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Manali Travel Guide
One day Varvasvata, the seventh incarnation of Manu found a tiny fish in his bathing water. The fish told him to look after it with devotion for one day it would do him a great service. The seventh Manu carded for the fish till day it grew so huge that he released it into the sea. Before departing the fish warned Manu of an impending deluge when the entire world would be submerged and bade him to build a sea worthy ark. When the flood came, Varvasvata and seven sages were towed to safety by Matsya the fish is regarded as first avatara of Lord Visnu. As the water subsided the seventh Manu's ark came to the rest of a hillside and the place was named Manali (2050m) after him.
As the earth slowly dried, here arose a place of breath taking natural beauty which was only appropriate for it was at Manali that life began again. Today this legendary cradle of all human kind is a prime holiday destination. There are high mountains surrounded by silent snows and deep boulder strew gorges. There are thick forests full of cool breezes and bird songs. There are fields of wild flowers, small picturesque hamlets and fruit laden orchards.
Tourist Attractions in Manali
Hadimba Temple
Built in 1553 and with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway.
Vashisth Temple
Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to the Lord Rama.
Monasteries
There are three recently built Tibetan monasteries at Manali.
Jagatsukh (6 km.)
The one time capital of Kullu. Here are old temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and to Sandhya Gayatri. the Arjun caves are just ahead.
Solang Valley (14 km.)
In a picturesque setting this has good ski slopes and picnic spots. HPTDC organises ski packages during winter.
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