Explore Manali
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
Surrounded by majestic hills and woody forests, the quaint charm of Manali has captured the world's attention and has become one of the most visited destinations in India. The pristine River Beas flows right through the town, creating a mesmerising and spellbinding landscape. Nestled at one end of the Kullu Valley, Manali is a popular hill station with attractions such as the Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley nearby. Highlights • Hadimba Temple • Tibetan monastery • Vashisht Temple
Inclusions
What's included
- Donation fee
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Local English speaking guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Optional: Lunch
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
You will be picked up from fixed point / hotel leave for sightseeing. The 16th century Hadimba Temple is surrounded by cedar forests. The beautiful setting of the temple is a major attraction. The temple is dedicated to Hadimba, the wife of Bheema, one of the five heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The wooden doors of the temple are intricately carved and depict the forms of the Earth Goddess, Durga. The temple does not have an idol of the Goddess but a huge stone carrying her footprint is kept there.
After the temple, visit a Tibetan monastery and learn about Tibetan culture and customs. Spend some moments in silent contemplation within the peaceful precincts of the monastery.
Vashisht Temple is dedicated to the Hindu Sage Vashishta. The water here is believed to have curative properties. Sage Vashishta was the guru (teacher) of the Hindu God Rama. The village was the home of the Vashishta clan until 1534 when the Mughal Emperor Akbar seized the temple and the neighboring villages and banished the descendants of the clan to exile in the Pendjab.
Before ending the tour, spend some time browsing through the colorful shops on the Mall. The Mall is the main street of Manali. Once your tour will be finished you will be driven back to fixed point / your hotel.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- SITA World Tours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.
How it compares in Manali
- Its from-price is 40% above the median of the 42 experiences we list in Manali.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 42.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Manali
Manali is a Himalayan hill town in Himachal Pradesh, in the Kullu Valley on the Beas River, with cedar forests, hot springs and snow-covered passes.
Manali lies at about 2,000 metres in the Kullu Valley, where the Beas River runs between pine and deodar forests and apple orchards. Old Manali, a village of wooden houses, lies a short way north of the newer town. Hadimba Temple, a pagoda-style wooden shrine dating from 1553 among tall cedars, is dedicated to Hidimba, a figure from the Mahabharata.
Top-ranked sights in Manali: Solang Valley, Hidimba Devi Temple (Dhungari Temple), Manu Temple (Manu Mandir).
