This valley is famous for paragliding during summers and skiing during winters, cable ropeway, zorbing activities and many more.
14 kms from Old Manali.
There is no entrance fee however there are specific charges for the activities and visiting hours are from 10 am to 6 pm.
This ancient cave temple built in 1553 is located around 3 kms from Old Manali in Dhungiri Forest covered with cedar trees. It is dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima who was a character in the Indian epic, Mahābhārata.
There is no entrance fee to this temple and the visiting hours are from 8 am to 6 pm daily.
Also referred to as Jogni Falls, this beautiful waterfall is located around 7.5 kms from Manali bus stand and around 4 kms from Vashisht Temple.
Beas river view point area which is located around 3 kms from Old Manali and capture some memorable pictures of this river originating from Himalayas.
Here you can enjoy romantic open air lunch.
Mall road where you can shop for souvenirs, woolen jackets, sweaters, pull overs, shawls, blankets, gloves, caps, etc. If you are looking for original Pashmina shawls, then this is the right place.
Located around 5 kms from Old Manali, this 4000 year old ancient
temple is
dedicated to the ancient Indian sage Vashisht who was the Guru of Ram and Lakshman.
This
temple is
known for its hot water springs which is considered sacred and believed to have skin healing
properties.
There are separate Turkish styled bathing enclosures for men and women. You will
have to
deposit your sandals/shoes at the entrance of the temple which will cost you around Rs. 5 per
sandal/shoes.
There are two main monasteries in Manali that draw a large number of
tourists-the
Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa and the Himalayan Nyingamapa Gompa.
These monasteries are
surrounded by
several small shops selling beautiful handicrafts and carpets, made by Tibetan people living nearby
these monasteries.
At a distance of 750 m from Manali Bus Stand, The Van Vihar is a municipal garden
situated in front of the Tibetan market on the Mall Road, Manali.
The Van Vihar Park is beautifully adorned by deodar trees and is a perfect place to spend memorable
time with loved ones. A number of locals and tourists visit the park to relax and get the fresh
breeze of the Deodar trees.