Best time to visit Manali - Throughout the year, but the best time is between April to June & September to October.
Language - Hindi, Pahari (Himachli), Lahauli, Tibetan & English.
Clothing - Woollens & Seasonal Trends.
Food - Indian, Tibetan, Israeli, Punjabi, South Indian & Continental.
Manali is 40 Kms. away from Kullu to the north, It is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One sees well-defined snow capped peaks, the Beas river with its clear water meanders through the town. On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur, Leh and Zanskar regions in Kashmir valley.
It is known as SWITZERLAND OF INDIA.
Manali is an important hill station of northern
India and is the destination of thousands of tourists every year. Its cool atmosphere provides a perfect heaven for the ones afflicted by the hot Indian summers. Besides offering quite a few places for sightseeing, The city is also famous for adventure sports like skiing, hiking, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, trekking, kayaking, and mountain biking. In short,
Manali is the "Valley of the Gods" and an ideal place for the ones in search of both adventure and comfort.
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Climate of Manali As it is located in Himalayas, the climate of Manali is very cold and the snow line is not far from the place. The altitude of Manali gives it a climate, which is loved by everyone. The summers are cool and the winter seems to be very harsh.
How To reach manali
By Air - The nearest airport is Bhuntar (50 kms from Manali and 10 kms from Kullu). is connected by Vayudoot services with Delhi and Chandigarh.
By Train - The nearest railhead is Chandigarh (397 kms from Kullu and 357 kms from Manali). The other nearest narrow gauge railheads are Jogindarnagar (126 kms from Kullu & 166 kms from Manali) with a change at Pathankot and Shimla.
By Road - Manali is on the National Highway No. 21. Manali boasts of a good road network, connecting it with all the key cities in and around Himachal with buses and taxis. Manali is well connected by road with Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Haridwar, Shimla, Dharamshala and Chamba/Dalhousie.
