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One day, Varvasvata, the seventh
incarnation of Manu found a tiny fish in his bathing water. The fish told him to
look after it with devotion as one day it would do him a great service. The
seventh Manu cared for the fish till the day it grew so huge that he released it
into the sea. Before
departing, the fish warned Manu of an impending deluge when the entire world
would be submerged and bade him to build a sea worthy ark. When the flood came, Varvasvata and seven sages were towed to safety by Matsya, the fish which is
regarded as first avatar of Lord Vishnu. As the water subsided the seventh
Manu's ark came to the rest on a hill side and the place was named Manali (2050
m) after him.
As the flood slowly dried, here arose
a place of breath- taking natural beauty which was only appropriate at Manali
that life began again. Today this legendary cradle of all human kind is a prime
holiday destination. There are high mountains surrounded by snow and
deep boulder strewn gorges. There are thick forests full of cool breeze and bird
songs. There are fields of wild flowers, small picturesque hamlets and fruit
laden orchards.
ACCESS:
The airport at Bhunter is 50 km from Manali where taxis and buses are
available. The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Joginder Nagar, 165 km away.
The closest broad gauge rail heads are Chandigarh (310 km) and Ambala (355 km).
By road the distance from Delhi is 570 km and from Shimla the distance
is 280 km. From Delhi, there is a regular HPTDC Luxury and Volvo Coach to
Manali. HPTDC runs Luxury coach from Shimla to Manali in tourist season.
CLIMATE:
In winter, the temperature can drop to below freezing point when heavy woolens
are required. Summer temperature are mild and light woolens / cottons are
recommended.
THE LOG HUTS &
HAMTA COTTAGES:
For sheer luxury, nothing in Manali can surpass
HPTDC Log Huts. Here is a blend of rustic charm and modern comfort.
About 2 km away from Manali, the Log Huts and Hamta Cottages are set in glorious
surroundings with the best view of the snow capped peaks.
ADDRESS:
Log Huts, Manali (H.P.) - 175131.
Tel: (01902) - 253225, 253226 Fax: (01902) - 252325
E-mail: manali@hptdc.in
CLASS:
Premium (Log Huts) / Deluxe (Hamta
Cottages)
NOTE: These huts can also
be sold on MAP basis by adding Rs. 275/- per person per day ( Veg. Food)
Check availability and book The Log Huts and Hamta Cottage
- Each Log Hut
has two double bed rooms, a living room with dining area and a fully
equipped kitchen. The bedrooms have attached baths with running hot and cold
water
- Each Hamta
Cottage has one double bedroom, a living room and a kitchen. Each Cottage has
attached baths with running hot and cold water. These cottages are
specially recommended for honeymoon couples.
- Satellite Television in
Log Hut. No television facility in Hamta Huts.
- Room service.
Laundry and Dry-cleaning arranged.
- Parking within
premises. Taxis on hire. Doctor on call.
- MasterCard / Visa Credit Cards accepted
HADIMBA
COTTAGES: Named after Manali's famous
Hadimba Temple and ringed by
enchanting deodar wood, the cottages have a delightful view of the Beas Valley. These
cottages are ideal for those who seek privacy and a touch of solitude.
ADDRESS:
Hadimba Cottages, Manali (H.P.) - 175131.
Tel:(01902) - 252334 E-mail:
manali@hptdc.in
CLASS:
Deluxe Cottages.
Check availability and book Hadimba Cottages
NOTE:
Hadimba Cottage can also be sold on MAP
basis by adding Rs. 275/- per person per day (Veg. Food)
- Each Cottage has
one bedroom, a living room and a well equipped kitchen with attached bath and running hot & cold water.
- The rooms are
airy, spacious, well furnished and have wall to wall carpeting.
-
Satellite Television
- Room service.
Laundry & dry-cleaning arranged. Parking within premises. Taxis on hire.
Doctor on call.
-
MasterCard / Visa Credit Cards accepted
 THE KUNZAM:
Located
right it the heart of town, Hotel Kunzam is Manali's most centrally located
deluxe hotel. The hotel has complete facilities for holding corporate confrences.
