The valley

Places to visit and things to see

Kullu

Kullu is the capital town of the Kullu District, in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley about ten kilometres north of the airport at Bhuntar. Kullu is a broad open valley formed by the Beas river. This valley is famous for the beauty and its majestic hills covered with pine and deodar forest and sprawling apple orchards. Kullu valley is sandwiched between the Pir Panjal, Lower Himalayan and the Great Himalayan range.

Manali

Manali, at the northern end of the Kullu Valley, is a hill station situated at a height of 2050 m. Situated on the Beas river and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as whitewater rafting, paragliding an skiing, Manali is also on the road to Ladakh via the valley of Lahaul and Spiti and Rohtang Pass which is one of the main attractions near Manali. The Hindus believe that Manu recreated human life in Manali after the flood.

Kasol and Manikaran

Kasol is a village situated on the banks of the Parvati River and has recently transformed into a hub for backpackers. Foreigners are attracted to the scenic valley, untouched hills, low population, and great climate throughout the year.

Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. The Hindus believe that the wife of Shiva goddess Parvati lost her earrings which were found by the devotee of Shiva, Sheesh Nag, also known as the serpent god, who in anger spat fire and is said to have created the boiling hot springs at Manikaran.

Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass is situated on the height of 3979 m. on the highway to Keylong/Leh and is 51 km. from Manali. It offers a spectacular panoramic mountain view. The pass is open from June to October each year although trekkers can cross it earlier. It is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh Valley. The Rohtang pass keeps inspiring every visitor agian and again through its captivating views over glaciers, mountains peaks and the Chandra river flowing down in the Lahaul valley.

Naggar

On the left bank of the river Beas and about three hundred metres above the river, Naggar is delightfully situated on the wooded slope and commands an extensive view, especially over the North-West of the Kullu valley. The beautiful Naggar castle (now a Himachal Tourism hotel and restaurant) is the legacy of its status as the old capital of the former Kullu Kingdom about 500 years ago. The castle commands an incredible view of the river far below and the villages that litter the opposite bank, with the distant snow peaks beyond the Rohtang Pass visible on a clear day.

Vashisht

An ancient village dedicated to the guru of Lord Rama, nestled under the mountain hosting the majestic Brighu lake. It has a reverad hot spring known to have medicinal properties and also has the shrine dedicated to Lord Rama along the shrine of his guru, the holy sage Lord Vashist. Architecture dating back five centuries.

RESTAURANTS

Bella Vista Cafe

Bella Vista Cafe is exclusively providing Spanish cuisine in Manali. The taste and aura of freshness will definitely charm guests with warm hospitality. There is something romantic about this cafe... It's one of the latest fads in Manali to sit at Bella Vista Cafe & unwind the day !

Chopsticks

Best tibetan and chinese food... momos are delicious...

Johnsons Lodge

Awesome food and aura to this place. Pizza's and momos are out of this world at the restaurant. The bar is one the best in manali with great music n mojitos to get high on. Great crowd on weekends. At day its a very child friendly place with a small lawn to play and to sit outdoors to enjoy the great manali weather. It's a must visit restaurant and bar if in manali even for a few hours. No regrets !

Vertical Limit Café

Situated at the Top station of Solang Ropeway and Ski centre, serving scrumptous pizzas and himalayan food at an elevation of 3200 m.

HOTELS

The Banon Resort

Banon Resort is the most conveniently located hotel in Manali with all local sight seeing spots and the mall within walking distance.

Manu Allaya Resort Spa

This resort-spa overlooks the valleys of Manali making for some great views. The resort is contemporary, yet has ethnic touches in the decor. Expect wooden flooring, cosy rooms and green gardens surrounded by deodars.

White Meadows Manali

Perched on the left bank of the River Beas, the Holiday Inn Manali overlooks a fertile valley covered with gently terraced paddy fields. The majestic snow clad peaks of the Himalayan range provides a breathtaking backdrop.

Solang Valley Resort

Solang Valley Resort at Solang Valley offers twenty rooms in two blocks of eight and twelve. The rooms are tastefully furnished with local weaves and artistry, against the warmth and comfort of wooden parquet flooring. Whether you have come seeking serenity, gaiety or adventure, Solang has all of it to give you. The location, ambience and resident comforts of this resort cannot fail to please any and all visitors.

Span Resort

Span Resort at Manali is nestled among acres of woodland and landscaped gardens, on the Kullu-Manali highway near Manali 10 kms before Manali. The entire complex of cottage and the main building is designed to bring you close to nature. The river runs right past the door. The Span Resort is blessed with perennially cool air and amazing views of the river Beas. It provides superb panoramic sights of the valleys, and the lofty peaks of the great Himalayan range!

Apple Country Resorts

Apple Country Resorts, Manali is a beautiful resort perched on a mountaintop at the highest point in Manali. The resort is a place where time stands still. Where you can bask in the sunshine or relax in the shade.

The Himalayan

Built in the Victorian Gothic Revival style and perched at an elevation of 2003 metres, The Himalayan is the premier luxury resort in Manali area of North Western Indian Himalaya. In the midst of apple and cherry orchards, overlooking resplendent snow capped mountain peaks and waterfalls plunging down rock faces.

Foghills Cottages Manali

One of the best cottages in Manali. FogHills Manali Cottages name is a symbolic representation of Fogs surrounding the hills, that brings about a soothing and pleasant feeling in ones heart and soul.