Vashist is located at a distance of about 6 km away from the beautiful town of Manali in the Kullu district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This place promises to provide the visitors a wonderful view of the beautiful Beas River. The Vashist Hot Water Spring is one of the famous attractions of this region.

The hot water springs that are amply found in this region have made this small village famous to people from all over the world. The hot water springs that come out of the granitic deposits cover a huge part of the Himalayas in this area. The temperature in these hot water springs vary between 110 degree Fahrenheit and 123 degree Fahrenheit.

The Vashist village lies at the foot of a laterite accumulated rocky hill on the left bank of the river Beas. The hill is covered with a large number of pine and deodar trees. The ponds or the water kunds, as they are popularly called, can be found just at the center of the village. The region around these hot water springs of Vashist provides a majestic vies of the enchanting greenery all around.

A large number of people visit these hot springs near Manali every day in order to take a dip. There is also one tank specially reserved for women of this locality. These hot water springs are also a major source of water for many tourist spots in and around Manali. The place has two separate baths for men and women and also includes some stylish showers with direct supplies of hot water.

Manu Temple is located in old Manali, at a distance of approximate 3 km from the main market of Manali. The temple is dedicated to the Indian sage Manu , great Manu, who is said to be the creator of the world and the writer of “Manusmriti”. Though temple is situated in a congested place, visitors from across the globe come to visit it. The charming location of Manu Temple, on the bank side of river Beas, adds to its attraction.

The temple of great Manu was reconstructed in the year 1992, when the vaulted ceiling and marble floors were added. Manali Honeymoon couples are advised to wear dresses covering the knees and shoulders, while inside the temple. To reach the temple, one has to traverse through the slippery stone paths that lie before its premises. The ancient temple is a prominent place of worship for the local people of Manali, who arrive everyday to offer their pray to the creator of humanity. Local people consider it sacred and auspicious and visit it regularly. Its popularity also lies in the fact that it is the only temple dedicated to Manu – the creator of human race, in India.

Manu Temple has remained as one of the primary Manali tourist attractions, since times immemorial. It is believed to be the place where sage Manu meditated after stepping on earth. Manali has a distinct historical background that is appealing to most people who visit the pilgrim spot. According to Hindu mythology, Manu sage is the divine creator of the human race in the world. It was in this region that the sage dwelt and meditated. Whenever you visit Manali, make sure to see the temple too. The Manalsu River flows right next to the Hadimba Temple and on the opposite bank lies the old village of Manali, also known as the original Manali.

Manu is said to be the creator of the human race and in fact Manali gets its name from Manu Alava, meaning the home of Manu. You can opt to take a scenic walk up the hill to the temple, it takes about half an hour is well worth the effort. In fact, on the sixth day of Phagun, a huge fair dedicated to Manu Maharaj is held called Phagi and is open to all. Some sources say that the temple marks the spot where Manu Maharaj first placed his foot while getting off the boat that carried him during the world-destroying flood. Others say this is where he mediated. Either way, it’s a special spot and shouldn’t be missed.

Hadimba, a ‘Rakshashi’ in the Mahabharat has been deified and is worshipped in this area. According to Mahabharat ‘Hadimb Rakshash’ ruled some of the sub-mountainous tracts of the Himalayas. His sister was Hadimba or Hidimba.

The Hidimbi Devi Temple has intricately carved wooden doors and a 24 meters tall wooden “shikhar” or tower above the sanctuary. The tower consists of three square roofs covered with timber tiles and a fourth brass cone-shaped roof at the top. The earth goddess Durga forms the theme of the main door carvings.The temple base is made out of whitewashed, mud-covered stonework. An enormous rock occupies the inside of the temple, only a 7.5 cm (3 inch) tall brass image representing goddess Hidimbi Devi. A rope hangs down in front of the rock, and according to a legend, in bygone days religious zealots would tie the hands of “sinners” by the rope and then swing them against the rock.

About 70 metres away from the temple, there is a shrine dedicated to Goddess Hidimba’s son, Ghatotkacha who was born after she married Bhima.

As per another legend, the architect of the temple had to lose his hand for this masterpiece. King was afraid of duplication of the master craft and he ordered architect’s hand to be cut. This anecdote might have some portion of reality and truth, with only the temple being a mute witness. It is also said that this could not stop the master architect, who trained his left hand and at the request of the people, executed an even finer temple at Trilokinath in Chamba.

The temple is also known for a fair held every year in Hindi month of Sravan in the memory of Raja Bahadur Singh, who built the temple. The fair is popularly known as Bahadur Singh Re Jatar among locals. There is another fair too which is held on 14th May each year in the celebration of birthday of Hadimba Devi. Women around and from Dhungri forest come and celebrates this fair with music and dance.

