Manali

• 32.2432° N, 77.1892° E (Altitude: 2050 m / 6398 ft)

Manali is a township in the western Himalayas’ Land of Gods (Himachal Pradesh), located in the Beas River valley. It is named after Manu, the Santan lawgiver in Manusmriti. The name Manali is believed as the derivation of Manu-Alaya ‘the abode of Manu’.

It is not only India’s adventure capital, but also a legendary land where one of the Saptrishi Vashista (son of Lord Brahma) meditated, followed by the next generation of Parashar Rishi, Ved Vyasa, and others.

Manu of India, Mises of Egypt, Minos of Crete – we believe they are all the same, despite the different names and historical evidence as the Manu temple in Manali. According to this religious belief, the human race originated here.

As a spiritual person, entering this heavenly land is your portal to divinity because tectonic plate fault lines meet at Rohtang Pass (3978m), which was a source of energy for Maharishi Vyasa for meditating after a bath in Beas Kund (3641m) every day, which is a multi-day trek for us.

It is the Himalayan Adventure Gateway to mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, skiing, trekking mountain biking, rock climbing, bungee jumping, zipline, and other activities in the Pir Panjal Mountains. For both domestic and foreign travelers, a one-stop location.

Rock Climbing in Aleo, Manali Himachal Pradesh India

In the reflection of adventure, Manali is labeled “Mini Switzerland” – we believe there is no comparison between the Himalayas and the Alps, as each has its natural charm. Even though we understand that Switzerland is a developed, sparsely populated country.

As there is always order amid chaos, one can compare Switzerland to a Mini Manali!

Exploring the Majestic Peaks of Manali

How to Get Here

There are two ways to get here: both Chandigarh and Delhi have international airports. If you intend to visit solely Manali, the best option is to book a flight from your home country to Chandigarh.

The simplest and most economical method to get here is by automobile. Roads link to several locations, including Delhi (540 kilometers) and Chandigarh (305km).

From Delhi

Road

•  HRTC Volvo: Distance 540km (13h – 14h)
•  Taxi: Hire a direct taxi from Delhi Airport.

Air

• From New Delhi to Kullu or Bhuntar Airport: Aerial Distance 366km (01h  25m)
• From Bhuntar Airport to Manali (Bus/ Taxi): Distance: 50km (01h 15m)

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Train (No direct train)

• From New Delhi to Anandpur Sahib Railway Station: Distance from Delhi 383km (07h – 08h)
• Anandpur to Manali (Bus): Distance from Anandpur 244km (14h – 15h)
• Anandpur to Manali (Taxi): Cab Travel Time 07h 30m

From Chandigarh

Road

• HRTC Volvo Bus: Distance 305km (07h – 08h)
• Taxi: Hire a direct taxi from Delhi Airport.

Air

• From Chandigarh to Kullu/ Bhuntar Airport: Aerial Distance 137km (50m)
• From Bhuntar Airport to Manali (Bus/ Taxi): Distance: 50km (01h 15m)

Resources:

• HRTC Volvo Bus
• IRCTC Train
• Pre-paid Taxi  check at the airport/railway station

Or Simply

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written by:

surender mahant

Since 1995, Surender Mahant has been a mountain guide. In 2001, he created Alpine Trek & Tours in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, and in 2017, he merged with Ascent Descent Adventures. Eco-friendly rancher with homestays in Manali H.P.

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Written by:

surender mahant

Since 1995, Surender Mahant has been a mountain guide. In 2001, he created Alpine Trek & Tours in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, and in 2017, he merged with Ascent Descent Adventures. Eco-friendly rancher with homestays in Manali H.P.