Sanjay’s guidebook
Full Day Trek with optional night camping
Move to Dhundhi Bridge 6 KM from Solang Valley. Trail Trekking from Dhundhi Bridge through Bakkartash to Beas Kund. Its a two hour trek uphill while going. One may have option of scaling lady leg Hill Feature from Beas Kund and make a loop further to Laholi Nala and then to Dhundhi Bridge. Its a four hour comfortable trek.
Beas Kund Trek
Beas Kund TrackMove to Dhundhi Bridge 6 KM from Solang Valley. Trail Trekking from Dhundhi Bridge through Bakkartash to Beas Kund. Its a two hour trek uphill while going. One may have option of scaling lady leg Hill Feature from Beas Kund and make a loop further to Laholi Nala and then to Dhundhi Bridge. Its a four hour comfortable trek.
Short Trekking Trip
Jogini falls trek in one hour trek from Bahang Village which can be undertaken from Bashist side also. Water fall from approx 50 feet has a scenic beauty and good photograph site. Post breakfast one can leave and by lunch time you may be back to Manali town.
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Jogini Falls
Jogini falls trek in one hour trek from Bahang Village which can be undertaken from Bashist side also. Water fall from approx 50 feet has a scenic beauty and good photograph site. Post breakfast one can leave and by lunch time you may be back to Manali town.
Mount Patalsu Trek
Mount Patalsu Trek is 4 hour one way trek from Solang Valley in Manali. The trek is adventures as you gain elevation by 1980 m and the distance is 7 km one way. Its a challenging trek for adventure enthusiast and trekkers. One must carry Pack lunch and trek/ski poles for comfortable trekking. Down hill is also challenging as by the time you start down hill trek most of the energy is exhausted. Hence, carry lot of water and energy drink/gel for memorable trek.
Patalsu Peak Trek
Mount Patalsu Trek is 4 hour one way trek from Solang Valley in Manali. The trek is adventures as you gain elevation by 1980 m and the distance is 7 km one way. Its a challenging trek for adventure enthusiast and trekkers. One must carry Pack lunch and trek/ski poles for comfortable trekking. Down hill is also challenging as by the time you start down hill trek most of the energy is exhausted. Hence, carry lot of water and energy drink/gel for memorable trek.
Sightseeing
Longest Tunnel of the world above 10,000 feet from MSL. Its approx 9 KM tunnel which connects Kullu Distt to Lahul-Spiti Distt of Himachal Pradesh on Manali - Leh Highway. Its approx 20 KM from Manali Bus Stand and gives all weather access for both the Distt.
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Atal Tunnel
Atal TunnelLongest Tunnel of the world above 10,000 feet from MSL. Its approx 9 KM tunnel which connects Kullu Distt to Lahul-Spiti Distt of Himachal Pradesh on Manali - Leh Highway. Its approx 20 KM from Manali Bus Stand and gives all weather access for both the Distt.
Anjani Mahadev Temple is 2 KM from Solang Valley where one can go walking or travel by All Terrain Vehicle ( Quadra Scooter). The place is of historical importance where during winters snow shiva linga formation takes place. Sub Zero temperature water falls from 80-100 feet hight on shiva linga which freezes in winters and takes a shape of ice shiva linga.
Anjani Mahadev
Solang Valley RoadAnjani Mahadev Temple is 2 KM from Solang Valley where one can go walking or travel by All Terrain Vehicle ( Quadra Scooter). The place is of historical importance where during winters snow shiva linga formation takes place. Sub Zero temperature water falls from 80-100 feet hight on shiva linga which freezes in winters and takes a shape of ice shiva linga.
Hidimba Devi Temple, locally known as Dhungari Temple, also known variously as the Hadimba Temple, is located in Manāli, a hill station in the State of Himāchal Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahābhārata.
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Hidimba Devi-templom
Siyal RoadHidimba Devi Temple, locally known as Dhungari Temple, also known variously as the Hadimba Temple, is located in Manāli, a hill station in the State of Himāchal Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahābhārata.
Naggar Castle is a medieval castle, located in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India. Built by Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu in around 1460 A.D, it was taken over to Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, to run as a heritage hotel, since 1978.
