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Why Manali ?
You can do a lot in Manali. Like enjoying the views of the Beas river from Old Manali, visiting the temple the temples of Vashist and its therapeutic hot springs, driving to Solang Valley for a roll down the hills (Zorbing) or even a jump (Paragliding). Then there are the Tibetan monasteries, the Manu Temple, the Hadimba Temple and the Pin Valley National Park for you to explore.
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| Local village near Manali |
Getting There ( 3 ways to go Manali )
First way - By Bus from Delhi to Manali ( Time Taken- min. 12hrs./ one side)
Fare- (i) Volvo - 1300 rs. (one side)
Return Bus fare - 2600 rs.
(ii) Non a/c Bus - 700 rs. (one side)
Return Bus fare- 1400 rs.
Buses for Manali ply every day from Delhi . Try booking an HPTDC Bus for a fair price
Boarding point :-
Buses for Manali ply every day from Delhi . Try booking an HPTDC Bus for a fair price
Boarding point :-
- Delhi ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminal )
- Himachal Bhawan in Central Delhi
Fare - approx 2500-3000 rs./person (for whole trip)
(it include all fare like vehicle charge,toll tax,state tax,Driver charge for 4 Days , Parking charge )
(if you want to book vehicle in cheapest rate you can contact us (mob. no. 09958515038). We will help you without any commission. I promise that you will get cheapest rate than other travel agencies)
Third way - The cheap and Best way
(i) Delhi to Chandigarh -By any night Train (Time taken - 5 hrs.)
Fare -90 rs. /one side
(ii)Chandigarh to Manali - By Bus from sec. 43 Bus Stand
(Time takem- min. 7 hrs.)
(Time takem- min. 7 hrs.)
Fare - 450 rs./one side
Total fare for - approx 1100 rs. (include return fare)
Total fare for - approx 1100 rs. (include return fare)
So this is the cheapest way to go Manali ,but how it is Best way?
Because you will get experience in Train and Ordinary Bus and you meet different type of peoples ,different culture, and important point is that you will never feel boring throughout the way.
Where to Stay (2 options)
Option 1 Book a room in Hotel for min. 2 person from any hotel booking site
Fare - 1000-2000 rs./night
(on season, may-aug)
400-800 rs./night
(off season, sept.-nov.)
(sept.- nov is the best time to visit manali)
Option 2
Book a room in Dharamshala which is located just opposite to the Manali Bus stand
Fare - 200-250 rs./night
(you can also contact us (09958515038) for cheapest hotel booking , we will help you without any commission)
Where to Eat?
Their are so many restaurant in manali,But they are expensive as per our budget. so you can search cheap and best restaurant /Dhaba yourself.
The cheap and Best Dhabas are Located near Monastries area . A Dhaba named Apna Dhaba provide unlimited food for one person in just 60 rs. otherwise as per your budget you can eat other places also.
What to Do?
Day 1
For Rohtang Pass Trip
First of all you have to Book your seat for next day Rohtang Pass
Trip
Fare -500 rs./person( for complete trip of Rohtang Pass)
Hadimba temple
Manali has many attractions but the chief centre of interest, historically and archeologically, is undoubtedly the DHOONGRI TEMPLE dedicated to goddess Hidimba, the Bhim of Mahabharat fame. It has four-tiered Pagoda shaped roof and the doorway is carved with legendary figures and symbols. This temple located amidst wooden forest of deodar is about 2.5 Kms. from the tourist office. It is a pleasant experience to stroll in the temple complex which was built in 1533 A.D. A large festival is held here in May.
Tibetan monasteries
There are 3 newly constructed colorful monasteries, where visitors can buy carpets and other Tibetan handicrafts. Two are located in the town and one at Aleo on the left bank of Beas river.
Biking Across Manali:
Bike rentals are available at reasonable rates. You can get a good bargain if you rent for two or more days. It’s the best way to explore the surroundings and the nearby Solang Valley. We rented one and took it all the way to Rohtang Pass and returned by evening.
Day 2
Trip to Rohtang pass | Solang Valley | Rahala waterfalls|Marhi
Rohtang Pass
Rohtang Pass (3979 m) is 51Kms. from Manali on highway to Keylong/Leh. It offers a panorama and spectacular mountain view. The pass is open from June to October each year although trekkers can cross it earlier. It is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley just as Zojila pass is a gatway to Ladakh. There are a beautiful sight of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river flows down in the Lahaul valley. Slightly to the left are the twin peaks of the Geypan. During summer(mid June to October) regular buses ply between Manali-Keylong/Darcha, Udaipur, Spiti and Leh. Rohtang Pass is best visitable between May/June to October/November. For latest information about opening of Rohtang Pass, contact tourist information centre at Manali, Ph: +91-1902-252175; 253531.
Solang Valley:
13 Kms. is a splendid valley between Solang village and Beas Kund. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. It has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift for training purpose. Located here is a hut and guest house of the Mountaineering and Allied sports Institute, Manali. Now a few hotels have also come up. The winter skiing festival is organised here. Training in skiing is imparted at this place.
Rahala water falls:
on way to Rohtang pass. If one goes to Marhi on foot from Kothi from the old road, the sight of the falls is fascinating. It is a good picnic spot as well.
Marhi:
Marhi is a shanty town of roadside restaurants in Himachal Pradesh, India, located midway between Manali and Rohtang La on the Manali-Leh Highway. Buses traveling the highway often stop in Marhi so passengers can eat. The settlement is seasonal, with most businesses closing for the winter
Day 3
Visit near by place of Manali and back to Delhi
Vashist hot water springs and temples:
Vashist, a small village located on the left bank of river Beas towards Rohtang pass is worth a visit. It is renowned for its hot springs and temples. Nearby is the pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashist Muni. There is another Temple of Lord Ram here. Natural hot sulphur springs with two separate bathing tanks for gents and ladies are always full of tourists. Turkish style showers fitted baths have also been built nearby. Hot water from the nearby spring is provided for bathing.
