Day | Description |
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Day 02 | Hadimba Temple , Kasol , Mall Road , Manali City Tour , Solang Valley , Tibetan Monastery , Vashisht Temple , Gaiety Theatre , Mall Road , Scandal Point , Town Hall , Viceregal Lodge |
Day 1: Hadimba Temple
Day 2: Kasol
Day 3: Mall Road
Day 4: Manali City Tour
Day 5: Solang Valley
Solang is a beautiful valley situated at a distance of about 13km from Manali. It offers a beautiful view of glaciers and snow capped mountains. It is a perfect place for skiing because the valley has fine ski slopes.There is a guest house of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports Manali is based here. This institute is the venue for winter skiing festival and also offers training in skiing to the tourists.The area also has a number of trekking and camping options making it a favorite amongst adventurers and thrill seekers.
Day 6: Tibetan Monastery
Day 7: Vashisht Temple
Day 8: Gaiety Theatre
Day 9: Scandal Point
Day 10: Scandal Point
Day 11: Town Hall
Day 12: Viceregal Lodge
Hadimba Devi Temple is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi wife of Bhima a figure in the Indian epic Mahabharat.It is constructed over a huge rock which is worshipped as a representation of Hidimba.It is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himalayas. The interior of the temple is maintained at its original earthen glory much in keeping with undisturbed natural beauty that surrounds the temple.The temple is a small heaven set aside in the dells of the Manali Valley and is a revered religious as well as tourist spot.
Kasol is a small village near Kullu, in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River, on the way between Bhuntar to Manikaran. Kasol is the Himalayan hotspot for backpackers. It acts as a base for nearby treks to Malanaand Kheerganga. It has good weather throughout the year and excellent view from all sides, with perfect scenic beauty. Visitors get to the unexplored and unnoticed village for the scenic beauty with flora and fauna. People get around the city for business reasons
The Mall Road is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shimla that enfolds many hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, banks, shops, offices, post offices, and tourist offices. People can walk up and down the Mall road slowly and enjoy the scenic views of the nature while sipping their favorite coffee. A lot of people gather at the Ridge and Scandal point on Mall road to meet and talk with friends, see the views of the Himalayan range and to do some shopping. The Mall road is connected to the Ridge at the Scandal point, where a statue of the nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai has been erected.
Solang is a beautiful valley situated at a distance of about 13km from Manali. It offers a beautiful view of glaciers and snow capped mountains. It is a perfect place for skiing because the valley has fine ski slopes.There is a guest house of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports Manali is based here. This institute is the venue for winter skiing festival and also offers training in skiing to the tourists.The area also has a number of trekking and camping options making it a favorite amongst adventurers and thrill seekers.
Tibetan monastery is famous for weaving different and colourfull carpets.It is one of the major tourist spot in Manali. Tibetan monastery is one of the oldest and famous place in Manali.There is the statue of Lord Buddha presides in the monastery. The architecture of the monastery represents the Tibetan style of architecture designed with hued frescoes. The major attraction of the monastery is the handicrafts of Tibetan artistry and the carpets that are woven and sold in the monastery.
Vashisht Temple is located at a distance of 4km from manali bus stop.The Temple is dedicated to sage Vashisht who was the kula guru of Lord Rama.The temple was once a meditation place for Vashishta Maharshi. It is among the most famous places to visit in Manali.The temple is believed to be more than 4000 years old.In the templethere is a black stone image of the Rishi wearing dhoti.The temple is decorated with excellent and beautiful carvings on wood and the interior of the temple is rather traditional which is ornamented with antique painting and figures. It is believed that when Laxman came to take the help of Vashishta muni for Ashwa megha yaga to warm up the cold place the muni fired an arrow to the ground from where hot water spring gushed out. Till now there is a belief that the water here is having medicinal values.
Gaiety Theatre is an ideal place for people who are interested in art. The antique Gothic architecture of this cultural edifice is worth capturing.It is the most popular attraction where legends like Rudyard Kipling Prithvi Raj Kapoor Baten Powel K. L. Sehgal and others have performed. It was designed by Henry Irwin in Gothic Style of Architecture the Same Guy who designed the Viceregal Lodge too.It was originally Built as a 5 Story Town Hall which Was Britishers’ Favorite Hang-out in Shimla.
The Scandal Point is actually the point of meeting of Mall Road with Ridge Road on the west side. It is an open area which serves as a place for meeting.The most common story told about the Scandal Point was that the Maharaja of Patiala was meeting with the British Viceroys daughter in 1982. He was banned by the British from entering Shimla. So he constructed a summer capital for himself at a small village called Chail. And the place of intersection of the Ridge and the Mall where he eloped with her came to be called as Scandal Point.The mystery behind the true story of Scandal Point name is still a mystery.
The Scandal Point is actually the point of meeting of Mall Road with Ridge Road on the west side. It is an open area which serves as a place for meeting.The most common story told about the Scandal Point was that the Maharaja of Patiala was meeting with the British Viceroys daughter in 1982. He was banned by the British from entering Shimla. So he constructed a summer capital for himself at a small village called Chail. And the place of intersection of the Ridge and the Mall where he eloped with her came to be called as Scandal Point.The mystery behind the true story of Scandal Point name is still a mystery.
The Town Hall is a renovated Municipal Corporation building of Shimla. Built during the British regime in 1910, the Town Hall exhibits architecture reminiscent of the pre-independence era, preserved in its original form. During non-summer months, the hill station of Shimla was governed by the Municipal Board established in 1851, which oversaw matters pertaining to water-supply, sanitation, roads and taxation. The Town Hall was built on the foundation stone laid by the Municipal Board. Located on the famous Mall Road, the large steps on the entrance of the building are highlights of the historic testimony. The steps are also a common site, where visitors click pictures. The Municipal Corporation building of Shimla comprises municipal offices facing the Mall Road and a library on the way to the Ridge on the upper end. The municipal office and library are in service from the time of the British regime. Over the years, the State Government has renovated the colonial architectural marvel.
Viceregal Lodge is also known as Rashtrapati Niwas.It was designed by British architect Henry Irwin and built in the Jacobethan style during the regime of Lord Dufferin. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888.Viceregal Lodge was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India.It has some of the most ancient articles and photographs going back to the times of the British rule. Viceregal Lodge is the most historically significant and architectural impressive building of the region that makes for a pleasant half-day excursion.