Manali
Situated
in
the
central
parts
of
the
northern
state
of
Himachal
Pradesh,
Manali
is
at
the
head
of
the
Kullu
valley,
280
km
north
of
the
state
capital
Shimla
and
108
km
from
Mandi.
Manali
is
perched
at
an
altitude
of
2050
meters
above
sea
level
and
is
spread
along
the
banks
of
the
river
Beas.
In
winters,
the
temperature
can
drop
below
freezing
point
when
heavy
woolens
are
required.
Summer
temperatures
are
mild
and
light
woolens/cottons
are
recommended.
In
Manali,
one
can
find
high
mountains
shrouded
by
silent
snows
and
deep
boulder
strewn
gorges.
There
are
thick
forests,
filled
with
cool
breezes
and
bird
song.
There
are
fields
of
wild
flowers,
small
picturesque
hamlets
and
fruit-laden
orchards,
especially
apples.