General Information
An important hill station of India famous for its adventure sports like
skiing, mountaineering, paragliding, etc.
State Name
Himachal Pradesh
Distance from Major Cities
Shimla >> 280 kms, Chandigarh >> 357 kms
Weather Climate
Summer - March - June, 25°C - 12°C; Winters - December to
February, 14.5°C - 2°C
Also Known As
Valley of Gods
Population
0.42 lakh
Language
Pahari(Local Dialect), Punjabi, Hindi, English
Restaurants
German Bakery, Chopsticks, Green Forests, Manu Cafe, Tibetan Kitchen,
Restaurant Italiano
Temples
Hidimba Devi Temple, Temple of Manu, Tibetan Temple
Monuments
Gadhan Thekchoking Gompa,
Wildlife
Manali Wildlife Sanctuary
Excursions
Rohtang Pass (50 kms), Arjun Gufa (5 kms), Jagatsukh Temple (6 kms),
Rahalla Falls (16 kms), Vashisth Hot Spring (3 kms).
Area
5.12 sq. kms.
Shopping
New Shopping Centre' Market, Bhutico - Government emporium
Things To Buy
Woolen goods, patterned shawls, Himalayan handicrafts like prayer wheels,
amulets, thunderbolts, masks, musical instruments, jewellery.
Airport
Bhuntar Airport (50 kms.)
Rail Road
Chandigarh (357 kms) & Jogindarnagar (166 kms.)
GOI Tourist Office
Himachal Pradesh Tourist Information Office, The Mall, Manali - 175131,
Himachal Pradesh
Best Season
April - Mid-July & September- November
