Manali

Manali is a town in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in the northern end of the Kullu Valley, formed by the Beas River. The town is located in the Kullu district approximately 270 kilometres north of the state capital of Shimla and 544 kilometres northeast of the national capital of Delhi. Besides natural charm and unparalleled beauty, Manali is known for its unlimited adventure opportunities, the famous Hadimba Temple, the scenic Rohtang Pass, the snow-laden Solang Valley and its delightful culinary scene.
one can explore Manali on foot, or try paragliding over its rolling green slopes and apple orchards. If you are coming here in winters, hit Manali’s snow-covered slopes for skiing. Adventure enthusiasts also come here for river rafting and trekking. A potpourri of cultures and experiences, Manali is the perfect mountain getaway for everyone.
 Manali also finds a place in the pages of Hindu mythology. It is said that one day, Varvasvata, who was the seventh incarnation of Manu, writer of the ancient text Manusmriti, found a tiny fish in the water he was bathing in. The fish asked him to take care of it as one day it would be of great service to him. He obeyed and took care of the fish until it grew up and then released it into the sea. Before leaving, the fish warned him that a flood would drown the world and advised him to build an ark. When the deluge came, Varvasvata and the seven sages were taken to safety by the fish, who is believed to be the first incarnation of Lord Vishnu.