13 Km from Manali, enroute to Rohtang pass, is this scenic village below which the river Beas flows through a deep gorge. The PWD rest house located here is ideal for a picnic. The Rahalla Fall at an altitude of 2500 m, 27 Km from Manali, offers an awe inspiring spectacle. Kothi is a beautiful and quiet spot. It commands a thrilling view. This place is famous for movie pasteurisation and resting resort for poets, writers and lovers of peaceful environments.

kothi, Manali Bottom of Rohtang Pass, Kothi (13km) is a picturesque village and has a thrilling view of the deep gorge through which the beast swiftly races., an idyllic village, which boasts of a superb view of the deep gorge, and the Beas river rushing through it. At an altitude of 2500m are the magnificent Easy to get to (except the walk!) The slopes above Kothi are a steep one-hour walk up from the road, but there are excellent thermals coming off the rocks and it is a favourite of the local eagles. Plenty of bottom landing in the fields around Kothi village.

The rest house here overlooks the narrow valley and has commanding views of the mountains. The site of the bridge provides an interesting historical episode in early annals of Kullu.

Situated on the road to Rohtang pass, a picturesque spot, Kothi is 13 kms. from Manali. A PWD rest house is situated on a ridge overlooking a narrow valley with a very good view of mountains and valleys.

Solang Valley drives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water streams from mountains).It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sport conditions.

The sports most commonly offered here are parachuting, paragliding, skiing, skating and zorbing. But it is not only famous for winter sports, it has also gained international recognition because of an “Ice Shiv Lingam” away from Amarnath in Solang Valley, popularly known as “Anjani Mahadev”.

One of the main attractions in Solang Valley is the Shiva Lingam made of ice.According to the local people, the “Ice Shiv Lingam” was discovered around 14 years ago by Baba Prakash Puri who later built a small temple and an ashram in the cave that houses the lingam. A large number of tourists visit this place between December and March to have a glimpse of nature’s creation. The Lingam is usually 20 feet tall and the spray of the waterfall from above serves as a natural ‘Abhishek’.

The place is also called Anjani Mahadev since it’s believed that Anjani Devi, the Mother of Hanuman meditated there. Vehicles ply upto a particular point after which you need to trek uphill or ride horseback. Acharya Pandit Naveen Shashtri offers pooja at the temple everyday and devotees are offered tea or kheer as Prasad in the temple.Just below the Lingam you can opt for some adventure sports like paragliding and skiing and zorbing.

The Rahalla falls are the result of melting glaciers. It is a natural spot where tourist can view the natural beauty. It is also become one of the famous tourist spot. It lies on the way to Rohtang Pass and the area around the Rahalla falls is marvelous, can’t be expressed in words.

It provides the very clear view of surroundings. Its surroundings also include silver birch trees, forest of deodar. The fresh and aromatic air provides relaxation, piece of mind to the visitors.

It is not difficult to reach at Rahalla falls. One can take the train to Manali and the further bus to reach Rahalla falls. It is approachable by bus, jeep or pony.

The Rohtang Pass is the highest point on the Manali- Keylong Road. It is also one of the most beautiful spots in the vicinity. Located at an altitude of 4112 meters above sea level, the spot promises an exquisite view of the surrounding mountain ranges.

The regions beyond the Rohtang Pass are remote and cut away from the reach of the tourists. These predominantly Buddhist areas promise you an ascetic and haunting view. Being a bit inaccessible to the modern civilization has helped the place to retain its pure and untouched beauty.There are great trekking opportunities around the Rohtang Pass near Manali, though the skiing scopes are limited.

In winter the mountain slopes are snow clad and they turn into perfect skiing slopes. This point is one of the main attraction for tourists coming to Manali.

This pass opens for tourist from April end to October end of the year. The permission to travel on this highway is given by Indian army after they clear the snow and inspect the road for it’s fitness and safety for movement of person and the vehicles. The same road connects to Leh Ladakh ( State of Jammu & Kashmir ) from Manali ( state of Himachal Pradesh). Sonepani Glacier and a small lake (Dashahr) are located opposite and left to Rohtang respectively.

One of the main attractions in Solang Valley is the Shiva Lingam made of ice.According to the local people, the “Ice Shiv Lingam” was discovered around 14 years ago by Baba Prakash Puri who later built a small temple and an ashram in the cave that houses the lingam. A large number of tourists visit this place between December and March to have a glimpse of nature’s creation. The Lingam is usually 20 feet tall and the spray of the waterfall from above serves as a natural ‘Abhishek’.

The place is also called Anjani Mahadev since it’s believed that Anjani Devi, the Mother of Hanuman meditated there. Vehicles ply upto a particular point after which you need to trek uphill or ride horseback. Acharya Pandit Naveen Shashtri offers pooja at the temple everyday and devotees are offered tea or kheer as Prasad in the temple.Just below the Lingam you can opt for some adventure sports like paragliding and skiing and zorbing.