Explore the Town on Foot:
Manali is best explored on foot. The bus will drop you right at the main Manali market from where you can take a half-an-hour walk up to Vashist or Old Manali with its lovely roads, sweet little eateries and small kitschy market places (sentence is long. You can break it up into two. Also, you can reach Old Manali by walking through Van Vihar National Park, which is populated with Deodar trees). Else, you can also take an auto-rickshaw to these places.
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| Indian Railway |
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| Manali Road |
Option 1 Book a room in Hotel for min. 2 person from any hotel booking site
Fare - 1000-2000 rs./night
(on season, may-aug)
400-800 rs./night
(off season, sept.-nov.)
(sept.- nov is the best time to visit manali)
Option 2
Book a room in Dharamshala which is located just opposite to the Manali Bus stand
Fare - 200-250 rs./night
(you can also contact us (09958515038) for cheapest hotel booking , we will help you without any commission)
Where to Eat?
Their are so many restaurant in manali,But they are expensive as per our budget. so you can search cheap and best restaurant /Dhaba yourself.
The cheap and Best Dhabas are Located near Monastries area . A Dhaba named Apna Dhaba provide unlimited food for one person in just 60 rs. otherwise as per your budget you can eat other places also.
What to Do?
Day 1
For Rohtang Pass Trip
First of all you have to Book your seat for next day Rohtang Pass
Trip
Fare -500 rs./person( for complete trip of Rohtang Pass)
Hadimba temple
Manali has many attractions but the chief centre of interest, historically and archeologically, is undoubtedly the DHOONGRI TEMPLE dedicated to goddess Hidimba, the Bhim of Mahabharat fame. It has four-tiered Pagoda shaped roof and the doorway is carved with legendary figures and symbols. This temple located amidst wooden forest of deodar is about 2.5 Kms. from the tourist office. It is a pleasant experience to stroll in the temple complex which was built in 1533 A.D. A large festival is held here in May.
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| Hadimba Temple |
Tibetan monasteries
There are 3 newly constructed colorful monasteries, where visitors can buy carpets and other Tibetan handicrafts. Two are located in the town and one at Aleo on the left bank of Beas river.
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| Tibetan monasterie |
Biking Across Manali:
Bike rentals are available at reasonable rates. You can get a good bargain if you rent for two or more days. It’s the best way to explore the surroundings and the nearby Solang Valley. We rented one and took it all the way to Rohtang Pass and returned by evening.
Day 2
Trip to Rohtang pass | Solang Valley | Rahala waterfalls|Marhi
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| Way to Rohtang pass |
Rohtang Pass (3979 m) is 51Kms. from Manali on highway to Keylong/Leh. It offers a panorama and spectacular mountain view. The pass is open from June to October each year although trekkers can cross it earlier. It is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley just as Zojila pass is a gatway to Ladakh. There are a beautiful sight of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river flows down in the Lahaul valley. Slightly to the left are the twin peaks of the Geypan. During summer(mid June to October) regular buses ply between Manali-Keylong/Darcha, Udaipur, Spiti and Leh. Rohtang Pass is best visitable between May/June to October/November. For latest information about opening of Rohtang Pass, contact tourist information centre at Manali, Ph: +91-1902-252175; 253531.
Solang Valley:
13 Kms. is a splendid valley between Solang village and Beas Kund. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. It has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift for training purpose. Located here is a hut and guest house of the Mountaineering and Allied sports Institute, Manali. Now a few hotels have also come up. The winter skiing festival is organised here. Training in skiing is imparted at this place.
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| Solang Valley |
on way to Rohtang pass. If one goes to Marhi on foot from Kothi from the old road, the sight of the falls is fascinating. It is a good picnic spot as well.
Marhi:
Marhi is a shanty town of roadside restaurants in Himachal Pradesh, India, located midway between Manali and Rohtang La on the Manali-Leh Highway. Buses traveling the highway often stop in Marhi so passengers can eat. The settlement is seasonal, with most businesses closing for the winter
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| Marhi |
Visit near by place of Manali and back to Delhi
Vashist hot water springs and temples:
Vashist, a small village located on the left bank of river Beas towards Rohtang pass is worth a visit. It is renowned for its hot springs and temples. Nearby is the pyramidal stone temple dedicated to Vashist Muni. There is another Temple of Lord Ram here. Natural hot sulphur springs with two separate bathing tanks for gents and ladies are always full of tourists. Turkish style showers fitted baths have also been built nearby. Hot water from the nearby spring is provided for bathing.
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| Vashist temple |
Explore the Town on Foot:
Manali is best explored on foot. The bus will drop you right at the main Manali market from where you can take a half-an-hour walk up to Vashist or Old Manali with its lovely roads, sweet little eateries and small kitschy market places (sentence is long. You can break it up into two. Also, you can reach Old Manali by walking through Van Vihar National Park, which is populated with Deodar trees). Else, you can also take an auto-rickshaw to these places.
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| Old Manali |
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| Van Vihar |
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| Manu Temple |
What’s it Going to Cost
| Expenses | Cost for 2 Nights (per person) |
| Hotels | Rs.300 (for one) |
| Return Transport | Rs. 1100+500(rohtang)=1600 |
| Food | Rs. 400 |
| Miscellaneous | Rs. 200 |
| Total | Rs. 2500 |
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