A stunning hill station surrounded by massive snow clad mountains and thick pinewood forests, Manali has the twisty Beas River as its magnificent centerpiece. Manali in the state of Himachal Pradesh is popular for its breathtaking Himalayan beauty. Lying at an elevation of 6260 feet, Manali is the top spot in the Kullu Manali valley and is blessed with many attractions. Whether it is walking down the main market or visiting the secluded Hadimba Devi Temple, Kullu Manali tours are always replete with things to do and places to see. Enjoy cheap holidays in Kullu Manali, a hill stations offering the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. On a holiday in Manali, explore the Naggar Fort, located south of town and visit the hot water sulphur springs and temple at Vashishat, 3 km away. Kullu Manali tours must also include an excursion to Rohtang Pass, a snow capped area at a height of 3,978 metres. One can also visit Dassur Lake and Beas Kund located close by. While the road leading to the pass is closed during winter, summer is a good time for skiing on the hillside. Ski facilities are also available at Solang Nallah from January to March, where you can enjoy riding the 300 metre long ski lift. Of course a Kullu Manali trip is incomplete without a visit to the Buddhist monasteries in the region.Manali is a picturesque hillstation situated along the banks of the river beas and close to the snows of Himalayas. The scenery at Manali is picture perfect: glacier topped Himalayas looking down on lush, grassy valleys and forests of the valley. For long, Manali was a well hidden hippie Shangri-La ignored by mainstream tourists. All that changed when insurgency rendered Kashmir Valley inaccessible to tourists. Manali replaced Kashmir as the most popular destination for honeymooners and for those wanting to indulge in snow play.