The Anjani Mahadev Temple is situated 3 kms above the Solang ski slopes and people can reach there only by trekking or horse riding. Although, walking between six feet snow was not easy but tourists reached there in scores.

Itinerary:-

Day 01 Arrival at Delhi, proceed to Shimla
Almost all of our Manali Shimla honeymoon packages start here in Delhi. As you arrive Delhi airport, we will receive you at Delhi airport and proceed to Shimla. It takes about 9 hours to reach Shimla and would be good to have a few frequent stopovers on the way. As you reach closer to Shimla, the drive is steeper and hence would be good if you can target reaching Shimla a bit early in the evening. Check-in to the resort, relax in the evening and retire to the rooms, post dinner.

Day 02 Short trips within Shimla Local Sightseeing
After breakfast, take a short trip to some of the key attractions in Shimla. Jhaku Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Glen Forest and Kufri can be covered in the forenoon and if you are ready to travel, plan for Chadwick Falls in the afternoon. Also, spend the evening in The Mall. Return to the room post dinner and relax.

Day 03 Explore more of Shimla
Shimla has more to offer for someone who is ready to travel; Kufri is the winter sports capital in Shimla. Some of the other attractions include Chharabra, Tatapani, Arki etc. Get back to Shimla main town by evening, take a stroll of the city and retire to rooms, post dinner.

Day 04 Check-out and proceed to Manali
Around 9 AM, after having the breakfast, proceed to Manali. It takes about 9 hours to reach Manali. On the way, the key attraction is Manikaran, which is the world’s hottest spring, admired and worshiped by thousands. Target reaching the resort by evening, check in and relax in the evening.

Day 05: Explore Manali, take a tour and pursue some adventures
Manali has much to offer for a tourist in love with nature and also a lot to someone who is inclined on adventures. Naggar Fort, Hidimba Devi Temple, Tibetan Monstery etc are must sees to complete any great Manali Shimla honeymoon packages. Spend the evening in the town of Manali and retire to the room by evening, post dinner.

Day 06: Travel to Rohtang Pass and Solang Valley
Solang Valley is a famous snow point, roughly around 15 kms from Manali. Also, take a trip to Rohtang Pass, which is about 51 kms away from Manali. Both of these attractions offer some of the unique opportunities for photography and some of the breathtaking views of snow-capped Himalayas. These destinations are closed during winters, as the entire area would be blocked due to snow fall.

Day 07: Travel To Naggar and Jana Waterfall
Jana Waterfall

Day 08: Check out and return to Delhi
After having breakfast from the resort, check-out and proceed to Delhi. It takes about 11 hours for this return journey and hence target reaching before evening to catch the return flight.

Inclusions:

• Welcome drink on arrival at Shimla & Manali.
• Breakfast and dinner on all days at Manali.
• Room category: Special Honeymoon Room at Manali.
• One candle light dinner at Manali.
• Specially prepared Almond based honeymoon drink at Manali.

Bank Name: State Bank of India (Himachal Pradesh)
Account Name: Ashtvinayak Tours & Travels
Account No: 31761411073
Type of Account: Current Account
RTGS / NEFT IFCS Code: SBIN0002416
Branch Address: DOWNTOWN, D-COMPLEX, THE MALL, MANALI-175131, H.P.
City: KULLU
District: KULLU
State: HIMACHAL PRADESH

Day 01: Delhi – Chandigargh
On arrival at Chandigargh, On arrival check in at hotel, freshen up and take some rest at the comfort of the hotel room. Later in the evening enjoy visit to Rock Garden, where you will see various sculptures and idols made out of waste bottles, pots and electric wires. After the glorious tour return back to the hotel and enjoy delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02: Chandigarh – Manali
Morning enjoy healthy breakfast at the hotel and proceed by surface to Manali (320 kms/8 hrs). Manali a picturesque hill station located in Himachal Pradesh is outstandingly beautiful, primarily famous for its scintillating natural beauty and view of the lofty snow covered Himalayas. On arrival check in at hotel followed with dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Manali.

Day 03: Manali Sightseeing
After morning breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to visit Hadimba Devi Temple located amidst the wooded and serene surrounding, Manu Temple, Tibetan Monastery and Vashisth Village. Afternoon enjoy at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Manali.

Day 04: Manali Excursion
Morning after breakfast, get ready for excursion visiting to Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Rothang Pass and Marhi. Rothang Pass is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Manali where tourists can enjoy magnificent view of the snow capped Himalayas, pristine lakes, scintillating surrounding and snow all the year round. After visit to Solang Valley return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.( in Winter Car will be going only up tothe Snow point)

Day 05: Manali – Chandigarh
Morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive back to Chandigarh 310 K M (8 hrs). On arrival the glorious tour to Chandigarh Manali come to an end.