Manali

General Information
An important hill station of India famous for its adventure sports like skiing, mountaineering, paragliding, etc.

State Name
Himachal Pradesh

Distance from Major Cities
Shimla >> 280 kms, Chandigarh >> 357 kms

Weather / Climate
Summer - March - June, 25°C - 12°C; Winters - December to February, 14.5°C - 2°C

Also Known As
Valley of Gods

Population
0.42 lakh

Language
Pahari(Local Dialect), Punjabi, Hindi, English

Restaurants
German Bakery, Chopsticks, Green Forests, Manu Cafe, Tibetan Kitchen, Restaurant Italiano

Temples
Hidimba Devi Temple, Temple of Manu, Tibetan Temple

Monuments
Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa,

Wildlife
Manali Wildlife Sanctuary

Excursions
Rohtang Pass (50 kms), Arjun Gufa (5 kms), Jagatsukh Temple (6 kms), Rahalla Falls (16 kms), Vashisth Hot Spring (3 kms).

Area
5.12 sq. kms.

Shopping
New Shopping Centre' Market, Bhutico - Government emporium

Things To Buy
Woolen goods, patterned shawls, Himalayan handicrafts like prayer wheels, amulets, thunderbolts, masks, musical instruments, jewellery.

Airport
Bhuntar Airport (50 kms.)

Rail Road
Chandigarh (357 kms) & Jogindarnagar (166 kms.)

GOI Tourist Office
Himachal Pradesh Tourist Information Office, The Mall, Manali - 175131, Himachal Pradesh

Best Season
April - Mid-July & September- November