Manali Holidays

Manali at a Glance

The ancient town of Manali lies in the Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh, Northern India. It is perhaps most famous for its proximity to the snowy mountains and its orchards. Now it is popular with honeymooners, trekkers and sport lovers. Meaning ‘home of Manu’ the town is sacred to Hindus, due its association with Manu, who recreated human life in Manali after the world was drowned by Flood.

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• Romantic and inspiring, Manali is a fantastic adventure destination offering great tours, sights and restaurants, making it a great introduction to Northern India and a great alternative to other trekking holidays.

Explore Manali

• Offering a huge range of attractions, Manali is a great base for your next holiday to Northern India. Various adventure sports are on offer here, including paragliding, rock climbing, abseiling and trekking. Popular treks include adventure, water and snow sports treks, trips to the Valley of Kullu, and treks to the Hampta Pass. Manali’s proximity to the mountains makes it incredibly popular with visitors from all over the world, who want to explore the local area.
• For those wanting more adventure on their holiday in 2012, try Goa and experience the brilliant watersports it has to offer.
• Visit the Vashist Hot Water Springs and Temple which have Turkish style baths and showers and are very popular with visitors who come for their medicinal properties.
• The amazing Solang Valley, or ‘Snow Point’ as it is nicknamed, is famous for its ski lift which is 300m in length. Visitors to the top can enjoy the unspoilt beauty of the area surrounding this stunning area.
• Near to Manali is Old Manali, which is famous for its orchards and Manaligarh fort, as well as the Temple of Manu, dedicated to the man who saved humanity after a great Flood.

Why a Holiday to Manali?

• For stunning views, you can also visit Rahala Waterfalls, which are at an altitude of some 2500m or the Rozy Falls near to Rohtang.
• Visit one of the local monasteries Manali is known for and find out about how these fantastic temples are maintained and cared for, while you’re on holiday in Manali.
• Offering a great range of local and international cuisine, Manali offers something for everyone. From Punjabi and Afghani food through to Chinese and Italian, there are also a great range of cafes serving snacks and coffee.
• Visit the Manali Sanctuary for the chance to see protected species of native, local wildlife in their natural habitat.