An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kullu , Part - IX , Tourist places in district Kullu Continued.

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kullu, Part - IX , Tourist places in district Kullu Continued  :- 

Though the entire Kullu district is  having panoramic landscapes yet we are going to introduce the main tourist destinations which  can make our trip memorable .    

Panoramic view of Manali 

IMPORTANT PLACES  FOR VISIT :- 

 

1. Hidimba Devi Temple (हिडिंबा देवी मन्दिर) it is, 1.5 km from Manali built in 1553 A. D also known as "Doongri Temple" dedicated to the Goddess Hidimba the wife of Bheema , the great Gadadhar of Mahabhart. The temple is constructed in Pagoda art having  beautiful carving. It is built by Raja Bahadur Singh of Kullu

Hadimba Devi Temple Manali 

 2. Vashisht :- (वशिष्ट्) This place is having hot water springs and famous for temples of Lord Rama &Maharishi Vashisht. It is located on the bank of river Beas  well above the river. It is at a distance of, 3 Km from Manali. 

View of Vashisth Temple at Manali 

Vashisth Temple at Manali 

 3. Jagatsukh :- (जगत् सुख) It was the ancient capital of Kullu for about  ten generations, the original name of this place was "Nast" . Jagatsukh has a famous Lord Shiva temple constructed in Shikhara art. Here the famous old temple of "Gayatri Devi" and "Devi Sharvali " are also visited by tourists. Jagatsukh is 6 Km from Manali.  

Jagatsukh Manali Panoramic landscapes 

 

4. Nehru Kund :-(नेहरू कुंड) It is 6 Km from Manali , a natural spring of clean cold water , named on the name of  first Prime Minister of India  late pt. Jawhar Lal Nehru, who used to drink water from this spring during his stay in Manali. It is located on Manali Keylong road originating from Bhrigu lake. 

View of Nehru Kund Manali 

 

5.  Kothi :- (कोठी) Very beautiful, quite & calm place, 12 Km from Manali famous for movie picturisation scenes and resting resort for poets, writers and nature lovers. The rest house here  overlooks the narrow valley and having commanding  views of the mountains. 

Panoramic landscapes of Kothi village Manali 

 

6. Arjun Gufa :- 

 Arjun Guffa 

(अर्जुन गुफा)  It is a legendary cave  village "Prini" on the left bank where Arjuna  practised austerities to get the powerful astra "Pashupati astra " tourists used to visit this cave situated near Nagar about 5 kms from Manali town .

 

7. Tibetan Monastery :-   

Views of  Monastery at Manali 

It has a colourful Buddhist temple. This Monastery is famous for its carpet weaving and Tibetan handicrafts It is just 300 metres from Manali bus stand. 

Tibetan Monastery at Manali 

 8. Marhi :- (मढी) It is  barren landscape having extensive views of the mountains and valley , 39 Km from Manali. Marhi a mountain plateau is surrounded by green meadows strewn with myriad wild flowers. Fifteen kms short of 13050 feet high Rohtang pass on Manali-Leh road lies one of the most picturreque spot in this reigon. 

Manali Leh Highway 

Before the early seventies, Marhi was a halting place for shepherds and tradesmen, who would rest a while before taking on the steep ascent to Rohtang Pass. The pass turns very windy in the after noons and can be treacherous during winter, the local people call this fiery wind the " Biana" in harsh winters always took their toll and thus this place was named Marhi means graveyard. Now  Marhi is attracting the tourists and the tourists who visit Manali stop over at Marhi for the magnificent views in the daytime. 

 

9. Rahla Falls :- 

View of Rahla Water falls 

It is 15 Km from Manali, very charming picnic spot. Here river Beas hurtles down from a height of nearly 50 metres. 

 

10. Solang Valley :- 

Solang Valley Manali 

It is a very beautiful valley between Manali and  Kothi 13 Km from Manali. It offers  beautiful view of the glaciers and snow covered mountains. The plateau is used for camps by trekking Parties. 

Panoramic views of Solang Valley Manali 

 11. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mountaineering Institute :-

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mountaineering Institute Manali 

 This Institute was established in 1961A.D. it imparts training in basic and advance courses of mountaineering, adventure sports, rock climbing, skiing and trekking etc. 

 

12. Rohtang Pass :- 

Panoramic views of Rohtang pass 

It is situated at an altitude of 3978 metres from mean sea level at distance of 51Km from Manali on the highway to Keylong. Here we can see  a range of precipitous cliffs, huge glaciers, piled moraine and deep ravines. To the opposite is Sonepani glacier, slightly to the left peaks of the Geyphang snow covered. The Beas river rises near the crest of Rohtang from a block of Mica-Schist.To its left, , 200 metres higher, is the "Sarkund" a little lake, large number of people used to visit this place every year. The Pass remains open from June to October. 

Panoramic views of mountains Rohtang pass