![]() Kullu: Kullu town has made its name on the international tourist map for its famous Dussehra festival. Manali: Situated near the end of valley, Manali is one of the most attractive tourist spots of Kullu District. Manali is described with beautiful streams and birdsongs, forests and orchards and amazing snow-capped mountains. Manali is the real starting point of an ancient trade route which crosses the Rohtang and Baralacha passes, and runs via Lahul and Ladakh to Kashmir while divergent road connects it with Spiti. There is an interesting legend about Manali which goes to say that Manu, the author of 'Manu Samhita', established his abode here. The temple dedicated to Manu still exists in Manali village. ![]() Rohtang Pass: Numerous mountain passes lead in and out of Kullu, but one of the most popular with trekking facilities is the Rohtang Pass, about 3,978 metres above sea level. It is easily the most convenient route from Manali and throughout the whole distance provides a charming view of the nature. The length of the pass is about 1 km and has served as the route for many centuries for trade with Lahul, Ladakh and to far away countries in Central Asia. To the left of Rohtang Pass there is the little lake of 'Sar Kund' that is also called as Dashair. Jagatsukh: It lies on the left bank of the Beas and the road from Naggar to Manali runs through the village. It is about twelve km from Naggar and six km from Manali. In Jagatsukh some ancient temples are still in existence. The most important being the Jagatsukh Shiva Temple. It has a very chaste sculptured decoration. The temple of Gayatri Devi is also located near this temple. ![]() Nehru Kund: It is a spring of clear cold water and is about 6 kms from Manali on Manali-Keylong road. Solang Valley: It is a splendid valley between Manali and Kothi and offers the views of glaciers and snow caped mountains and peaks. The nearest glacier from Manali is in this valley. It is about 13 kms from Manali. Manikaran: Nestling among, sylvan surrounding in Parbati valley, Manikaran is famous for its hot springs. Manikaran, at an altitude of 1,829 metres and 40 kms from Kullu, has the finest hot water springs. According to an ancient legend, Manikaran is also connected with Lord Shiva and his divine consort Parvati. Gurudwara Shri Narayan Hari (Manikaran): Saint Shri Narayan Hari came to Kullu in 1940 from his native place Kamalpur (Pakistan) and settled in Manikaran. Initially there was nothing except two hot water springs in this place. He worked on the Gurudwara building and the 50 years long service bore fruit in the shape of present Gurudwara. There is an artificial cave near the Gurudwara built by the saint where he used to meditate for 40 days or so in a year. Dhar Deo Dhank Cave: This cave is 3 km from Nirmand towards south. The cave is quite deep and about 6 feet in height. There is a Shivalinga inside the cave. Local people consider it as a very sacred place. These places are worth visiting and they offer an enriching and tranquil tourism experience to the visitors. |