Manali is a small town in the Kullu district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is a famous tourist place.Manali is 40kms from Kullu. So Kullu is a name supposed to be attached to Manali and most of the times people say Kullu-Manali. Manali is surrounded by many small villages. The town Manali mostly has hotels and shops. Most of the people living in the Manali town are from different
parts of India and foreign countries. Manali is well connected by road to the national capital Delhi.Delhi to Manali is a 10 – 12 hours drive in car and includes high speed highways and hilly roads. Hilly roads start as soon as one enters Himachal Pradesh. Leading up to Manali from New Delhi are the towns of Panipat and Ambala (Haryana State), Chandigarh (Union Territory), Ropar (Punjab), and Bilaspur, Sundernagar, Mandi and Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. From Kullu there are two roads running parallel to Manali on both sides of the valley with the river Vyas flowing in between.The nearest airport is at Bhuntar,which is about 50 kms from Manali. The weather in Manali is cold most of the seasons. The hottest months are May and June when temperature can reach 35 degrees. Winter starts from mid September and lasts upto March. These are the months when snowfall is expected in Manali. Why Manali is famous? Manali is a famous tourist place ,surrounded by scenic views all around. Tourist season starts from April upto July and then again from September to February. But tourists come all the year. Manali is a place for all the adventure activities. Paragliding, Skiing, Heli-ride, Rafting, trekking are some the things tourists and professionals look out for. The famous Raid-De-Himalya car rally also takes place through Manali. Manali is also famous for its Apple orchards. When should one come to manali? Anytime, but the season starts from April till July.Then again in September. Manali is always chilling but in summers the sun is too rough for skin. So better bring some sun screen with u. How to reach manali? The best way to come to manali is by bus. If you are in Delhi then book a HP (Himachal Pradesh) road transport bus or HP tourism volvo from ISBT. Otherwise, book a private volvo bus ticket from some tour n travel agent. HP tourism volvo and other private volvos can be boarded from Chanderlok building or the petrol pump next to same building at Janpath. volvo or tourism bus ticket would cost around Rs 1100 (as on 31/11/2010) but u can get better deals with private volvos starting from Rs 600. All volvos provide good service. So u can choose any. Hotels in Manali
Manali is filled with small and big hotels. But its better to book hotels in advance in season or u may have problems. Coming in own car? Its a 10 - 12 hr journey in a car. If u are good driver and drive on hilly roads then its not a bad idea. People of Manali
Its like “Be good, have good” kind of society. Always be polite and people here will help in any case. Avoid arguing. For more information check the photo gallery.
