Kullu Manali

Hugging the banks of the Beas River, Kullu valley houses two beautiful gems - Kullu and Manali. These towns are often named together due to their proximity. Here you will find some of the most beautiful passes, flourishing valleys, ancient temples, Hot Water Springs, Tibetan Monasteries, pristine rivers, and much more. Kullu and Manali remain extremely popular among family vacationers during summer months as these towns have everything for everyone.

Top places to visit in Kullu Manali are:

Rohtang Pass
This spectacular looking mountain pass rests at a height of 3,978 meters above sea level. It lies in the eastern hills of the Pir Panjal Range. The pass is blessed with some beautiful rivers like Beas and Chenab. Here you can also find numerous hidden waterfalls where you can plan a day picnic with your family.

Solang Valley
This valley is also known with the name of ‘Snow Point’. It is a great sojourn for adventure lovers as the valley hosts numerous winter adventure sports like skiing, parachuting and paragliding etc. It is 2,560 meters above sea level and remains a popular trekking place. Views from the top of the valley are charismatic especially during winters when the place gets blanketed with snow.

Hadimba Temple
Hadimba Devi Temple is an ancient shrine nestling with thick deodar forests. It was raised in 1553 and is dedicated to the Rakshasa Hidimba. The temple features a distinctive architectural style and seems to be inspired from style of Buddhist monasteries. It is mostly made of wood and is visited by pilgrims from all over the country.

Vashist Hot Water Springs
The village of Vashist is just -5 kilometres from the town of Manali. It houses Hot Water Springs which are believed to have healing properties. Here Turkish-styles bath is also available where you can enjoy bath in privacy. The village also houses stone temples dedicated to a local saint Vasistha.

Tibetan Monasteries
Manali houses many Tibetan Monasteries. Some of the most famous ones include Himalayan Nyingmapa Gompa and Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa. These monasteries were raised by Tibetan refugees in Pagoda style of architecture.

Beas River
Beas River flows through the centre of Kullu valley. It is a famous place to enjoy camping and various water activities. The river marks the eastern-most border of Alexander the Great's conquests in 326 BC. It originates from Rohtang Pass in Kullu.