July 3, 2008

Kullu Manali

 
"India, a country of diversities in its rich cultures and travelling vistas. India imbue's in it a bemusing geography,with
snow clad views of himalayas in north, swhirling sands of Rajasthan in west, sandy dunnes along the crystal clear waters
of snarling beaches in south, pristine backwaters of Kerala.All these contributes to a lot of surprises along with pure enthral
and adventure. Kullu Manali in North India isHimalayas, Kullu Manali unparalleled in its zest for exotic. It moves on a
pulsating vibes of its adventure sports, heart numbing natural beauty and unspoilt valleys scattered in the back drop of snow
clad Himalayas."

Manali situated at an altitude of 6000ft , is a renowned hill station in India. According to a fabled story, when whole world
was drowned in a catastrophic floods, arose a place of unpeiriled natural beauty? It was Manali here the life prospered
again.

The unspoilt grandeur of Manali's natural beauty has to be relished for a soothing and stimulating delight to your drowsy
eyes. Beholding views of snow clad mountains, lonely walks through the narrow alleys in dense forests, emerald valleys,
exotic flowers, gurgling streams snarling their way through meadows, whole things weaves a sheer magic. Its wanderlust
naturals attracts creative movie directors and aesthetics that horde here in millions each year.

Manali can be hailed for a perfect family tour. It has a unique travelling palate that suits every tastebud, with its intrepid
of hikes and climbs finely intwined with sun bathing , fishing and plain lonely walkways through its natural beauty. You can
feel the chilling winds whistling across the vergant expanse of many apple orchards and fruit gardens nearby. Manali is also a
vital transcending point for interesting trek routes to places like Rohtang Pass, Lahaul and Spiti.

Hassle free Yaks are the lucrative travelling machines in Manali.

Manali seems to be a natural beauty embellished with sophistication of modern world in contrast to Kullu's laid back
naturals. You can avail a rarecomfort of venturing without a wallet, just use your plastic money at nearest ATM's, all the
leading stores, hotels and luxury resorts accepts VISA cards. Everything seems to be so spontaneous and hassle free here,
there's no hiccups or hurdles getting anywhere around the town. Manali is well networked to rest of region through its perennial
flow of taxis, buses, and flights.Manali is in the cusp of tourism industry here, offering an exquisite claque of hotels
and stays which provides a blend of luxury and affordability.At high end, you can embrace the luxuries of five star hotels, for
shallow pockets there's economical rooms available at a price just Rs 700 a night. If you're looking for an unique and
adventurous night obsessed with nature,a night talking to stars with piercing scents of deodar trees. There's forest cottages at
your service with prices staggering low just Rs1500 a night.

Adventures
After exploring the local naturals you must be craving for something extraordinary, surprising or may be adventurous. Yes,
Manali has in it plenty of adventurous sports for you to rejoice. The toughest trekking trails along the rocky terrains
of Rohtang valley will surely let you relive the dormant athlete in you. Imagine flying like bird sprawling your wings over the
world's eyes, this is not a dream, no more, enliven this virtual reality with Paragliding excursions on the breathtaking valley
of Solang. Don't miss the rare chance of gyrating the turbulent waters of river beas on a spunky kyak. For fishing enthusiasts,
Katrain, Raison, Kasol, Larji, and Nagar are some of the ideal places for trout.

Manali's quaint vicinity

You can search for solitude in its tranquil forest resorts that offers complete seclusion from outer World . Writer's find a
mystic solace in its mesmerizing deodar forests that ignites oodles of literary wonders.The towns nearby embraces an unspoilt
elegance in their laid back cultures, these regions looms on a mystery that's still been unfoiled to modern world's. Set
yourself on a lonely exploration path through an alley that follow up to a quaint village, just feel the people's warmth and
gesture here. They really treat their guests alike gods.

Kullu Kullu seems to be a nature's gift exclusively unpacked for you, with it's lush green expanse of valleys overlooking mighty
snowy-clad peaks, natural flora and fauna, all seems to be caught in a mystic unspoiled elegance.

Kullu is well known for its temples, rich crafts, finely embossed shawls and cultural festivals that enliven in Cannabis
in Wild, them the intense fervour of localites for their respected deities and age old customs and traditions. Its also
called " Fruit Basket of North India" for its abundant apple and plum production along with bountiful of vegetable gardens. But
one thing that adds an Illicit profanity to this pristine starlet is "Cannabis" , Kullu charas. It's easy and it's accessible here, thus eluding a lot of foreigners that come here in search for narcotic-highs. They love lurking the narrow alleys through wild cannabis. A confluence of regions enthralling beauty with celestial highs of "Kullu Charas". It's a bumper bonanza of for tourists and they don't seem to miss the
brigade.

Places to visit

Sultanpur Palace

This palace is a hot throb for aesthetics looking to plunge into the vibrant colours of kullu style miniature paintings. This
style showcases the simple laid back cultures and untouched natural beauty of the region.

Parvati Valley Manikaran Hot spring baths

After your gruelling battles with the naturals of Kullu Manali, it's time to satiate your mind body and soul with rejuvenating
hot springs in Manikaran. Manikaran is believed to be the hottest in the world. It's amazing how local people cook their
food by the spring and there are separate baths for men and women.

Other places of sheer scenic beauty

The road to Kullu Manali runs along the turbulent waters of river beas. Its flanked by lofty mountains and spreading
forests. On this road is Katrain, famous for its fruit orchards and its trout hatchery. Near Katrain, across the river, is a
small town Naggar, which came into being by the famous Russianpainter, Nicholas Roerich, whose artworks can be seen there.
Jagatsukh, the biggest village of the district on the Naggar-Manali road, is popular for its annual Chacholi Yatra.

Best time to visit here

The best to time be here is from April-October when summer are at their crest and winters to follow. The whole business
activities, hotels, rest houses, shops come to a stand still with winter seasons. The vibrant town go into a state of
hibernation after a dense snowfall each year. But with the onset of April month the whole town seems to be reingnited in same old
legendery charms, and natural wonders.

How to Get There
 
 Kullu Manali is well connected with perennial network of buses, trains and flights that run here throughout year, thus making these sleepy towns alive in summers, when the roads are busy and markets at smiles with flourishing tourism industry. There are daily flights with Jagson Airways from Delhi to the Kulu Valley's Bhuntar airport which is 10 km. from Kullu town where Taxis/Buses are available. The closest narrow ghauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 95 Km from Kullu. By road, the distance via Mandi is 530 Km and from Shimla this is 240 Km. From Delhi and Shimla, luxury buses ply to Kullu.

Conducted tours

Rafting trips on the Beas river, treks mountain biking tours, kayaking tours, etc are conducted by Gy Robins & Gerry Meffat,who operate Equator expeditions.

During the High Season, bus tours to Rohtang Pass, Manikaram and Naggar castle are conducted.

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