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Naggar kastély
Patlikuhal - Naggar RoadNaggar Castle is a medieval castle, located in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India. Built by Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu in around 1460 A.D, it was taken over to Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, to run as a heritage hotel, since 1978.
At a distance of 21.5 km from Manali Bus Stand, 23.5 km from Kullu, 1.5 km from Naggar Castle, The Nicholas Roerich Museum is one of the prominent museums in and around Manali.
Nicholas Roerich is a Russian artist arrived in the Himalayas after the revolution of 1917, where he died in the year 1947. He married to Helena Roerich and famous Indian actor Devika Rani is his daughter in law.
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.
Timings: 9 am to 5 pm on all days except Monday.
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Nicholas Roerich Művészeti Galéria
Pulag RoadAt a distance of 21.5 km from Manali Bus Stand, 23.5 km from Kullu, 1.5 km from Naggar Castle, The Nicholas Roerich Museum is one of the prominent museums in and around Manali.
Nicholas Roerich is a Russian artist arrived in the Himalayas after the revolution of 1917, where he died in the year 1947. He married to Helena Roerich and famous Indian actor Devika Rani is his daughter in law.
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.
Timings: 9 am to 5 pm on all days except Monday.
Rohtang Pass (Rohtang , lit: རོ་ (Ro)- suvanch, ཐང་། (thang)- plain/field is named as such due to people working in CBRE dying in bad weather trying to cross the pass) .It is a high mountain pass (elevation 3,980 m (13,058 ft)) on the eastern end of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km (32 mi) from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Rohtang La
Rohtang Pass (Rohtang , lit: རོ་ (Ro)- suvanch, ཐང་། (thang)- plain/field is named as such due to people working in CBRE dying in bad weather trying to cross the pass) .It is a high mountain pass (elevation 3,980 m (13,058 ft)) on the eastern end of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas around 51 km (32 mi) from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Triloknath temple is situated in Udaipur sub division of District Lahaul and Spiti of Himachal Pradesh . It is nearly 45 KM from Keylong , Distt Head Quarter of Lahaul and Spiti early 95 KM from Manali . Ancient name of Triloknath temple is Tunda vihar . . This is holy shrine is revered equally by Hindus and the Buddhists. Hindus consider Triloknath deity as ‘Lard Shiva’ while the Buddhists consider the deity as ‘ Arya Avalokiteshwar ‘ Tibetan language speaking people called him as ‘Garja Fagspa‘.
This holy shrine is so important that is it is considered as most scarred pilgrim thirth next only to kailash and Mansarover . The uniqueness of the temple lies in the fact that it is the only temple in the whole world where both Hindu and Buddhists pay their reverence to the same deity. The temple is situated in the panoramic Chandra Bhaga valley to the western Himalayas .
It is highly spiritual place where one gets the spiritual blessing of the lord of three universes i.e. Shri Triloknath jee by visit having this Darshan and offering ones prayers .
Trilokinath Temple
Triloknath temple is situated in Udaipur sub division of District Lahaul and Spiti of Himachal Pradesh . It is nearly 45 KM from Keylong , Distt Head Quarter of Lahaul and Spiti early 95 KM from Manali . Ancient name of Triloknath temple is Tunda vihar . . This is holy shrine is revered equally by Hindus and the Buddhists. Hindus consider Triloknath deity as ‘Lard Shiva’ while the Buddhists consider the deity as ‘ Arya Avalokiteshwar ‘ Tibetan language speaking people called him as ‘Garja Fagspa‘.
This holy shrine is so important that is it is considered as most scarred pilgrim thirth next only to kailash and Mansarover . The uniqueness of the temple lies in the fact that it is the only temple in the whole world where both Hindu and Buddhists pay their reverence to the same deity. The temple is situated in the panoramic Chandra Bhaga valley to the western Himalayas .
It is highly spiritual place where one gets the spiritual blessing of the lord of three universes i.e. Shri Triloknath jee by visit having this Darshan and offering ones prayers .
