At the northern end of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh lies the beautiful hill station named Kullu Manali. This hill station is located at a height of about 6398 ft above sea level. The Beas River and the snow clad Himalayan peaks make Kullu Manali a preferred travel destination for many national and international tourists who travel here every year during summers to spend some quality time away from the hustle & bustle of city life.

Travelling to Himachal Pradesh will also allow you to participate in a number of adventurous trekking tours along the Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass and Hamta Pass. In addition to this you can even take part in other fun filled activities like white-water rafting, fishing, skiing, paragliding, rappelling, rock climbing, river crossing and snow scooter riding.

While you are on a holiday tour to India, visiting Kullu Manali hill station is a must because this area provides several other attractive visiting spots like the Rohtang Pass, Hidimba temple, Vashist hot water springs & temple, Rahala waterfalls and Gauri Shankar temple at Dashal village. The Rohtang Pass provides a wide panoramic view of mountains rising far above the clouds. This is truly a breath taking scene. Close to this pass is the beautiful small lake called the Dassaur Lake. The Hidimba Temple on the other hand is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himalayas and is built over a huge rock piece.

Next is the small village named Vashist that has a natural Sulphur spring which is popular amongst tourist due to its medicinal values? You will even find a pair of old stone temple which was built years ago in the name of a local saint named Vashista. Then there are the beautiful Buddhist monasteries commonly known as the Gompas which you must definitely visit simply due to their sheer artistic beauty. The Naggar Castle and the Art gallery are some of the other interesting temples of Tibetan Buddhist lineages that are worth visiting in Himachal Pradesh. These are located between the old and the new Manali region. In fact both this places has some good hotels where you can stay while on a Kullu Manali Hill tour.

There are several tour operators in India who offers attractive holiday travel packages that make travelling in Himachal Pradesh smooth and comfortable. They not only arrange good boarding and lodging arrangements but also make provision for exciting activities like river rafting, paragliding, skiing, trekking and riding scooter on snow. For those who are here with their family and children, these tour operators arrange for a paddle boating in the fun park near Hidimba temple. All these will surly make your travel to Himachal Pradesh a memorable and cherishing experience and you will feel like returning to kullu manali hill station every year.

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