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Loading…Stone-and-wood temple in Old Manali dedicated to sage Manu, said to be among the very few in India honouring him.
The Manu Temple stands in Old Manali, about 1 km from the town, and is dedicated to Rishi Manu, traditionally credited with the Manusmriti. It is built of stone and wood with a slate roof. Manali's name is traditionally traced to Manu. The walk up through Old Manali's lanes is part of the visit.
Within 1 km of Manu Temple.
Classic 5–6 day crossover from green Kullu side to barren Lahaul over Hampta Pass (14,065 ft); Jobra to Chhatru.
1553 pagoda-roofed wooden temple to Hidimba Devi set in a deodar forest above Manali, built over a cave shrine.
Side valley ~13 km from Manali known for skiing in winter and paragliding, zorbing, ATVs and a ropeway in summer.
Manali's main shopping street with shawls, woollens, Tibetan goods, jams, pickles and eateries.
16th-century wooden temple for Hindu goddess in Himachal Pradesh India
Old Manali cafe on Manu Temple Road known for all-day breakfasts like eggs Benedict and waffles.
Hillside village above Manali town known for traditional houses, backpacker cafes and the Manu Temple.
Riverside lounge on Manu Temple Road in Old Manali serving Asian and Italian food.
Shaktipeeth of Goddess Chhinnamastika in Una district with a gold-plated shrine, reached on foot through a pilgrim bazaar.
early 13th century Shiva temple
Hanuman temple on Shimla's highest hill (about 2,455 m) with a 108-ft Hanuman statue, reached on foot or by ropeway.
Hilltop Shiva temple above Kullu whose lingam is said to be shattered by lightning and restored with butter; closed in winter.
17th-century temple of Lord Raghunath (Rama), Kullu's presiding deity and centre of the Kullu Dussehra.
Hanuman temple on Kasauli's highest point inside an Air Force Station; ID needed and phones/cameras not allowed.
1852 neo-Gothic Anglican church in deodar forest at Forsyth Ganj, burial place of Viceroy Lord Elgin.
Kali temple built in 1845 by a Bengali Brahmin, near the Mall; linked to the goddess Shyamala, from whom Shimla's name is said to come.