Kullu Manali The Paradise Of Himachal Pradesh

By Author: Ashima Banerjee
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Kullu Manali is one of the most popular hill stations in North India and the Himalayan region of the country. Manali is located in the lap of Kullu valley. The snow capped mountains, beautiful hot water springs, several adventure sports activities etc. are the main features which compels tourists to visit the pace. The place is however well known among the honeymooners. Arjun Gufa, Solang Valley and Rohtang Pass are the places of tourist interest which you must not miss on your tour to Kullu Manali.

Rohtang Pass is a popular pass of tourism attraction of Manali and is a wonderful pass located on the highway of between Keylong and Manali. It is the highest point of the region. This particular tourist spot is well frequented by tourist for its breathtaking panorama offered by this high elevated height pass of spectacular snow capped mountains and beautiful places surrounding it. Almost all the attractions lying on its mountain edges are all visible from it. Jeeping is one of the common excitements undertaken by most of the tourist in this particular site as skiing and other activities can be dangerous for its glacier adorned ...
... mountain lying on its side.

The Pass is located at the height of 4000 mts and is open for tourists only from June to October. This horseshoe shaped tunnel, is the longest tunnel in India. The tunnel is 8.8 Kms long and is built on Leh Manali Highway. This tunnel is made for the all weather road route, so that round the year connectivity is there with Lahaul - Spiti Valley. This Rohtang Tunnel is the only route to Ladakh, as other routes like Zoji La Pass on Srinagar - Drass - Kargil - Leh highway are blocked for 4 months by the heavy snowfall. These two routes (one Manali - Leh Highway and other Zoji La Pass) are the important routes for military supplies. This is the place where snow covered mountains will be seen even in summers also. This is the perfect location for Skiing in winters.

Rohtang Pass is one of the key attractions of India trips. Both children and the grown up can take extreme pleasure at this point. At this tourist spot there are couple of small local stalls from which the tourists can enjoy tea and coffee in order to resist the chilling temperature. In the month of October and during the early November, the tourists can view a number of frozen waterfalls on their way to Rohtang Pass. You will not only get enjoyment but also a type of peace in your mind. You are surprised to feel the nature.

Although rohtang pass does not facilitate with good accommodation property but you can enjoy a comfortable stay in Solang or Manali. Surrounded by nature these hotels provide gracious hospitality in its ancient traditional ethics and takes care of everyone with utmost hospitality. Due to the comfort provided by these hotels, today Indian as well as visitors from other parts of the world feel safe and comfortable to explore the beauty of this wonderful place.

As there is not a direct service to Rohtang Pass, one needs to go to Rohtang Pass through Manali route. There are Volvo bus services from Delhi, Leh, Shimla and Dharamshala. The distance between the Delhi to Manali is to 14 hours, Ambala to Manali is 10 hours and from Kullu to Manali is 1.5 to 3 hours. If a person wants to go to Rohtang Pass through Air, than Bhuntar Airport in Kullu is the nearest airport for the pass.

Rohtang pass is really a paradise of Himachal Pradesh. It is the most attractive place to be visited in India. At here, a person experiences the beauty of nature, freshness, relaxation, etc. Sights of glaciers and peaks can be easily seen from this place. One should definitely visit this paradise at least once in a life time.

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