What to See in Kullu Manali
Nestled quietly in the laps of the mighty Himalayas, Himachal Pradesh is famous for its two hill stations-Kullu and Manali. Sight seeing opportunities are plenty in both these hill stations and as such a holiday here is highly rewarding.Kullu itself is a great repository of temples, national parks, lakes and walking trails. Attractions in Kullu include the Bijli Mahadev Temple, Dhankia Mahadev Temple, Basheshwar Mahadev Temple, Sandhya Devi Temple and the Gaurishankar Temple at Jagatsukh which is counted as one of the ancient capitals of Kullu and the Raghunathji Temple. The flora and fauna of Kullu is worth noticeable and the many nature parks and sanctuaries located here include the Great Himalayan National Park, Kanawar Sanctuary and nature parks at Gopalpur and Kufri.
Among the beautiful lakes in Kullu, there is the Dashir Lake, Brighu Lake and the Seruvalsar Lake. For the trekkers, the Chandra Khanni Pass and the Pin Parbati Pass are real treats. Other notable excursions in Kullu will lead you to Katrain famous for its fruit laden orchards, trout fishing and bee keeping industry. Largi is another place well known for its scenic wonders and fishing sites. A visit to Sultanpur Palace is also an important part of your itinerary.
The colorful festivals of Lohri and Kullu Dussehra are the added attractions of Kullu hill station apart from the main shopping hub known as Akhara Baazar. In Manali on the other hand, the places worth a visit include the Hadimba or Hidimba Devi Temple, Museum of Traditional Himachal Culture, Buddhist monasteries like Gadhan Thekchhokling Gumpha and Nyingamapa Gumpha, Naggar Fort, Snow Point or the Solang Valley, Manali Sanctuary, Manu Maharishi Temple, Manaligarh Fort, Rohtang Pass, Dassaur Lake, Beas Kund, Rahala Water Falls, Manikaran in the Parvati Valley, Nehru Kund, Vashist Temple and Hot Water Springs and Malana Valley.