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The Kullu
valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by
towering peaks at an arm length, Manali's major asset is its
proximity to the snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry, a
popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks as
well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers.
Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu 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 of Manali
For high
mountain thrills perhaps nothing can surpass the magic of heli-
skiing. The sport is available in the area abound by the Hanuman
Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba and Chanderkhani Pass near Manali.
Himachal
Pradesh has some challenging peaks and each year expeditions are
organised by the Mountaineering Institute at Manali. The
Mountaineering Institute has regional centres at Dharamsala,
Bharmour and Jispa, which organise adventure courses as well.
20-km from
Manali, is this beautiful place famous for sightseeing, picnic and
photography.
In the
valleys of Kullu and Manali below Chanderkhani Pass, situated at an
altitude of 2,76m is a little hub of hundred houses. The village,
which consists of 1,000 tribals, has an immaculate system of
self-governance.
This
sanctuary is located in District Kullu's nearest town, Manali. The
area of this sanctuary is 3,180 hectares. The sanctuary wasnotified
on 26th February 1954, under the Punjab Birds and Wild Animals
Protection Act, 1933.
Taken as
an excursion from Kullu or Manali, Nagar also known as Naggar, is a
very lovely village set on a hill surrounded by forests. Naggar was
the capital of Kullu valley in the 16th century and the monuments in
the region are witnesses to the glory it had once lived in.
Snow
continues to play a major part in February's festivals and
Himachal's Winter Carnival is also held this month. Ski slopes of
Kufri, Manali and Narkanda come to life with adventure seekers
competing their way downhill. For daredevils, Manali, as a base
camp, offers best opportunity for Heli-Skiing. |
