Himachal Pradesh is dotted with exciting tourist destinations which are full of superb hills, waterfalls, jungles, temples, wildlife and other things of natural beauty. This is a state where five distinct seasons i.e. spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter make dramatic distinctions throughout the year. Sun, snow and rain create a range of options and combinations. Himachal Pradesh is a perfect destination spend your holidays and enjoy. There are many places to explore in Himachal Pradesh: Solan, Dalhousie, Dharamsala, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu Manali to name a few.

Kullu-Manali is aptly called Himachals Silver Valley. Manali is blessed with unique natural beauty. When beams of moonlight dance on the snow-covered peaks and valley or the sun rays skim over the waters and snows the entire valley glows in iridescent silver.

According to a popular legend, the Sage Manu descended from his boat in Manli to recreate the human race after catastrophic floods inundated the whole earth. Manali was thus named after sage Manu, and Manu Maharishi Temple built on the spot reminds us of that incident.

Manali is divided into two parts: New Manali near the river Beas, and its old counterpart, Old Manali, on the far side of glacial melt water of river Manalsu. More developed town, New Manali is hub of all tourist activities. The Mall Road here is hemmed by all sorts of tourists, resorts and souvenir shops. Throughout the year, hordes of people arrive to explore tranquility, serenity and peace and indulge in adventure sports. A host of Mountaineering Training Institutes are also located in New Manali which conducts rock climbing, trekking and skiing courses. But for those who can't afford the games of muscles and skill, there's always shopping.

Hotels and Resorts in Manali offer a range of comfort along with warm and affectionate hospitality. Manu hotels in Manali offer summer and monsoon packages as well packages designed for Honeymooners, Adventure seekers and leisure tourists. Visit Manali to have a an experience of a lifetime. The stay at hotels will surely be etched in your memories forever.

Manali is shoppers paradise. From Kullu shawls to small trinkets, you can expect all oddments of items on sale. The local Tibetan Monastery offers exquisite carpets and other Tibetan items and handicrafts. To complete the shopping experience, don't forget to indulge in the butter tea and Tibetan delicacies at Mall Road, or savor on trout fish at the nearby caf. Many good Manali Hotels are also located on the busy Mall Road.

Manali is a great hangout for peace lovers. Silent, dried up apple orchards impart a dream-like feel to the entire town. The moonlight beams in the backdrop of the nearby white mountains and silver peaks overlooking the silent streets offer a psychedelic scene. Manali is dotted with myriad of resorts and hotels. In fact, with their state-of-the-art facilities and services, Hotels in Manali are cocoons of comfort in the lap of nature.

Old Manali is a 2.5 km uphill from Mall Road, a mountain village that boasts of most beautiful blending of hedonism and spirituality. In season time tourists appear from nowhere. Travelers from all over the the country and overseas are seen walking to small shops. Items of daily use are sold here like bright bed sheets, woolen socks, beads, toilet paper, woolen jackets, sling bangs and you name it. If you feel like sigtseeing walk up the Manu Temple and famous pagoda-shaped Hadimba Temple.

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