Manali is one of the favourite hill station in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.It is situated in the northern end of the Kullu Valley, at an altitude of sea height of 2,050 m. It is surrounded by beas river valley. Manali is located in the Kullu district of himachal pradesh, about 270 km north of the state capital, Shimla. Manali is a small town, with a population of approx. 8,096. Manali is also begining of ladakh. It is well connected by road. It has become a tourist attraction in recent years mainly for honeymoon couples. Manali is an ideal place for newly married honeymoon couples.
The climate in Manali is very cold during winters, and moderately cool during summers due to this many peole came here to beat summer. The temperatures range from 4 °C to 20 °C over the year. The average temperature during summer is between 04 °C and 15 °C, and between −15 °C and 05 °C in the winter.Snowfall often takes place in the month of dember to february. The weather of manali is not stable, snowfall and rainfall comes suddenly.
According to villagers in ancient times, the valley was sparsely populated by nomadic hunters. The next arrivals in manali valley were the shepherds who arrived from the Kangra Valley and settled here to take up agriculture.
The British Government introduced apple trees and trout in Manali. The first apple orchard was set up by the British government near Patlikuhl.App,e is the best source of income for people in manali. It is said that when apple trees were first planted, production was bumper due to which apple tree collapsed.
Tourism in Manali received a boost due to decrease in the number of kashmir tourist after the rise of militancy in Kashmir in the late 1980s. There is a lot of hotels and restaurants in manali.
This is one of the ancient temple of manali. Hidimba Devi Temple made of mudwashed stone and intricately carved wood with a four layered pyramidal top. According to hindu mythology the temple is dedicated to Hidimba, wife of Bhima and mother of Ghatacha. The temple encloses an enormous rock and a 3-inch brass idol of the goddess. Ghatochkach temple is also near hidimba temple at a short distane.
Bijli Mahadev is a sacred temple in Himachali culture. Located at an altitude of 2,460m across the Beas River, it provides a panoramic view of Kullu and Paravati valleys.
The Great Himalayan National Park is one of the most famous place to visit. It is a home to numerous species of flora and fauna. This national park is also UNESCO World Heritage Site known for an exceptional natural beauty and biological diversity.
Climate of Manali:
The climate in Manali is very cold during winters, and moderately cool during summers due to this many peole came here to beat summer. The temperatures range from 4 °C to 20 °C over the year. The average temperature during summer is between 04 °C and 15 °C, and between −15 °C and 05 °C in the winter.Snowfall often takes place in the month of dember to february. The weather of manali is not stable, snowfall and rainfall comes suddenly.
History of Manali:
According to villagers in ancient times, the valley was sparsely populated by nomadic hunters. The next arrivals in manali valley were the shepherds who arrived from the Kangra Valley and settled here to take up agriculture.
The British Government introduced apple trees and trout in Manali. The first apple orchard was set up by the British government near Patlikuhl.App,e is the best source of income for people in manali. It is said that when apple trees were first planted, production was bumper due to which apple tree collapsed.
Tourism in Manali received a boost due to decrease in the number of kashmir tourist after the rise of militancy in Kashmir in the late 1980s. There is a lot of hotels and restaurants in manali.
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