Sunday, 5 April 2020

Manali part III

Good Afternoon All!!!

Yes, This is a tough time for all of us. We have to stay strong. We can't lose hope. We have to be optimistic about this situation. It’s true that we need to take this virus seriously. It’s capable of causing severe illness, death, and drastic long-term changes to how we live and work. It could even cripple the economy. But we needed to focus on the positive so that you have the energy and resolve needed to weather this storm. 
Together, we’ll get through this.

Here I am sharing details of our 3rd day at Manali. Because of the rain, we couldn't go to Paragliding. But then we decided to go to the River rafting, which wasn't our plan.   But it was a fabulous experience in chilling cold weather and river too. 

White Water Rafting On Beas River

The rafting experience in Manali on the unsettling waters of Beas river is an advanced adrenaline rush. The navigation in the white waters of the river goes on for a 7 kilometers stretch. The mountains and undisturbed green enhance the experience of your adventure. The climatic conditions and other facts considered making Summer(May-June) the best season for river rafting. This is one adventure sport for our lifetime. It was too chilled, but still, we enjoyed the splash of chilling water while rafting. 






After the river rafting, our driver suggested to Vist temple nearby. 
Vaishno Devi Temple
Vaishno Devi temple in Kullu is situated on the banks of Beas River and is 2 km from the beautiful town of Kullu, right on the way to Manali. Vaishno Devi Temple has turned into one of the most sought after religious places in Kullu. All temples here are multi-storied, and Lord Shiva temple is well placed between the Mountain. The main temple that appears like a cave is beautifully carved inside with life facility. But visitors are required to crawl inside it. To add to the delight of the pilgrims, the premises of this significant temple also houses a Lord Shiva temple. As a part of the temple’s service, the trust of the pilgrim center runs a ‘Laanger’ and ‘Saraye’ service which provides a free vegetarian meal and night stay to the worshippers. The River Beas flowing by the side of the Vaishno Devi temple is an added attraction.






After that, we went to Naggar Castle
The Naggar Castle is a famous castle located in Naggar. Naggar Castle is a magnificent historical structure. The castle was built by Raja Sidhi Singh in 1460 AD in an impressive combination of European and Himalayan architecture. The castle has a traditional architecture called Kathkooni, which uses a combination of stones and wooden beams.
In the year 1978, the castle was converted into a rest house and more recently into a heritage hotel that is run by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). The Naggar Castle has been recently renovated while keeping its heritage structure intact.








Last day at Manali we visited Manali Mall road. We Did  bit of shopping. 



And there we said goodbye to mighty Manali with a bunch of memories. 
Hope you enjoyed this post. Love to see your comments. 

Stay Home Stay Safe!!!!


Friday, 3 April 2020

Manali Part II

Hello, love ones,

I hope you all are safe and staying at home!! We have to stop spreading this COVID19. And we will do it. 
Nothing is permanent neither this COVID19!!

Today I want to share my 2nd day at Manali. It was an amazing day. My angel finally got to see snow!! she was super excited.


Skiing in Solang Valley:

We reach Solang valley. It is about 14km from Manali. Owing to the geography of the valley and its heavy snowfall-prone trait, Solang valley has turned into a major ski destination in India. Tourists while traveling to Manali often travel to Solang for its adventure fueled geography. Solang is little before Rohtang Pass; another major tourist attraction in the region.
After reaching there we did Zip Lining and most existing Skiing. Those experiences were beyond words. I can share the pic you can have a look. And you can see how happy my angel was :)






 





 







After playing a lot in the snow we moved toward Vashisht Hot Water Springs and Temple. 
It is a very beautiful place. It is believed that the temple has a history of more than 4000 years and the interiors of the shrine feature wooden carvings, antique figures, and paintings. What makes this destination even more unique is the presence of hot springs that are believed to hold healing properties. What’s more, the place also offers modern-day visitors a glimpse into the old history of Manali. You can also enjoy some shopping in the surrounding area – the woolens here are very famous.







I hope you like those pictures and you enjoyed it, as we did.
Awaiting for your comments. 
Again, please stay home, stay safe. We will beat this COVID19. 


Sunday, 29 March 2020

Manali Part I

Hello All!!


We all are waiting for some relief from this COVID-19, aren't we? Let's pray for our wellness and sound health.

Stay Home, Stay Safe!!

At the start of this month, we went to Manali(Himachal Pradesh-India). This was the demand of our angel. She wanted to snow. So we planned this vacation after her exam. 

Today here I want to tell about this trip in short. I am not a travel blogger, but just trying to explain our trip story. Hope you will enjoy it.

After exhausting travel when we reached Manali, it was raining there. The weather was too chilling there, there was snow everywhere. Our angel was at the top of the seven skies. She was enjoying even rain. We decided to roam around Manali. 
First, we went to:
1. Hidimba temple. 
Hidimba Devi temple or Hadmiba temple, it is one of the most popular temples in Manali. This four-story structure lies amid a forest, called Dhungiri Van Vihar. The locals have named the temple on the name of the surrounding forest area. Dedicated to Goddess Hadimbi (wife of Bheem, one of the five Pandava brothers of epic Mahabharata), it was constructed way back in 1553. The top conical roof is in metal while the other three square-shaped floors are roofed with timber tiles. There is also a 24-meter high tower.








2. Beautiful Tibetan Monasteries :
Manali has several colorful monasteries that represent the rich culture and history of the Tibetan people settled in Kullu and Manali.  These monasteries are surrounded by several small shops selling beautiful handicrafts and carpets, made by Tibetan people living nearby these monasteries. The Tibetan Monasteries also run a Thanks School of Arts and a Carpet-weaving Center to preserve ancient Tibetan art. The paintings inside these buildings depict events from Lord Buddha's life and the Kalchakra, i.e., the wheel of life fixed on the wall of the monastery shows the human life cycle. The Buddhists believe that rotating these wheels gives you salvation.








I wish you will enjoy my post. Do comment, I would like to hear from all you.
Please take care of yourself and you're loved one. We will win over this battle, we have to. Stay fit, stay safe.