Tour Code: FIT/2964
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7 Nights / 8 Days
Fixed Departure
Summer Special
Visit Manali Main Street - Mall Road
Manali is a magnificent hill station and attracts tourists from all over the country. It is popular not only for its beauty, but also for the popular Mall Road shopping center.The place is famous for street shopping and bustle with events taking place during the day. While strolling the streets, you can take a closer look at the finely populated shops, which are associated with impressive items such as shawls, woollen items, artificial ornaments, wooden furniture, antiques, books, Tibetan items, and much more.If you are looking for a Kashmir salwar suit, paper silk printed sarees & other items with jams or pickles, among other things that are prevalent in ethnic style, are quite popular with tourists. Lined with multiple restaurants, cafes, and dhabas, this place is ideal for those who have got a flavor of bargaining skills deeply rooted in them. Next, this famous commercial center has got a lot of emporiums and shops lined up for you to buy some exquisite souvenirs. The Tibetan Style Handicrafts found here are simply astounding.
Note : Vehicle are not allowed in Mall road.
Hidimba Devi Temple
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.
Naggar Castle Art Gallery
At a distance of 20 km from Manali Bus Stand and 22 km from the Kullu Bus Stand, The Naggar Castle is a famous castle located in Naggar. It is one of the best places to visit in Manali. The Castle overlooks the Kullu Valley. From the castle one could see the far off snow-covered peaks, the delightful Beas valley below and the lush green hill sides dotted with apple orchards. This is another popular attraction not to miss in a Manali tour package.
The Naggar Castle is a magnificent historical structure. The castle was built by Raja Sidhi Singh in 1460 AD in an impressive combination of European and Himalayan architecture. The castle has traditional architecture called Kathkooni, which uses a combination of stones and wooden beams.
The Naggar Castle was used as a Royal residence and state head quarter until the British took over the whole Kangra and Kullu from Sikh's in 1846. Raja Gyan Singh sold it to the first assistant commissioner, Major Hay for a Gun. The northern wing of the castle was later converted to the European way of living by putting in staircase, fire place and chimneys. He later sold it to the Government when it was used as a courthouse. In 1947, with the departure of the British the court-activity ceased.
In the year 1978, the castle was converted into a rest house and more recently into a heritage hotel that is run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). The Naggar Castle has been recently renovated while keeping its heritage structure intact.
There are three small shrines present within the premises that hold religious significance. Here, a gallery houses the paintings of the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich.
Tibetan Monastery at Manali
Manali has innumerable colorful 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 Temple & Hot Water Springs
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 center of Vaishnava cult for a long time.
Solang Valley
Situated at a distance of 13kms from Manali, Solang valley is located in between the Solang village and Beas Kund. It’s another skiing heaven as well as part more with regards to the one of kind encounters. Solang Valley is otherwise called Solang Nullah, and is extremely acclaimed and favored zone for all the exciting experiences in Himachal Pradesh. Particularly for the individuals who love adventure; there is no spot better than Solang in Kullu Valley to appreciate exciting experiences like parachuting, paragliding, skiing and zorbing. It is 2560 meters above the sea level.Solang is not just about adventure experiences but it is also about rich greenery, apple plantations, snowcapped mountains and lakes attracting travelers from other regions of India as well as around the world. One should not miss out on visiting this place on your trip to Manali. It's another skiing heaven, and is known for many other thrilling and one of a kind experience. So basically, whether you're an adventure lover or a nature lover, this is the best spot to visit for your next vacation. Best time to visit: Although Solang Valley looks magnificent and awe-inspiring throughout the year, the best time to enjoy the pristine beauty and unparalleled vistas of this place is between April and December. This is because the weather during this time is pleasant enough to partake in the various adventurous activities during this time.
Rohtang Pass (Optional Cost )
Rohtang pass is situated at a distance of 51 kilometers from the main town and it is also said to be a gateway to Lahaul and Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. This mountain incline is wonderful to the point that individuals from each edge of the nation visit this spot to partake in experience sports, for example, skiing, ice-skating, paragliding, and so on. Rohtang owes to its splendid beauty and some of your favorite songs from the movie Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and Jab We Met have been shot here. The Rohtang Pass is a road, which is all around associated with Leh Ladakh (State of Jammu and Kashmir) from Manali.In May, Rohtang become a spot for nature lover and adventure searchers, who can encounter experience sports, for example, skiing, skating, paragliding, skiing, and the sky is the limit from there. Explore it with our Himachal tour packages. The best time to visit Rohtang la Pass is from the second week of September to the second week of October. During this time, the pass opens just after monsoons and before it closes for winters. It is recommended to plan your trip during this time, because the summer months, that is May to June, see a lot of tourists in this region. As a result, it gets quite difficult to get a permit to cross the pass. Additionally, there are long traffic jams in Manali, Rohtang, and Gulaba. The enchanting glaciers, bottleneck roads, slithering rivers, magnificent mountain ranges and 360-degree panoramic views await all those who are brave enough to face the challenging terrains and weather of the region. The route from Manali to Rohtang is one of the most scenic drives in India and each year hundreds of bikers brave the challenging terrain and embark on a journey of a lifetime. Union Vehicle cost Rs 2500 for 4 person
Important Notes:
- 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.
Manikaran Temple (optional cost)
Manikaran is located in the Parvati Valley on river Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh. It is at an altitude of 1760 m and is located 4 km from Kasol, about 45 km from Kullu and about 35 km from Bhuntar.This small town attracts tourists visiting the hot springs and pilgrim centres of Manali and Kullu. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
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