Post breakfast, in the morning, get all set for visiting the prime attractions of Manali.
Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It’s also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting, and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.
Visit- Hadimba Temple, Vashist Hot Water Springs, Tibetan Monasteries, Manu Temple, Club House, and Van Vihar, etc.
About Hadimba Temple
Situated atop a hillock, the Hadimba Devi Temple is surrounded by thick deodar forests and was built in 1553. The temple is dedicated to the Rakshasa Hidimba who was also the wife of the Pandava Bhima. The temple structure is built in a distinctive architectural style that somewhat crosses Indian architecture with the one employed in the Buddhist monasteries. The structure is made primarily of wood and 70 meters from the temple also lays the temple is dedicated to Ghatotkacha, the son of Bhima and Hidimba and a hero of the Mahabharata war.
About Vashist Hot Water Springs
The place lies at a distance of 4-5 kilometers from Manali and is situated across the Beas River. The village of Vashist is famous for its sulfurous Hot Water Springs and is a popular attraction among tourists and pilgrims. The springs can also be enjoyed in privacy at the Turkish-styles bathhouses which are available here. The village is also famous for its stone temples which are dedicated to a local saint Vasistha.
About Tibetan Monasteries
Manali is also the home of Tibetan Monasteries and among them, Himalayan Nyingmapa Gompa and Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa are the most famous. These monasteries are built by Tibetan refugees and are a must-visit for anyone wanting to get a glimpse of their culture. The monasteries are built Pagoda style and house a shrine of Lord Buddha.
after the visit Return to the hotel. enjoy Dinner & stay overnight in the hotel.