Tandi village is at the confluence of Bhaga and Chandra rivers in the Pattan valley. It is a perfect spot to admire the picturesque surroundings of valley.
Tandi (7,499 ft) is where Draupadi is said to have given up her body (Tan Dehan). A myth attests that this is where the Chandra (Moon) and Bhaga (Sun God) got married. Indeed the Chandra- Bhaga confluence is where one of the mightiest rivers to rise in India, the Chenab, is born. The road to the bridge is stacked with food shacks.
Tandi is an important village located about 10 Kms from Keylong. Tandi is the only place on Manali-Leh highway where you can get fuel. The next gas station is 320 KMs away in Karu. Travelers heading to Leh need to tank-up here and also carry some extra fuel along as vehicles give considerable less mileage due to bad roads on this stretch.
Tandi
Tandi village is at the confluence of Bhaga and Chandra rivers in the Pattan valley. It is a perfect spot to admire the picturesque surroundings of valley.
Tandi (7,499 ft) is where Draupadi is said to have given up her body (Tan Dehan). A myth attests that this is where the Chandra (Moon) and Bhaga (Sun God) got married. Indeed the Chandra- Bhaga confluence is where one of the mightiest rivers to rise in India, the Chenab, is born. The road to the bridge is stacked with food shacks.
Tandi is an important village located about 10 Kms from Keylong. Tandi is the only place on Manali-Leh highway where you can get fuel. The next gas station is 320 KMs away in Karu. Travelers heading to Leh need to tank-up here and also carry some extra fuel along as vehicles give considerable less mileage due to bad roads on this stretch.
This is the lovely forested valley of the Parvati River, which flows into the Beas near Bhuntar.
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 ahead of Kasol and about 45 km from Kullu and about 35 km from Bhunter.
This small town attracts tourists visiting Manali and Kullu to its hot springs and pilgrim centres. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. The Hindus believe that Manu recreated human life in Manikaran after the flood, making it a sacred area. It has many temples and a gurudwara. There are temples of the Hindu deities Rama, Krishna, and Vishnu. The area is well known for its hot springs and its beautiful landscape.
According to legend, when the Hindu God Shiva and his consort Parvati were walking in the valley, Parvati dropped one of her earrings. The jewel was seized by Shesha, the serpent deity, who then disappeared into the earth with it. Shesha only surrendered the jewel when Shiva performed the cosmic dance, the Tandava and shot the jewel up through the water. Apparently, jewels continued to be thrown up in the waters at Manikaran until the 1905 Kangra earthquake.
The legend goes that Shiva and Parvati lived here. When Parvati lost her earrings in the river Parvati, they were traced to the snake god, Shesh Nag. Shesh Nag then snorted, releasing the earrings and creating Manikaran’s hot springs — waters so hot you can cook rice in them, so pure that they’re said to cure ailments.
Manikaran Gurudwara
Manikaran RoadThis is the lovely forested valley of the Parvati River, which flows into the Beas near Bhuntar.
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 ahead of Kasol and about 45 km from Kullu and about 35 km from Bhunter.
This small town attracts tourists visiting Manali and Kullu to its hot springs and pilgrim centres. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here.
Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. The Hindus believe that Manu recreated human life in Manikaran after the flood, making it a sacred area. It has many temples and a gurudwara. There are temples of the Hindu deities Rama, Krishna, and Vishnu. The area is well known for its hot springs and its beautiful landscape.
According to legend, when the Hindu God Shiva and his consort Parvati were walking in the valley, Parvati dropped one of her earrings. The jewel was seized by Shesha, the serpent deity, who then disappeared into the earth with it. Shesha only surrendered the jewel when Shiva performed the cosmic dance, the Tandava and shot the jewel up through the water. Apparently, jewels continued to be thrown up in the waters at Manikaran until the 1905 Kangra earthquake.
The legend goes that Shiva and Parvati lived here. When Parvati lost her earrings in the river Parvati, they were traced to the snake god, Shesh Nag. Shesh Nag then snorted, releasing the earrings and creating Manikaran’s hot springs — waters so hot you can cook rice in them, so pure that they’re said to cure ailments.
