Charming Himachal

• Local vehicles are not allowed there because for rohtang pass need to take online permit before one day with necessary documents , Better you can do their union vehicle it has already permit .The only reason behind doing this is to save the delicate ecology of the pass and stop the environmental damage. 
• No Vehicles are allowed on TUESDAY as the day is marked for maintenance of Rohtang Pass 
• Make sure you plan your trip so that you reach the pass while it is still daylight. The path is quite difficult, the roads are winding, the altitudes are high, and it gets colder as the day progresses. So it is better to start early during the day so that you can come back in time 
• Make sure you wear warm clothes as it gets quite cold in the mountains. Additionally, it is recommended to keep a thermos of tea or coffee, and pack some snacks too. 
• If you are planning to rent snow clothes, make sure you compare the prices with the fixed prices decided by the government.
• Since oxygen levels are low in the mountains, you may get altitude sickness. Pack some necessary medications for such cases. 
• The above vehicle is not pre-bookable, the rates may vary from supplier to supplier. This has to be booked & pay directly on spot. The rates given are just for reference and planning purpose only.

At a distance of 21.5 km from Manali 1.5 km from Naggar Castle, The Nicholas Roerich Museum is one of the prominent museums in and around Manali.Nicholas Roerich, a reputed artist had chosen Naggar as his residence when he came to India in 1929. The house has now been converted into an art gallery with lots of rare paintings and art. The gallery is visited by a lot of tourists.The Nicholas Roerich art gallery was founded in 1962 by Svyetoslav Roerich, son of Nicholas Roerich. The building that now houses the gallery once served as the residence of Nicholas Roerich. Himachal Pradesh Government and Russian Government have formed a trust to run this art gallery as the Roerich Heritage Museum.Paintings of Kullu, Spiti and Lahaul made by the painter have been housed in the ground floor of the gallery. A great number of his works are preserved in museums all over the world. Most of the paintings show the beauty of ice covered valleys and peaks during early hours of evening. The artist's private rooms have been preserved in the upper floor of the museum. There are also a few photos of Nicholas on display here, such as the one in which he is posing in his front Lawn with Jawaharlal Nehru. The original work of Roerich on the Himalayas, along with his quotations and words of wisdom as well as those of the visitors and admirers of the gallery, have also been put on display here.

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Situated in the midst of the snow-covered hills of Manali, the Hadimba Temple is a one of a kind sanctuary committed to Hidimba Devi, who was the spouse of Bhima and mother of Ghatothkach. Flanked by perfect cedar woods, this wonderful holy place is based on a stone which is assumed to be in the picture of goddess Hidimba herself. The ambience of the Hidimba Devi sanctuary is totally not the same as that of any of different sanctuaries, with its wooden entryways, dividers, and cone-molded rooftop. The heavenly Hidimba Devi Temple holds momentous significance to Hindu travelers as it is a piece of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Indeed, even separated from that, the Hadimba Temple is no less of marvel to nature. Stashed into the lap of nature, this temple offers a tranquil escape to nature and harmony. Being a curious story in itself, the Hidimba Temple is attracting travelers from all corners of the world.

Manali has innumerable colourful Monastery that characterize the rich history & culture of the Tibetan people settled in Kullu and Manali.Manali has two main monasteries that captivate a large number of tourists — the Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa and the Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa. These monasteries are encircling by many small shops selling alluring handicrafts and carpets, which are built by the Tibetan people living around these monasteries.Tibetan Monastery also run a carpet weaving center & Thanksgiving School of Arts to conserve primitive Tibetan art. The paintings inside these buildings portray events from the life and period of Lord Buddha, that is, the wheel of life fixed on the wall of the monastery depicts the human life cycle. Buddhists believe that rolling these wheels gives you freedom.The Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa is situated near the Mall in Manali. The monastery is run by the local people who gather funds through donations. The unique feature of the monastery is the handicrafts of Tibetan artistry and the carpets that are woven and sold in the monastery. The Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa was constructed in the year 1969. The architecture of the monastery represents the Tibetan style of architecture designed with hued frescoes. The statue of the Lord Buddha presides in the monastery.The Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa is situated near the market place in Manali. The architecture of this monastery replicates a more modern style than the earlier one. Placed in the midst of sunflowers, the monastery glows at night with light bulbs lit to lighten it up. The huge gold faced bronze statue of Lord Buddha presides over the monastery.

Vashisht is a little town in the Kullu zone of Himachal Pradesh, and it is renowned for the Vashisht Ashram and the Vashisht Baths( Hot springs ).This temple consists of wooden carvings which draws the attention of travelers from all corners of the world and hence proves to be an important vacation spot in Manali. It is also said that during the time of Ramayana this ashram was residence of Vashisht Rishi (The Guru of Lord Rama and Lakshman).And it is located inside the very well-known Vashisht Temple in Manali. And basically Vashisht Baths is a hot water spring, believed to be having great amount of therapeutic medicinal values. In other words it is also termed as Vashisht Springs. Manytourists who pay a visit here bathe in the holy water to rid themselves of skin diseases and infections. Tourists should definitely add Vashisht Baths to their Himachal Holiday Tour Package.There is another ancient stone temple known as Rama Temple adjacent to the Vashisht Temple. Inside the Rama temple the idols of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana have been installed. Dussehra is celebrated for seven days. The village was the centre of Vaishnava cult for a long time.

India has been home to various cultures, such as British, Rajputs and Mughals. Their imprint can be witnessed first-hand while enjoying Manali sightseeing holidays. This place is one of the destinations, showcasing a perfect amalgamation of ingenious architectural styles. The beauty of the edifices in this will take you aback, walking you through the contemporary time. History buffs can book packages with Yatra.com for a unique experience of sightseeing in Manali. The best part about these packages is that itineraries are designed in a way which helps in choosing the best option as per your tastes and preferences.