ADDRESS:
The Kunzam, Manali (H.P.) - 175131.
Tel: (01902) - 253197, 253198. Fax:
(01902) - 252325
E-mail: manali@hptdc.in
CLASS:
Deluxe Hotel.
Check availability and book The Kunzum
NOTE:
The tariffs are on CP basis. During May-June and 24th to 31st December
all rooms will be sold on Modified American Plan (MAP) by adding Rs. 175/- per
person per day (Veg. Food).
-
Tariff on CP except during May-June MAP applicable
-
Rooms are modern with
attached
baths and running hot & cold water
- Satellite Television
- Room service,
Laundry and Dry-cleaning arranged. Parking within premises
- Restaurants, Bar, Tea Lounge,
Conference Hall
-
MasterCard / Visa Credit Cards accepted
THE ROHTANG
MANALSU:
A little away from the town's bustle and yet easily
accessible
is Hotel Rohtang Manalsu. It is set amid large lawns. The
Hotel is enroute to the Hadimba Temple and offers an excellent view of Vashisht.
ADDRESS:
The Rohtang Manalsu, Manali (H.P.) - 175131.
Tel:(01902) - 2523 32, 253723
E-mail: manali@hptdc.in
CLASS:
Deluxe Hotel.
Check availability and book The Rohtang Manalsu
NOTE:
The tariffs are on CP basis. During May-June and from 24th to 31st
December all rooms will be sold on
Modified American Plan (MAP) by adding Rs. 150/- per person per day (Veg. Food).
-
Tariff on CP except during May-June MAP applicable
- Rooms have
wall to wall carpeting with
attached baths and running hot & cold water
- Room Service. Laundry and Dry-cleaning arranged. Parking within premises.
Car rental. Doctor on call
- Satellite Television
- Restaurants serving Indian Chinese and Continental cuisine
-
MasterCard / Visa Credit Cards accepted
HOTEL BEAS:
On the banks of river Beas, Himachal
Tourism runs economy Hotel Beas.
One of its greatest attractions is most of the rooms overlook the rushing
Beas river.
ADDRESS:
Hotel Beas, Manali (H.P.) - 175131.
Tel: (01902) - 252832 E-mail:
manali@hptdc.in
CLASS:
Budget Hotel.
Check availability and book Hotel Beas
Note: The tariffs are on CP basis. During May-June and from 24th to 31st
December all rooms will be sold on
Modified American Plan (MAP) by adding Rs. 100/- per person per day (Veg. Food).
-
Tariff on CP except during May-June MAP applicable
- All rooms have
wall to wall carpeting. They are airy, spacious, furnished and have attached
baths with running hot and cold water.
- Satellite Television
- Room Service, Doctors on call,
Taxis arranged, Laundry and dry-cleaning arranged.
THE TOURIST LODGE:
On the banks of river Beas, Himachal
Tourism runs economical Tourist Lodge. One of its greatest attractions is that
most of the rooms overlook the rushing Beas river.
ADDRESS:
Tourist Lodge, Manali (H.P.) - 175131.
Tel: (01902) - 252832.
CLASS:
Budget Hotel.
Accommodation type and Tariff
CLUB HOUSE:
The Club House with its comprehensive
facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a
library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.
CAFE JUNIPAR:
Himachal Tourism also runs the Juniper cafe and
Chandratal restaurants at Manali.
SIGHT-SEEING TOURS: Himachal Tourism conducts a
variety of sight-seeing tours from Manali. These tours can be reserved from the
HPTDC Tourist Information Office, The Mall, Manali
Tel: 01902 - 253531
Email: manali@hptdc.in
PLACES OF
INTEREST
HADIMBA
TEMPLE (1 km): Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered
pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway.
MANU TEMPLE
(2 km): This is dedicated to the sage Manu situated at old Manali.
VASHISTH (3
km): Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated
to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama.