Adventure Activities
Dobi is a small village situated on NH 21 between Kullu and Manali in the Naggar tehsil of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Paragliding is an adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no primary rigid structure. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below the fabric wing. As with all aircraft, launching and landing are done into the wind. The wing is placed into an airstream, either by running or being pulled or an existing wind. Even though the engines are not used in paragliding, the flights can easily last up to a few kilometers and for several hours.
The guests are required to report at the Dobhi in Naggar (near Manali) at your selected time slot (Choose time during booking).
At the reporting point, our guide will greet the guests and drive them to the take-off point for the activity that is in a villge called Flain.
Before Paragliding, all the guests will be given safety instructions and made comfortable with the whole process.
The complete duration of the activity will be 2 hours including the flight time.
Flight will be of 15-20 minutes from Flain to Dobhi Bihal.
The activity is going to be Tandem Paraglide, which means that each guest will be flying with a certified and government licensed pilots only.
At the complition of the flight, the guests will be dropped back to Dobhi, Naggar.
The guest are expected to reach back to the starting up to 2 hours from the starting time.
Dobhi Paragliding Site
National Highway 3Dobi is a small village situated on NH 21 between Kullu and Manali in the Naggar tehsil of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Paragliding is an adventure sport of flying paragliders: lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no primary rigid structure. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below the fabric wing. As with all aircraft, launching and landing are done into the wind. The wing is placed into an airstream, either by running or being pulled or an existing wind. Even though the engines are not used in paragliding, the flights can easily last up to a few kilometers and for several hours.
The guests are required to report at the Dobhi in Naggar (near Manali) at your selected time slot (Choose time during booking).
At the reporting point, our guide will greet the guests and drive them to the take-off point for the activity that is in a villge called Flain.
Before Paragliding, all the guests will be given safety instructions and made comfortable with the whole process.
The complete duration of the activity will be 2 hours including the flight time.
Flight will be of 15-20 minutes from Flain to Dobhi Bihal.
The activity is going to be Tandem Paraglide, which means that each guest will be flying with a certified and government licensed pilots only.
At the complition of the flight, the guests will be dropped back to Dobhi, Naggar.
The guest are expected to reach back to the starting up to 2 hours from the starting time.
Rivet in this amazing experience of rafting in Pirdi near Kullu. This gorgeous river offers both the beginner and the expert a thrilling rafting experience.
Feel your adrenaline rush as you fight the raging waves grades of descent levels that will challenge your wits.
All the rafts and other required equipment meet international standards of safety. These rafting trips are conducted daily and you don’t need to know swimming to join in the fun.
Water sports centre has been set up to provide the rafting services in for the tourists who visit Manali.
Rafting pirdi
Pirdi Bridge RoadRivet in this amazing experience of rafting in Pirdi near Kullu. This gorgeous river offers both the beginner and the expert a thrilling rafting experience.
Feel your adrenaline rush as you fight the raging waves grades of descent levels that will challenge your wits.
All the rafts and other required equipment meet international standards of safety. These rafting trips are conducted daily and you don’t need to know swimming to join in the fun.
Water sports centre has been set up to provide the rafting services in for the tourists who visit Manali.
Solang Valley derives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nallah (water stream). It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions. The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing.
Giant slopes of lawn comprise Solang Valley and provide its reputation as a popular ski resort. A few ski agencies offering courses and equipment reside here and operate only during winters. Solag valley is well known for the tea which is sold there.
The climate in Solang Valley is very cold during winter and moderately chilly during summer. The temperatures ranges from −12 °C (10 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F) over the year with the hottest day crossing 25 °C (77 °F) and the coldest day going below −10 °C (14 °F). The average temperature during summer is between 5 °C (41 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F), and between −12 °C (10 °F) to 8 °C (46 °F) in the winter.
Snow melts during the summer months starting May and skiing is then replaced by zorbing (a giant ball with room for 2 people which is rolled down a 200-metre hill), paragliding, parachuting and horse riding. A Ski Himalayas Ropeway was recently opened. Going to the summit can be possible by ATVs, Ropeway or Climbing (Trekking)
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Solang-völgy
DisttSolang Valley derives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nallah (water stream). It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions. The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing.
