MANU TEMPLE:
3 kms. from
the main bazar in old Manali lies the temple of MANU RISHI.
It is believed that this is the only temple of Manu in
India, who was the creator of human race on the earth.
CLUB HOUSE:
2 kms. from the town, club house
has indoor games facilities which has been located on
the left bank of Manalsu Nallah. There are some picnic
spots near it.
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.
MOUNTAINEERING
INSTITUTE:
Located 3 kms. on the left bank of river Beas towards
Kulu. This Institute organises basic & advance training
courses, in trekking, mountaineering, skiing and water
sports. Skiing and trekking equipments can be hired from
here by booking in advance. Tourists can visit an interesting
showroom here.
VASHIST
HOT WATER SPRINGS AND TEMPLE:
(3 kms): 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.
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.
KOTHI:
Situated on the road to Rohtang pass, a picturesque spot,
Kothi is 12kms. from Manali. A PWD rest house is situated
on a ridge overlooking a narrow valley with a very good
view of mountains and valleys. Large number of films (movies)
have been picturised at this place and is the ideal resting
resorts of poets, writers and the lovers of peaceful environs.
RAHALA WATER
FALLS:
16 kms. 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.
ROHTANG
PASS (3979 m):
Rohtang pass 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.
ARJUN GUFA(CAVE):
4kms. from Manali towards Naggar, the cave is situated
near Prini village 1km. above the road where Arjun had
meditated. This is good 1/2 a day excursion with charming
view of the brilliant mountains.
JAGATSUKH:
6 kms. from Manali located on the left bank on Beas on
the road to Naggar. The place is famous for very old temples
of Lord Shiva and Sandhya Gayatri in Shikhara style, these
are worth a visit.
