Manali, which is a hill station located about 34 kilometers away from the town of Kullu in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India, is a popular holiday destination for those who love to combine sports with holiday. The town is also called 'Queen of the Himalayas' because of its magical geography. Manali, which is located 2050 meters above the Himalayas and covered by very green grass in the summer and snow in the winter on the banks of the Beas River, is a very popular destination for Indians. The main reason why the town is preferred by many visitors is that it has a suitable geography for climbing, skiing and rafting. In addition, the communities of different races and hippie villages are found here. Honeymoon couples come to the town, which is surrounded by high hills, in order to take some fresh air and watch the snowfall.
There are approximately one thousand hotels in Manali which is the most important tourist attraction of India. These hotels welcome a great number of guests especially during the holiday seasons. There is also heavy vehicle traffic during these seasons. It is also known that there are houses of some statesmen in Prini Village located near Manali. The temperature in Manali is below -5 degrees from October to March. While the winter season is quite cold, temperature is around 15-20 degrees in the other months of the year.
The closest airport to the town is Bhuntar (Kullu) Airport. The distance between Kullu and Manali is about 50 kilometers. The best to travel to the town from the airport is using a taxi. Another option is getting on a bus going to Manali from Kullu.