Introducing You to Himachal Pradeshs Cherished Jewel Manali

1. Introducing You to Himachal Pradesh's Cherished Jewel: Manali Manali is made up of three adjoining hills, and each of these hills has its own village and temple. The three villages are Dhungri with Hidimba Devi temple, Vashishtha Village with Vashishtha temple, and Old Manali Village with Manu temple. Plan your vacation to this divine hill station with the most reasonable Manali hotel price per day. We are here with a list of some intriguing facts about Manali to kickstart your journey. Apple Varieties: Apple farming was introduced in Himachal by the British. Today, the state of Himachal Pradesh has come to be known for producing the finest varieties of apples that are even exported to several other countries. You will find about 50 different varieties of apples being harvested across the numerous plantations in Manali. Each family in Manali owns at least one apple tree, and apple plantations are often passed down the generations as a legacy! Lodge in cheap hotels in Manali and take a tour along the vibrant apple orchards.

2. Director’s Favourite: The timeless beauty of Manali has caught the eye of many a renowned director. You might recall seeing snippets of Manali in Bollywood hits, such as Bang Bang!, Brahmastra, Jab We Met, Krrish, and YJHD (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani). One of the bridges on which scenes from Hrithik Roshan starrer Bang Bang were shot came to become so popular that it has now been renamed to ‘Bang Bang Point’. Spooky Tales!: Does thinking of the Manali hotel price per day have you spooked out? Leave the spookiness to haunted tales and legends of the mountains. The route from Manali to Leh features about twenty-one hairpin turns known as Gata Loops. Several people report ghost sightings along one of these bends. As the local narratives go, several decades ago, a traveller was stranded in a truck and starved to death. Ever since, the ghost has been seen roaming these bends, asking people for water or a pack of cigarettes. Today, you can find a ghost temple where people offer bottles of water and cigarettes. Another spooky fact about Manali is the meaning of the name ‘Rohtang’, which literally translates to ‘pile of bodies’. Sky Cycling: Gulaba in Manali is known to house the highest Sky-Cycling track. The 350-meter track stands at an altitude of 9000 metres. Sky cycling is an adventure sport that involves cycling on a rope suspended in the air. Adventurers love it for the splendid birds-eye view you get while cycling. These fun facts will definitely make your visit to Manali a little more eventful and ‘fun’. Don’t forget to bring back with you a carton (or more) of delightful memories. And apples, of course!