Giant slopes of lawn comprise Solang Valley and provide its reputation as a popular ski resort. A few ski agencies offering courses and equipment reside here and operate only during winters. Solag valley is well known for the tea which is sold there.
The climate in Solang Valley is very cold during winter and moderately chilly during summer. The temperatures ranges from −12 °C (10 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F) over the year with the hottest day crossing 25 °C (77 °F) and the coldest day going below −10 °C (14 °F). The average temperature during summer is between 5 °C (41 °F) to 25 °C (77 °F), and between −12 °C (10 °F) to 8 °C (46 °F) in the winter.
Snow melts during the summer months starting May and skiing is then replaced by zorbing (a giant ball with room for 2 people which is rolled down a 200-metre hill), paragliding, parachuting and horse riding. A Ski Himalayas Ropeway was recently opened. Going to the summit can be possible by ATVs, Ropeway or Climbing (Trekking)
Hang Out ( Favourite Brunch Place)
Named for the year India gained independence, this low-key eatery offers Italian fare & live music.
Cafe 1947 welcomes you to the Mystic Valleys of the Himalayas. It is owned by brothers Ankit and Abhishek. The name of the cafe symbolizes freedom, as India got independence in 1947. We believe Food and Music are the gateways to the road of enlightening ourselves. We provide the most exquisite International dishes prepared with ethnic International spices. Music nights are also routine. Live music is performed by professional musicians along the river. It is our pleasure to serve you and that to with the standards you deserve.
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Cafe 1947
DistNamed for the year India gained independence, this low-key eatery offers Italian fare & live music.
Cafe 1947 welcomes you to the Mystic Valleys of the Himalayas. It is owned by brothers Ankit and Abhishek. The name of the cafe symbolizes freedom, as India got independence in 1947. We believe Food and Music are the gateways to the road of enlightening ourselves. We provide the most exquisite International dishes prepared with ethnic International spices. Music nights are also routine. Live music is performed by professional musicians along the river. It is our pleasure to serve you and that to with the standards you deserve.
Martin's is run by Mr. Martin K. Austrian national who is married locally and is running this restaurant together with his family .
Martin's was always on our list to visit due to their renowned Roasted Chicken, and I can claim that it was well worth the hype. The whole chicken was well roasted to perfection and served with fries and 2 variety of sauces (the sweet-chilly sauce was mind-blowing). Please see my pics to see how delicious it looks and it indeed was. The chicken needs to booked in advance as it is available in limited quantity - we called a day before to book it.
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Martins
Martin's is run by Mr. Martin K. Austrian national who is married locally and is running this restaurant together with his family .
Martin's was always on our list to visit due to their renowned Roasted Chicken, and I can claim that it was well worth the hype. The whole chicken was well roasted to perfection and served with fries and 2 variety of sauces (the sweet-chilly sauce was mind-blowing). Please see my pics to see how delicious it looks and it indeed was. The chicken needs to booked in advance as it is available in limited quantity - we called a day before to book it.
This cosy café has beautiful wooden interiors, complemented by alfresco seating arrangement amidst the lush lawns of the Johnson hotel. Equally popular as a breakfast joint and a party hub, the café is frequented even by visitors who aren’t staying at the hotel. If you’re planning a dinner here, try and grab a table at the café’s terrace under the star-lit sky. Best known for its European fare, the café’s specialities include the lamb and mint gravy and the blue cheese ravioli. For sweet endings, try the apple crumble. The happy hours are from 2 pm to 10 pm.
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The Johnson's Cafe and Hotel
This cosy café has beautiful wooden interiors, complemented by alfresco seating arrangement amidst the lush lawns of the Johnson hotel. Equally popular as a breakfast joint and a party hub, the café is frequented even by visitors who aren’t staying at the hotel. If you’re planning a dinner here, try and grab a table at the café’s terrace under the star-lit sky. Best known for its European fare, the café’s specialities include the lamb and mint gravy and the blue cheese ravioli. For sweet endings, try the apple crumble. The happy hours are from 2 pm to 10 pm.