Honeymoon in Manali
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Romantic,
beautiful Manali. Nestling like a rose bowl in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, makes it
a cosy, winter honeymoon hideaway. Outside, snowflakes fall softly, adding flecks to
silvery deodars. Inside, crackling logs light up an open hearth, while you keep warm with
steaming cups of coffee and snug rugs to huddle in. What can paint a more romantic picture
than the hush of Manali under a blanket of snow?
Manali is surrounded
by fruit orchards, deodar and pine forests, hot water springs, mineral springs, splendid
mountains, caves and temples. The mighty Beas hurtles through the town, carving a deep
gorge in its wake. The river is great for fishing and rafting adventures in summer, but is
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activity, flooded with shops, restaurants, trekking and mountaineering outfits and wayside
food stalls. But you can escape down many a cosy walk in the nearby forests, up pretty,
secluded mountain trails, charming villages and Tibetan settlements. Manali is an
adventure and mountaineering sports paradise, so if you are up to an energetic honeymoon,
remember to pack those extra woollies. Getting there
The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, near Kullu, 50 kms from Manali. Regular bus services
and fixed-fair taxis connect the town to the airport. The Bus stand is in the centre of town on the Mall,
with road connections from Kullu, Chandigarh (284 km), Shimla (270 km), Delhi (585 km via
Mandi) and most major north Indian cities. The nearest railhead is on the narrow gauge
line at Jogindernagar (135 kms).
Accommodation
Manali has no dearth of accommodation options, from luxury resorts and up-market hotels,
to guesthouses, tourist lodges and low budget hotels. Prices range between Rs. 600 to Rs.
3000.
Best
season
Each season in Manali has its own charm. Winters are snowy, summers are crowded and the
monsoons are heavy. The
best seasons are March-April and after the monsoons between September and November. Always
travel with sufficient warm clothing.
For more information, see Manali.
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