MONASTERIES:
There are three recently built Tibetan monasteries at Manali.
JAGATSUKH (6
km): The one time capital of Kullu. Here are old temples dedicated to
Lord Shiva and to Sandhya Gayatri. The Arjun caves are just ahead.
SOLANG
VALLEY(14 km): In a picturesque setting this has good ski slopes and
picnic spots.
TOWARDS THE
ROHTANG PASS: On the road to Keylong is the Nehru Kund (6km) which is
a clear water spring scenic spot named after the Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Kothi
(12km) is a picturesque village and has a thrilling view of the deep gorge
through which the Beas swiftly races. The beautiful Rahalla falls (16km) are at
at altitude of 2500m. A crucial link on the old trade route and still the
gateway to trans Himalayan Lahaul, the Rohtang Pass is at height of 3978 m.
Situated at an altitude of 3350
m, Keylong is the headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti district of
Himachal Pradesh. The region is strange, exciting,
primitive mountainous and delightful. Rudyard Kipling said of the region
"Surely the God live here this no place for men." The route to Lahaul takes a
traveler over Rohtang Pass (3980 ml), Koksar (1st village of
Lahaul) Sissu, Gondla and crossing the river Chandra Bhaga at Tandi
ACCESS:
By road the distance is 115 km from Manali, 188 km from Kaza, 373 km from Leh,
435 km from Chandigarh and 690 km from Delhi. Heavy winter snows cut off road
connectivity to the region at Rohtang Pass for six months from November to June. Buses, Taxis are available from
Manali in season. HPTDC also plies regular coaches to Leh via Keylong during July -
September. Nearest
airport is Bhunter, 175 km from Keylong.
CLIMATE:
Lahaul remains cut-off from outside the world till mid June due to heavy
snowfall and closing of Rohtang Pass. There is little or no rain in monsoons.
The climate remains dry and invigorating. The days are hot and nights are
extremely cold. Heavy / Light woolens are recommended.
THE
CHANDRABHAGA:
This majestically built hotel is on the Manali - Leh road at
Keylong,
offering spectacular views of the Kardang monastery and the four high peaks
covered with snow. The hotel serves as excellent accommodation for exploring the
artistically and culturally rich monastery's in the vicinity of Keylong
ADDRESS:
The Chandrabhaga, Keylong, Distt. Lahaul & Spiti (H.P.)
Tel: (01900) - 222247,
222393.
CLASS:
Budget Hotel.
Check availability and book The
Chander Bhaga
HPTDC Coaches on
Manali - Leh - Manali route halts for night stay at The Chandrabhaga, Keylong.
Tariff per person is Rs. 1600/- and is inclusive of coach fare, tented
accommodation, dinner
and breakfast.
PLACES OF
INTEREST
TANDI
(2573m): 8 km, short of Keylong, on the Manali - Leh Raod, situated on
the confluence of Chandra & Bhaga rivers. Last point to tank up if traveling
north of Keylong as it has the last fuel station on this stretch.
SISSU
(3100m): On the bank of Chandra, 15 km from Koksar, every spring and
autumn wild geese and ducks halt here on their way to and from Siberia.
GONDLA
(3110m): 18 km from Keylong on the right bank of river Chandra.
Famous for ancient Fort.
UDAIPUR
(2523m): 53 km from Keylong, home of the Mrikula Devi Temple, which
is famous for wood carvings.
TRILOKNATH
(2660m): 4 km from Udaipur famous for Triloknath temple. Sacred both
for HIndu and Buddhist.
MONASTERY'S: Lahaul is well known for its
monasteries, locally called Gompas, which are great repositories of Buddhist
faith and art treasures. These are Kardang - 5 km, Shasur - 3 km, Guru Ghantal -
8 km,
Tayul - 6 km, Gemur - 18 km
SHOPPING:
Shawls, Local Tweeds, Caps, Rugs, Footwear, Fresh fruit, Natural oil
(olive and almond), Sliver jewellery, Pullovers, Metal craft, Woolen jackets and
Bamboo products. |
