megri
12-18-2004, 12:45 PM
Hadimaba Devi Temple (http://http://www.himachalonline.com/manali/temples.htm) : Built in 1550 AD, Hadimba is the most powerful deity of the valley. The temple is fouriered with Pagoda shaped roof and front doorway covered with figures and symbols. There is a beautiful forest around it, which is a good picnic spot.
Club House : Has a beautiful view of deodar forest, with river flowing beside the Club House. It has indoor/ outdoor games. There are some picnic spots near it. http://www.himachalonline.com/manali/attraction.htm
Manu Temple : 2 kms. from the Club House in old Manali lies the temple of MANU RISHI. It is believed that this is the only temple of Manu in India, who was the creator of human race on the earth.
Vashist Bath (3 km from Manali at an altitude of 6200 ft.) : A village with a beautiful view on the left bank of the Beas is renowned for its Hot Sulphur Water Spring and temple of Vashist and Lord Ram.
Manikaran (45 km from Kullu at a height of 5700 ft) : Famous for its Hot Springs which is believed to be good for rheumatism, gout, muscular pain etc. The water is so hot that the Dals, Rice etc. can be boiled in it. It is well known Pilgrimage place on account of Ancient Hindu Temple of Lord Ram and a Gurudwara.
Solang Valley (http://www.himachalonline.com/manali/solang.htm) (13 kms from Manali) : A beautiful picnic spot. Nice meadows surrounded by Silver Oaks and spurs, offers views of Glaciers and snow capped mountains. It is International Skiing slope with a small ropeway. You can also enjoy Paragliding and Horse riding
Naggar (28 km.) : On the left bank of the Beas and about three hundred metres above the river, Naggar is delightfully situated on a wooded slope and commands an extensive view, especially of the north west of the valley. Naggar was the capital of the Kullu Rajas for about 1,400 years.. Artist Nicholas Roerich's art gallery is worth a visit. Cars and jeeps can easily go up to the Naggar Castle which is now Himachal Tourism's well furnished Hotel Castle.
Club House : Has a beautiful view of deodar forest, with river flowing beside the Club House. It has indoor/ outdoor games. There are some picnic spots near it. http://www.himachalonline.com/manali/attraction.htm
Manu Temple : 2 kms. from the Club House in old Manali lies the temple of MANU RISHI. It is believed that this is the only temple of Manu in India, who was the creator of human race on the earth.
Vashist Bath (3 km from Manali at an altitude of 6200 ft.) : A village with a beautiful view on the left bank of the Beas is renowned for its Hot Sulphur Water Spring and temple of Vashist and Lord Ram.
Manikaran (45 km from Kullu at a height of 5700 ft) : Famous for its Hot Springs which is believed to be good for rheumatism, gout, muscular pain etc. The water is so hot that the Dals, Rice etc. can be boiled in it. It is well known Pilgrimage place on account of Ancient Hindu Temple of Lord Ram and a Gurudwara.
Solang Valley (http://www.himachalonline.com/manali/solang.htm) (13 kms from Manali) : A beautiful picnic spot. Nice meadows surrounded by Silver Oaks and spurs, offers views of Glaciers and snow capped mountains. It is International Skiing slope with a small ropeway. You can also enjoy Paragliding and Horse riding
Naggar (28 km.) : On the left bank of the Beas and about three hundred metres above the river, Naggar is delightfully situated on a wooded slope and commands an extensive view, especially of the north west of the valley. Naggar was the capital of the Kullu Rajas for about 1,400 years.. Artist Nicholas Roerich's art gallery is worth a visit. Cars and jeeps can easily go up to the Naggar Castle which is now Himachal Tourism's well furnished Hotel Castle.