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General Information
Manali, known for its picturesque surroundings, is a magnificent spot with high mountains towering above it. Manali can be made the headquarters of a mountain holiday, with hikes, climbs & picnics punctuated with sun bathing and fishing etc. This hill town is popularly known as the "Queen of Hills ", is a beautiful spot in the midst of Pine trees, with high mountains towering above it. Manali was the preferred resting-place of Pandit Jawahar lal Nehru, where he chose to relax. He came in 1958 and stayed a month and then again in 1960. Afterwards, his daughter, Indira Gandhi, followed her father and chose the same spot for a short holiday

Facts and Figure :

Area Altitude Temperature Language STD Code Best Time Of Visit

5.12 sq.kms 1,926 metres. Summer :Max. 25oC - Min.12oC. Winter : Max. 14.5oC - Min. 2oC. Pahari, Hindi, English 01902. April to July and Sept. to Nov.

Manali Sightseeing :
»Rohtang Pass
»Jagatsukh
»Kothi
»Manali Sanctuary
»Rahla Falls
»Keylong
»Triloknath and Udeypur
»Solang Valley
»Beas Kund
»Vashisht Hot Sulphur Spring

How to Reach Manali:
Air : Nearest airport,Bhuntar 10kms, is connected by Indian Airlines, Trans Bharat Aviation with Delhi & Shimla.

Rail :Nearest convenient rail heads are Kalka, Chandigarh and Pathankot from where Kullu can be reached by road

Road : Kulu is well connected by road with Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh, Shimla etc.