Manali

Beas Kund_Manali-Himachal Pradesh
Easily accessible from the Rohtang pass,the Beas Kund is the origin of the river Beas .The river gets its name from the great sage Vyas,who is said to have meditated here

 

Solang Valley-Manali-Himachal pradesh
Enroute to Kothi,close to the Rohtang Pass is the beautiful Solang Valley.There are marvelous views of the snow capped peaks & glaciers.Excellent ski slopes and good ski lift make it a popular tourist destination in winters.

 

Jagatsukh -Manali -Himachal Pradesh
At Jagatsukh,in the midst of a picturesque village, are old temples.The elegant Gauri Shankar shrine built in the 8th century is the earliest surviving stone temple in this area.and its a popular tourist destination

 

Vashist Spring- Manali-Himachal Pradesh
Above Manali are the sulphur springs at Vashist.Near the modern baths is an old old stone lined pool & it is a popular tourist destination.

 

 

 

Manikaran-Kullu-Himachap Pradesh
High up under the snowy peaks,of the parvati valley are the hot springs at manikaran. THe water from the steaming springs is noted for its healing properties.

 

Bijli Mahadev Temple -Kullu-Himachal Pradesh
The interesting Bijli Mahadev temple tower ,with 20m rod on top,attracts lightning which shatters the stone linga in the sanctum.The priest puts it together with a butter &grain mixture called sathu till the next time

 

Hidimba Devi Temple, also known as the Hadimba Temple, is located in Manali, a hill station in the State of Himachal Pardesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, sister of Hidimba, who was a character in the Indian epic, Mahābhārata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himālayas. The sanctuary is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground, which was worshiped as an image of the deity. The structure was built in 1553