Rohtang Pass is the main attraction in Manali. It is about 2 hours drive from our hotel. At the top of the pass air seems to glitter against snow as you look down over herringbone ridges into the other valley.
Atal Tunnel is a highway tunnel built under the Rohtang Pass on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh. At a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet in the world and is named after former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The valley offers splendid view of glaciers and snow-clad mountain peaks with excellent skiing slops. In summer one can enjoy para-gliding and other adventure activities like snowbike, atv, zipline, horse ridding etc.
Located amidst a peaceful glade, the temple is dedicated to goddess Hadimba Devi, who according to the local myth, was mountain belle rescued from her demon brother by Bhima who married her later.
Nestling on a slope with forests all around, about 100 meters above the left bank of river Beas, it commands a splendid and extensive view of the valley. It was the capital of Kullu state for about 1400 years.
It is famous for hot springs, Shri Rama Chandra ji Temple and Gurudwara. The water gushing out with tremendous force is so hot, even rice or vegetables can be cooked. It is rich in sulphur and good for rheumatism, gout, bronchitis and muscular pain.