Solang Valley
When visiting Manali for holidays, two absolutely essential destinations in the itinerary are Rohtang and Solang Valley. Located 14 kilometers northwest of the main city of Manali, Solang Valley is one of the most popular tourist places in Himachal Pradesh. Situated on the way from Manali to Rohtang, this valley welcomes a large number of tourists every year. A favorite for adventure enthusiasts, from parachuting to paragliding, horse riding to driving mini-open jeeps, especially available to tourists of all age groups, Solang Valley has it all.During the winter, the Solang Valley is covered with snow, production skiing a sought-after sport here, with training institutes and instructors located in the valley monitoring the skiers and train beginners. As the snow melts, the skiing is taken over by Zorbing.Yes, Zorbing is as fun to watch as it is fun. One cannot miss out on this wonderful valley while staying here, one of the most vibrant and enjoyable places in Manali.
Rohtang Pass
Rohtang Pass, located just 51 km from Manali, can be reached only by road. The pass is located on the Manali-Keylong road at a towering height of 3978 metersMany blockbuster films like 'Jab We Met' to 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' have been shot here. A strange fact behind the name of the place is that it was so named because many people working in CBRE died trying to traverse this treacherous stretch.
Old Manali
Situated at an altitude of 6589 feet above sea level and 3 km from Manali, Himachal Pradesh, lies the city of Old Manali, a serene settlement situated at the water level of a valley with a vast coverage of apple orchards. Manali is divided into Old Manali and New Manali by the Manalasu River. Old Manali is led by a viaduct over the river. As compared to New Manali, it is tidy and less crowded, making this place a lot of travelers visiting this place more often than New Manali.
Hidimba Temple
Situated amidst the snow-capped hills of Manali, Hidimba Temple is a unique temple dedicated to Hidimba Devi, who was the wife of Bhima and the mother of Ghatotkacha. Surrounded by magnificent deodar forests, this beautiful temple is built on a rock which is believed to be in the image of Goddess Hidimba herself.Locally known as Dhungri Temple, the discontiguous, genre of Hidimba Devi Temple is completely different from any other temple with wooden doors, walls, and cone-shaped roof.The temple is a fitting dedication to its presiding deity Hadimba.
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