Himachal Pradesh is the most beautiful hill station in North India which attracts tourists. Nestled in the lap of the Western Himalayas, this state is surrounded by mountains and rivers. This state is the origin of major rivers like Ravi, Chenab, Beas, Yamuna, and Sutlej. This area full of natural beauty is a great choice for a holiday. Manali is a beautiful tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh, which is about 275 km from Shimla. Surrounded by mountains from all sides, seeing Manali gives a feeling of adventure and romance. This is the best spot for adventure lovers. It is also the best honeymoon spot. If you are planning to visit here, then know 13 special things here…

Adventures
This is the best spot for adventure lovers. The tourists coming here stay in the village located in the town. Here you enjoy trekking, skiing, and rafting. Solan or Solang Valley, located at a distance of 13 kilometers from Manali, attracts tourists. Trekking, skiing, and mountaineering camps are organized here. You can also do paragliding, parachuting, skiing, and horse riding here.

Nature's treasure
Surrounded by mountains from all sides, seeing Manali gives a feeling of adventure and romance. Manali is not only a center of tourist attraction due to its amazing natural beauty, but the real beauty of Kullu Valley can be seen in Manali itself. There are many famous places to visit and visit here. The fun of late morning and evening here is something else. Beas River, Jogini Falls, Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, and Himvalley are worth seeing in Manali.

Kothi Rahla Falls
Kothi is located about 12 kilometers from Manali. A panoramic view of the mountains is visible from here. Here the fast-flowing cold water of the Beas river presents a wonderful sight. Rahla Falls is situated on the Beas River at a distance of two km from Kothi. Here the water of the waterfall falling from a height of 50 meters attracts a lot of tourists.

Take a dip in the hot tub
Vashishtha Temple is situated at some distance from Manali. This place is especially known for its hot water source. The temperature of this water is very high. Tourists visiting this place must take a dip in this pool at least once. All the diseases of the body are cured by this water.

Forest
Tourists arrive for capping at Manali Sanctuary. This sanctuary is 31.8 sq km. Spread over an area of 1000 sq km, it is the main attraction of Manali. This century was inaugurated on 26 February 1954. This sanctuary has been opened under the Punjab Bird and Wild Animals Protection Act, of 1933. There are many types of birds and animals in this sanctuary which are very rare in the country and are not commonly seen. Tourists can come here and see many types of animals like Kashmiri flying squirrel, Himalayan black bear, flying fox, Himalayan yellow-throated marten, and Himalayan palm civet, etc.

Fruit wine
The climate of Manali is very good. Due to this Manali is also called the fruit basket of India. Apart from apples and oranges, you can also buy homemade fruit wines from here.

Road trip by rental car
If you are fond of riding a bike, then you can rent a bike in Manali and visit Rohtang Pass. This pass remains open from June to October. Even after the pass is closed, you can trek to Gulaba which is situated at a distance of 50 km from Manali.

Rohtang Pass
About 53 km from Manali. The famous Rohtang Pass in the distance offers tourists adventurous and breathtaking views of glaciers, peaks, and valleys.

Religious place
There are many religious places in Manali like Hadimba Devi Temple, Manikaran Gurudwara, Vyas Kund, and Shiva Temple made of wood, etc.

River rafting
The Beas River in Manali is no less than a paradise for lovers of river rafting. One can enjoy rafting. This rafting is completed in one and a half hours.

There is a unique natural place of wind on the outskirts of Manali - 'Jharokha'. This place is surrounded by hills on all three sides. Cold winds keep blowing continuously from the middle of those hills. There is also a Shiva temple here, which is completely made of 'wood'. This is the best proof of ancient art skills.

Honeymoon destination
It is also the best honeymoon spot. If you wish, you can roam around Old Manali by taking a bike on rent here. Visit the local market and enjoy delicious food here. If you are fond of eating non-veg, then you must eat trout here, which is a type of fish.

Precautions
If you are going to Manali then take all your safety, and trekking equipment. Also, make arrangements to avoid snowfall and cold. Landslides also happen here. There is snowfall here in January and February.

How to reach
The nearest railway stations to Manali are Chandigarh, Pathankot, and Kalka, and you can reach them by train from any part of the country. Manali is located at a distance of 305 km from Chandigarh Railway Station, 293 km from Pathankot, and 277 km from Kalka.

The nearest railway station is Joginder Nagar. By reaching Chandigarh or Delhi by train, the bus is available to Manali. The distance from Chandigarh to Manali is 309 km. Bhantur Airport is nearest to Manali.