Manali is nestled in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley at an altitude of 2050 m from sea level.
‘Manali’ The name evokes visual of snow covered mountains, lush green deodar trees, apple orchards, sprawling meadows carpeted with flowers, gushing blue streams with beautiful Beas river, a persistent fragrance of pines, flowers and freshness. Manali has been blessed with extraordinary scenic beauty. So lucky are those who have opted for Manali, a calm and quiet place in the Western Himalayas as their holiday destination. Away from the crowd of the cities. It is a nature lover’s paradise. From nature scenery to temples, from quaint little hippie villages to bustling upscale streets, river adventures to trekking trails. Manali has ever a reason to be the tourist magnet all year round.
Manali is located at an altitude of 2050 mtr (6726 ft) along with Beas River Valley. Manali has a population about 31000 people. This town is the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh and a roadway to other northern hill stations.
The town became a popular tourist destination only recently after the British visited it frequently due to the favourable climate and beautiful landscape and the rise of militancy in Kashmir also boosted tourism in Manali in the 1980s.
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