Introducing Mandi
Formerly a trading stop on the salt route to Tibet, Mandi is the gateway to the Kullu Valley and the junction of the main roads from Kullu, Chandigarh and Pathankot. The town feels more Punjabi than Himalayan, with a large Sikh community and a sticky air reminiscent of the plains. Sprawling around the confluence of the Beas River and the Suketi Khad stream, the town is dotted with ancient Shaivite temples – at least 81 according to official figures – and you can do a day trip into the hills to visit the holy lakes at Rewalsar and Prashar.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Delhi to Shimla to Manali
by John555 10 August 2011
Otherwise, take a bus to Chandigarh (leaving all the time) and change there to Manali. You will arrive extremely late (in the night) in…
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RE: Delhi to Shimla to Manali
by WILLEMSPIE 10 August 2011
Shimla is a big detour on the way to Manali. There are early morning busses at the ISBT to Manali. I don't know when the last one depart…
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RE: LEH/MANALI TO CHANDIGARH by road
by rishabmaskara 03 August 2011
HI Makwa Leh to manali is a 2 day 1 night buy bus with a night halt midway. there are other ways too ( shared cab , Private cab, etc.)…
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