India is a land with diverse climatic zones. While the mighty Himalayas rise in the north, the sea makes it presence distinctly evident in the southern shores. If you are planning a visit to any of the pristine tourist locations in North India, a Manali tour package would be an ideal way of exploring the diverse richness of the country, we all know as India.
Day 1- Delhi to Manali
An ideal Manali tour package begins from Delhi and you will need to reach Kashmiri gate to board the overnight Volvo bus which will take you to Manali. The hill town in the state of Himachal Pradesh is located at a distance of 553 km from Delhi and is a real marvel of nature.
Day2 – Sightseeing in Manali
You will reach Manali by 10:00 am on day 2 of the trip. After relaxing a while in the hotel, you can head to the Hadimba Devi temple which is a rock temple designed in traditional hill architecture to Goddess Hadimba. This temple was built by Maharaja Bahadur Singh in the year 1553.
You can also visit Manu temple in Old Manali on whose name the town has been named as Manali. A visit to Vashisth temple is also highly recommended. The place 7Km from Manali town is known for its hot water springs which are known to possess healing properties and cures a person from any kind of skin ailment.
Evening is the best time to explore the Mall road of Manali and you can buy a range of traditional hill architecture based items from the local market. You can purchase Himachali Shawls, Caps, Tibetan Carpets and Buddhist paintings from the market. Alternatively, you can also try the local cuisine including Siddu at any of the eatery in this hill town.
Day-3 – Visit to Rohtang Pass
Day 3 of the tour can exclusively be reserved for exploring the raw nature for which Manali is widely popular. After having an early breakfast, you can depart for Rohtang Pass which is located at a height of 4,114 meters. The route passes through Gulaba which is known for its meadows and is a worth exploring place.
The climb further takes you to a small hamlet Marhi which is also a place for a stopover if you are a paragliding enthusiast. A range of adventure sporting activities take place here and if you are an adventure enthusiast, a stopover at Marhi is recommended.
Further up lies Rohtang Pass which offers mesmerizing views of Lahaul valley on its other side. You can enjoy a range of activities like ride on snow scooter and skiing at this mountaintop which is the first pass in the region when you head from Manali to Leh. Rohtang Pass is also known for Beas Kund which is origin of River Beas.
You can thereafter return to Manali in the evening and head back to Delhi the other morning. On the similar lines, you can also plan to avail international tour packages which will help you plan and enjoy your international travels without being worried about managing the tour.
Martin Wynn
