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Manali, famous for the
lavish display of natural scenery, is situated at the
northern end of Kullu Valley by the Beas river. Perched at
an altitude of 2050 meters above sea level, this beautiful
hill station is an ideal spot for adventure sport lovers.
It offers skiing / snow boarding opportunities not only
for professionals but also for beginners. Manali is
surrounded by beautiful deodar cedar forests and huge
peaks soaring to more than six thousand metres.
The best skiing slopes located near Manali are Solang
Nullah (Solang Valley), Kothi, Patalsu, Marhi, Gulaba,
Dhundi and Rohtang. These peaks offer some of the best
powder covered slopes in the world. Generally Manali
region is blessed with excellent weather, but the
conditions are subject to sudden changes. In Patalsu and
Rohtang slopes, summer skiing is also possible.
Manali is also a hot spot for Heli Skiing organised by
Himachal Heli Skiing (HHS) since 1989. Hanuman Tibba, Deo
Tibba, Chanderkhani Pass and Rohtang Pass near Manali are
known for their high peaks, thus forming a perfect
destination for Heli-skiers with experience. Powerful
helicopters including Bell 407, AS 315B Lama and AS 350B3
Squirrel carry the skiers to the top of a 14000 feet high
snow draped slope within ten minutes.
They are accompanied by internationally-certified heli-ski
guides who are experts in snow safety, rescue techniques
and mountain travel. After the ascend by helicopter Skiers
and Snowboarders can have a thrilling ride down to the
deep valleys through changing terrain, steep slopes and
through trees in a wide variety of conditions. Mostly
Skiing is done in high valley floors over 2000 mts through
Cedar forests and long rolling ridges over four thousand
metres high, in clearings between birch and oak forests.
The terrain offers skiing facilities sometimes as high as
5000 mts with vertical averaging between nine hundred
metres and twelve hundred metres.
Adventure Sports
White Water Rafting -
There's nothing more exciting that the thrill of rafting
the rapids on a foaming mountain river. River rafting in
the Himalayas offers some of the finest stretches of white
water in the world. Swirling and gliding on the roaring
waters as lush green hillsides flash by is a once in a
lifetime experience. Our hi-quality rafts and experienced
trained captain and crew ensure your safety at all times
while instructing you into the finer aspects of river
running.
Skiing & Snow Boarding -
Racing down a snow-carpeted hillside before you can be a
great experience. At HIMALYAN MOUNTAIN TREKKERS we provide
expert professional ski guides and Instructors to make
sure you have a great time skiing in the hills near Manali.
13 kms north of Manali are some of the finest ski slopes
in the country.In this white wonderland, HIMALYAN MOUNTAIN
TREKKERS organizes ski packages for both the novice and
the expert.
Paragliding -
Soaring a like a bird
into the sky and fly with the eagles, riding the winds,
savoring that exhilarating sensation called Paragliding.
That's the way Himalyan Mountain Trekkers feels about
paragliding in the mountains of Manali..
Manali and places around its offers a great flying sites.
Marhi 51Kms north of Manali and Solang valley, 13 Kms.
Both these places afford panoramic views of the valley and
the surrounding mountains and have excellent take off
points.
Camping You`ll Live In The Lap Of Nature Our comfortable
outdoor camp - sites have spacious tents and warm, cozy
sleeping bags to snuggle into. Throughout your stay, we`ll
serve You delicious veg or non-veg meals that do justice
to the large appetite, the clear Himalyan mountain air can
create. Our camps have western style toilets and wash
tents, beds in every tent, generator powered lights and
dining tents.
Jeep Safari Explore The Best
Kept Secrets Of The Himalaya On Four Wheels -
HIMALYAN MOUNTAIN TREKKERS
are a unique ecosystem. With all their ecological and
cultural excellences, they seem to be predestined for
tourism. Zones of refugia, they offer ideal conditions for
rest, relaxation and recreation for mankind. Man has
sought them for higher and nobler pursuits of life.
Many civilizations had their birth in the Himalyan
mountain environment. Now it is Your chance, to experience
the wonders. The jeep safari (tours) offer some of the
most wild, unpolluted, uncommercialised environments and
primitive surroundings with fascinating legends, lures and
Himalyan mountain mores.
Camping You`ll Live In The
Lap Of Nature -
Our comfortable
outdoor camp
sites have spacious tents and warm, cozy sleeping bags to
snuggle into. Throughout your stay, we`ll serve You
delicious veg or non-veg meals that do justice to the
large appetite, the clear himalyan mountain air can
create. Our camps have western style toilets and wash
tents, beds in every tent, generator powered lights and
dining tents.
Base Camps
Midway from Manali
Leh at Sarchu in the months July, August and September.
Near Manali at Solang Valley in the months May and June.
Treekking
Our regions Himalayas abound with trails
that crisscross this youngest and highest mountain range
in the world. Some are leisurely walks while other can be
more demanding involving the crossing of high mountain
passes over 4000m.
Himalayan mountain trekkers to serene hidden mountain
lakes; high altitude deserts and extensive plateaus;
remote villages; ancient temples and antiquated
monasteries..
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Hadimba Temple
Hadimba or Dhungiri temple in Manali is one of the most important temples in the region. This four-story wooden temple is located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar.
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Rahalla Falls
Beyond which is the Rohtang Pass, 51 kms from Manali. Located at a height of 3980 m, the Pass once served as a crucial trade route, and still remains the gateway to the districts of Lahaul and Spiti.The Pass is open from June to November each year, and provides wonderful views of the entire surroundings
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Monasteries
Manali also houses three Tibetan monasteries, that have
been built recently. There are three recently built
Tibetan monasteries at Manali.
Arjun Gufa
Five kms from Manali near the village of Prini is the
Arjun Gufa, Arjuna's cave. Arjuna, one of the Pandava
brothers, is believed to have performed his penance
here.
JAGATSUKH (6 kms)
The one time capital of
Kullu. Here are old temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and
to Sandhya Gayatri. The Arjun caves are just ahead.
ADVENTURE & FISHING
The Mountaineering Institute in Manali organises skiing,
rock climbing and mountaineering courses. The common
trek routes lead out from Manali to Leh, Bhrigu Lake,
Chandratal, and Spiti. For fishing enthusiasts, Katrain,
Raison, Kasol, Larji, and Nagar are some of the ideal
places for trout.
Rohtang Pass
Rohtang Pass, 51 kms from Manali. Located at a height of
3980 m, the Pass once served as a crucial trade route,
and still remains the gateway to the districts of Lahaul
and Spiti
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Manu Temple
Manu Temple (2 kms): This
is dedicated to the sage Manu. Just near the Hadimba
temple flows the Manalsu River, that culminates in the
main Beas river. Across the Manalsu river is the
original village of Manali, that houses the ancient
temple of the sage Manu. Manali itself is named after
Manu, who is said to have dwelt here.
Solang Valley
Solang Nullah is in a side valley at the top of the
Kullu valley. It is the site of Manali’s ski school and,
once the snow has gone, all the local paragliding
'schools'. Phatru is a steep, rocky face above Solang
Nullah, facing roughly east. Take-off is about one
hour’s climb above the ski school.
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