of Himalayas. A land, which is the holy abode of numerous goddesses and gods, this gorgeous hill station, is puffed up with colourful festivals, fairs and pretty shrines.

With skyscraping mountains bounded by blizzards and deep rock spread ravines Manali presents a distinguished holiday spot for all. The chunky afforests with cool gentle winds, vast expansion of meadows, small quaint settlements and lovely orchards, give a majestic look to the serene ambiance of Manali.
 
   
Hadimba Temple  
   
The Hadimba temple or Hadimba mandir is devoted to Hadimba. According to Hindu legends, Hadimba was married to Bhima, the famous Pandava character in the epic of Mahabharata. The design of the mandir is very much similar to a Pagoda, which is the religious place for Buddhists. It is said that the temple was constructed in 1553. The mandir is also known as the Dhungri Van Vihar and has four stories. The architecture of this religious place is also stunning.
 
   
Manu Temple  
   
The Manu temple is a quite famous place of worship as well which is devoted to Manu, the legendary sage, who stayed in this area. The town of Manali derived its name from Manu. These historic spiritual places in Manali are top tourist draws as well.
 
   
Rohtang Pass  
   
The Rohtang Pass lies at a distance of 51 km from Manali. It is famous for being the highest jeebable road in the whole world and provides breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan mountain range. Tourist attractions like the Dasohar Lake and Beas Kund are closely located to the pass. Adventure tourists can indulge in a range of adventure sports and pursuits like mountain biking, skiing, heli skiing, and paragliding here. Lying at an elevation of 3,978 meters on the main road, the Rohtang Pass is an important traveler draw in Manali. Visitors who want to participate in trekking come here round the year. The water of Dasohar Lake and Beas Kund is transparent, freezing cold and finger numbing.
 
   
Solang Valley  
   
This valley is famous for its snow-covered crests, picturesque landscape, and the stunning sight of the glaciers. The distance from the town of Manali is just 13 km. The hot water springs in Manali are also favorite tourist draws. The adventure tourists can travel to Banjar and go angling the trouts in the scenic Tirthan river. There are many options for the adventure sports lovers such as trekking, mountaineering, water rafting, rock climbing, playing with ice, skiing, paragliding and so on.
 
   
Rehalla Falls  
   
The Rehalla Falls is located at a distance of 16 kilometers from the town of Manali. It was created due to dripping water from dissolving glaciers and vertical stones. The waterfall lies at an elevation of 9,000 feet and offers stunning sights of the natural beauty bordering it. The whole place is edged by birch and Deaodar jungles.
 
   
 
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