We all must have been to Manali, sometime or the other, and yes those living in Delhi, you just can’t miss this beauty. But believe me, Manali in winter has a whole new look, it’s like someone has spread a white sheet on this beautiful land. It’s just about snow, snow and more snow as it takes over everything.
The drive from Kullu to Manali is simply picturesque, with a view as though someone has laid a white canvas here. With so much snow around, the childlike excitement in you is bound to come out. Whizzing down the soft, snowy slopes, making snow angels, snow-man is no less an adventure.
The scenic surrounding valley and hills all filled with snow transport to a land of that of “Fairy Tale”.
Known as the “Valley of the Gods”, located in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh this beautiful land enchants one and all. As winters happens to be an off season you can avail great discounts on your hotel booking. So don’t shy away from bargaining while doing the bookings.
The feel of snowfall and the snow flakes gently caressing your face surpasses all experiences. Though driving around the area during winter is bit dicey due to weather conditions but you can always enjoy the hot springs in a small village called Vashisth, named after a sage. And if you are bold enough then take the pleasure of bathing in this natural sulfur hot spring. And yes, those super enthusiast traveller’s can visit Solang Valley and Rohang pass (if weather permits) to get a feel of heaven on earth
One can see the feel of urban landscape in New Manali and Foodies you don’t have to bother as to how to satiate your tummy pangs. Get a bit fishy here, as you get the best and freshest of Himalayan trout served in most of the restaurants but for the best one try: Johnson’s Café. As you walk down the mall road you can spot vendors selling “gulab jamuns” much smaller in size than the ones you get in shops. Served hot they satiate your taste buds on any winter evenings.
With nothing much to do in winter as you walk down the Mall road you can spot constant influx of tourists and as you walk up-hill you come across Hadimba Temple, built in 1553, dedicated to goddess Hadimba Devi.
A holiday is all about relaxing, rejuvenating and recreating your mind and soul to catch up with the hectic urban life.
Recommenced places to eat: Jonshon Café for some awesome trout, Chopstiks for Tibetan and Chinese food. Driving: Beware of the mountain roads. Take chances to drive only if you are an pro in the mountains.
By Bus: Those taking bus be prepared that due to snow the bus can stop 15- 20 kms ahead of the Manali bus-stop. From there you can get cabs on hire
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Very well written simple short and crisp and the pics can get you an award!! Keep it up!!
Thanks Joy, for these lovely wrds of appreciation
Well documented trip…but to be honest i felt more hungry after seeing the fish…let us go to manali again next winter for a whole week…
there is something abt snow that makes every me as a traveller go weak in the knees (literally!!)…and ur pics reminded me of my ‘wintery manali’ expedition long long ago and made me realise that the ‘Tourists’s-Haven wala Manali’ notion has kept me at bay all these years…But now I have to go yaar…come winters!
‘Haven wala Manali’ is actually heavenly … Pack your bags and just go
amazing pics, so much of snow!! I should plan a trip very soon, do not want to miss this chance and then wait another year for this.. this has inspired me and given my lazy ass a push to do it..
Hey, it;’s awesome to see so much snow.. Like a Fairy tale… u shud go
After reading your piece I am planning to go to Manali again.
Grt.. u shud
That’s a nice bit of info out there. Will keep in mind when I visit Manali.
Hey as I was reading this felt like you were up in front reading it loud a very heart felt narration. True sprits of a travel junkie and me a very true jealous friend.
Forever Jinesh
Hey thanks Buddy… appreciate yur love for the blog
Sitting here in Dubai I am feeling cold & lovely!! What amazing pictures. It’s like the scene was set for you to click! Keep travelling & inspiring us!
Yo Purva, travelling keeps me going u know it… I shall .. always
Absolutely stunning pics
Manali it’s nice but has becomes of congested and dust of late. The snow at least covers up some of the dust.
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