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The Kullu valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by towering peaks at arm duration, Manali's major asset is its proximity to the snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular honeymoon point and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers.
Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu |
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is the mythological character who is supposed to
have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. He then came to
Manali and recreated human life. Thus, the area of Manali is sacred
and Hindus treat the temples over here as pilgrimage.
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
Kullu :Kullu was once known as Kulanthpitha, which means the end of the habitable world. Beyond rose the unfriendly heights of the Greater Himalayas, and by the banks of the shining river Beas, lay the fabled 'Silver Valley'.
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Hadimba Temple: Hadimba or Dhungiri temple in Manali is one of the most important temples in the province. This four-story wooden temple is located in the center of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar.
Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa: This Gompa dominates the Tibetan area around the bottom of the Mall in Manali. The Tibetan refugees built the Gompa in the late 1960's. The Gompa is enclosed with brightly colored frescoes and a mid size Buddhist statute.
Old Manali: The old Manali area is situated some 3-km from the present day Manali. The old Manali is covered with guesthouses, which look ancient now, and orchards where the livestock move at will.
Temple of Manu: Slippery gravel paths lead through the old village houses up to the temple of Manu. Manali is named after the sage Manu who meditated when he came in this area.
Rohtang Pass: Rohtang Pass is the main point, 4,112m, on the Manali-Keylong road, 51-km from Manali town. It provides a wide panoramic view of mountains growing far above clouds, which is a sight truly breath-taking.
Tibetan Temple: Tibetans have a base in Manali too. There is a large modern Tibetan temple to the South of the bus stand and also a small handicrafts center.
Arjun Gufa: On the left bank of the Beas, 5-km from Manali near the village of Prini, is the 'Arjun Gufa' or the cave of Arjuna. In here Arjuna expert austerities to get Pashupata Ashtra or stick from Lord Indra.
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