Manali In The Winters

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Manali has a soothing and quaint quality to it. It is so silent and picturesque that it feels almost like poetry penned by none other than God himself in one of his rhapsodic moods. Situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh in north India, Manali scores because of its ambience, flora and fauna and the quintessentially beautiful landscape! Visiting this hill station during the winter is something which everyone should try at least once in his lifetime.

Winters are pleasant and cold in this part of the world and there is a lot of snow on offer. Manali is a round-the-year destination but if you are a sport lover, then the best time to visit Manali would surely be during the months of December-February. The entire region simply turns into a sea of white as snow takes over the majority of streets. Winter is also the time when nature comes alive. There are pleasant orchards and the woods appear silent and serene.

Kullu-Manali receives its share of snowfall during the winter and triggers hysteria amongst the tourists who make a dash to its top destinations to seek respite in cold. Solang Valley is one of the top ...
... places to visit in Manali since the region is congenial for winter games and has a salubrious ambience. It is the preferred destination for enjoying a number of sports especially paragliding which is extremely reputed in this corner of Himachal.

Some other winter sports that one can enjoy in Manali include:

- Skiing
- Skating
- Snow fight
- Rock climbing or mountaineering
- Hiking
- Trekking
- Camping
- White water rafting
- Angling or fishing
- Zorbing

Every sport is organized by tour operators and government officials with complete adherence to rules and regulations. All kinds of safety parameters are adhered to. But you must make sure that you are careful with the sport since any injury can be catastrophic to your grand holiday plans.

Rohtang Pass is another region which is a big draw amongst snow-lovers. It is quite hypnotic in terms of its landscape and easily lures backpackers and honeymooners with its romantic splendor.

Other favorite places to visit in Manali include Chandratal Lake or Beas Kund, Hadimba Temple, Mall Road and Vashish Baths. There are attractions of all kinds in this part of the state. Some regions have great natural locales while some are suffused with spiritualism or have a dash of history. The Great Himalayan National Park at Kullu is a crowd-puller and has some excellent birds of migratory nature. It is also home to some rare species of animals and winter is certainly the best time to visit Manali if you want to feast on its winged and furry beauties.

Overall, Manali tour promises a fun fiesta to every tourist, traveler, honeymooner or solace-seeker.

Author is a traveller and adventure seeker and loving her work roam around a number of travel destinations around the world. Currently she is responsible for writing about places to visit in Manali and managing best time to visit Manali.