Solang Valley, Kullu Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Paragliding in Solang Valley

Solang Nala (Valley) derives its name from combination of words Solang (Nearby village) and Nullah (water stream). 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 are parachuting, paragliding, skating and zorbing.

Giant slopes of lawn comprise Solang Valley and provide its reputation as a popular ski resort. A few ski agencies offering courses and equipment reside here and operate only during winters.

Snow melts during the summer months starting May and skiing is then replaced by zorbing (a giant ball with room for 2 people which is rolled down a 200 metre hill), paragliding, parachuting and horse riding. A ropeway was recently opened. Going to the summit can be possible by ATVs, Ropeway or Climbing (Trekking).  [WIKIPEDIA]

Hotel Devlok, Manali, Himachal Pradesh

You would get many quality hotels in Hadimba road. Hotel Devlok with its aesthetic visage attracted my sight. Aesthetics may betray unless virtues don't complement them. The amenities of its super-deluxe rooms, the services, it's cuisine, its location and its staff, especially Mr. Gourav Verma and Mr. Chander Mani, add virtues to its aesthetics. They turned out to be advisors and friends in outlandish climes for days to come.About Hotel – Hotel Devlok is 3 Star Property situated in the middle of an apple orchard with an excellent pine wood forest view and with in the Manali township. It is on the main Road which leads to Hadimba Devi Temple from circuit house. It is approx. 600 meteres from Himachal Tourism office and taxi stand at Mall. HOTEL DEVLOK is ideally located on the vintage point which is away from the hustle and bustle of the market and yet it is only a strolling distance away. All room command a panaromic view of the lust green surroundings . Hotel Devlok is having 12 Super Deluxe Room , 5 Deluxe and 2 Family Rooms .

Address: Hadimba Road, Siyal, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131

Website: http://hoteldevlokmanali.com
Contact No. +91-9050903067

 

Himalayan Nyinmapa Buddhist Monastery, Manali

Location: Gompa Rd, Siyal, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131
It houses idols of Sakyamuni, the historical Lord Buddha , Guru Padmasambhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche, was an 8th-century Indian Buddhist master), lord Buddha, Hayagrīva ("having the neck of a horse", is an important deity in Tibetan and Japanese Buddhism. ‘Nyingma’tradition is the oldest of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art Utopia Complex, Manali

Location: Utopia Comlex, Near Hadimba Temple, Hadimba Temple Rd, Siyal, Manali, Himachal Pradesh 175131

It is located opposite Hadimba devi temple and houses models of Brahma temple, prasher temple, kamro temple (sangla valley), saraji temple (these kinds of temples were used as rest house by devtas while traveling), models of kinnouri, kullu, kangra traditional houses,  chehnai kothi,  and model of Gondia fort.  Model of Saraji devta with musical instruments and puja accessories, palanquin of whom is carried on the shoulders of male devotees from village to village during festivals. Traditional musical instruments like 'Dilruba,  Saarangi which were used in  the king's court for background music, used more abundantly in chamba district and  'Shehnaai' used during marriages,  folk dances and festivals also enhanced the charm of museum. 

Long wooden serving spoon, wooden containers, wooden curd Malan, wooden water containers, wooden dishes and trays, jewellery and jewellery boxes traditionally known as 'Baksu' made out of copper,  wooden,  and brass,  shawl worn by ladies traditionally called  'Pattu', traditional blanket known as 'Sela' were also present in the museum. 
Slippers of Lahaul made by sheep's skin, goat goat's hair and straw grass, woolen socks made by goat's hair, woolen rope natively called as 'Dora' tied by shepherds around their waist to provide warmth during cold, different types of hubble bubbles (hookah),  axes of iron,  cutters /scissors of iron,  bamboo baskets,  water pot made by clay and alage. Flask made by gourd (any of various hard-rinded inedible fruits of plants of two genera (Lagenaria and Cucurbita) often used for ornament or for vessels and utensils),

Museum of Himachal Culture and Folk Art Utopia Complex,
 Manali

Bhagsu Nag temple and waterfall, McLeodganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

Bhagsunag Temple: Temple of god Shiva situated around 2 km from McLeodganj Bazaar. Constructed by 1 GR by around 1800 century and then worshipped majorly by 14 Gukha platoon villages in Dharamshala. Very next to Bhagsunag temple is a water fall, one of the major tourist attraction spot in Dharamshala. Bhagsu Waterfall: This waterfall is situated at Bhagsu, 2 km from McLeodganj. It lies behind the Bhagsunag Temple. During Monsoon, the fall turns into a 30 feet cascade.

Saurabh Van Vihar, Palampur - A tribute to Saurabh Kalia

Location: Bundla Kandi Road, Uwarna, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 176061

Captain Saurabh Kalia (1976–1999) was an officer of the Indian Army who was killed during the Kargil War while being held as a prisoner of war by the Pakistan Army. He along with five other soldiers of his patrolling team was captured alive and kept in captivity where they were tortured, then killed. Captain Saurabh Kalia was born on 29 June 1976 in Amritsar, Punjab, India, to Mrs. Vijaya and Dr. N. K. Kalia. His schooling took place in the D.A.V Public School Palampur. Saurabh graduated in (BSc Med.) from H. P. Agricultural University, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh in 1997.

Jogini Waterfall, Vashisht, Manali, Himachal Pradesh

This is nearly 3 KM trek from Vashisht temple. Vashisht temple is 2 KM from Main market area of Manali and you can reach parking area of temple in 15 minutes by vehicle. After visiting the Vashisht temple complex you can start the trek. The trek route passes through narrow lane by the side of temple and it goes through apple orchids, tall pine trees small water streams.