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Travel to MANALI - Manali situated in the north Indian hill state of Himachal Pradesh. Manali stands high at an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level at the head of the Kullu valley. There are several enigmatic Himalayas, Manali with its rugged grandeur, is a hill destination of natural beauty, adventure and mystery. In Manali, one can find high mountains shrouded by silent snows and deep boulder strewn gorges. For nature lovers, there is plenty to observe in Manali.
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MANALI AT A GLANCE |
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FACTS & FIGURES : |
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Area |
5.12 sq, kms |
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Language |
Hindi, English and Himachali |
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HOW TO REACH : |
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By RAIL : One of the convenient ways to go to Manali is to travel upto Chandigarh, one of the Shatabdi points and then travel up by bus.
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By ROAD : Manali is connected with Shimla, Chandigarh, Delhi - Pathankot, Dharamsala and many towns in Himachal, Punjab and Haryana with direct services. During summer months direct buses are also available for Keylong in Lahaul and Kaza in Spiti valley. |
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BY AIR :The closest airport is Bhuntar, 9 kms from Kullu and 49 kms from Manali. |
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SHOPPING : |
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There is a colourful Tibetan Bazaar at the extreme south end of Manali sells Kullu shawls, caps, and other woollen clothes, and a good range of Tibetan souvenirs that includes thangkas (Buddhist paintings on cloth, see Arts & Crafts of HP for more), silver and turquoise jewellery, and music cassettes. There are plenty of places to buy clothes and souvenirs in Manali, particularly along the Mall.
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SIGHTSEEING :
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EXCURSION : |
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The Hadimba Temple
The Mall
Old Manali
The Gompas |
Vashisht
Rohtang Pass
Solang Valley |
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