Who on Earth can hate hill stations? We often relate hills to calm, soothing environment with low temperatures and campfires. Hill stations are ideal for mainly newly married couples who want to romance in winter and make some wonderful memories. No one can think of a hill station other than Manali to spend their honeymoon. Simply, it is heaven on Earth that mesmerizes people with its beauty and serenity.
Geographically, Manali is a town in Himachal Pradesh and is located in the Kullu district. Moreover, it is situated at a distance of approximately 270 km from the capital city of the state (Shimla). Apart from serving as the tourist destination of the country, Manali is also considered to be the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti districts.
The climate of Manali is subtropical highland with cold winters where the temperature ranges from -7 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius. The hottest day’s temperature stands at approximately 30 degrees Celsius.
People who follow the Hindu religion believe that Manu survived a great flood that destroyed the World totally. After this destruction, Manu again recreated mankind in this Kullu valley town. Manali is heaven for adventure-loving couples and different types of adventurous activities are present here starting from heli-skiing, and hiking to mountaineering and river rafting. Another tourist attraction is the wooden Hidimba Devi Temple in the middle of a deciduous forest.
Mostly, people enjoy trekking and river rafting in Manali because trekking let people explore this side of the Himalayas and the river provides excellent rafting options. The Parvati Valley lies by the side of the Parvati River having small villages such as Kasol, Manikaran, Tosh, and many more. There is a tunnel that helps people reach Sissu within a few hours, thereby making it accessible.
The snowfall is the heaviest during the months of January and February, followed by December and March. However, the luckiest honeymoon couples get to witness snowfall during the month of April also.
Whenever we think of Manali, we think of winter, snowy nights, and sitting beside a campfire, discussing old days, golden memories, and some nostalgia. Manali is not only a hill station, it is also an emotion. Wintery nights invite nostalgia and transport us back to our old golden days that can never come back.
Manali was earlier a sleepy village that slowly turned into one of the most popular holiday destinations in the nation. However, Manali tourism has flourished quite recently as compared to other hill stations with the establishment of some exotic resorts and hotels.
Solang is a combination of two words- Solang (which means nearby village) and Nallah (water stream). Situated at the top of Kullu Valley, this valley is ideal for honeymoon couples who want to unleash their romantic side amidst the valleys. It is popular for its summer as well as winter sports conditions that adventurous couples can take advantage of. Those honeymoon couples who want to enjoy the winter but are not very fond of snow can visit Solang Valley during the summer months when the snow starts to melt (from May). During this time, skiing is not available. Hence, the couples can then try out another sport activity zorbing.
Since Solang Valley is popular for its summer and winter fun sports activities, adventurous couples are very much attracted to this place. Some of the adventurous activities include paragliding, parachuting, zorbing, horse riding, and skiing (unavailable during summer). Recently, Ropeway has also been opened in this valley to attract couples who simply want to sit back, relax and witness the beauty of the valley without getting involved in any adventurous activity.
This holy place of worship is located in the Parvarti Valley, by the side of the Parvati river. The honeymoon couples can visit this Gurudwara and seek blessings for their conjugal life.
A high mountain pass located at the easternmost end of the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, Rohtang Pass and Manali are separated by a distance of 51 km. It is the connecting link between the Kullu Valley and Lahaul and Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Rohtang means “Ground of corpses”. This place has derived its name from this word because an uncountable number of people have lost their lives while attempting to cross it.
The pass is accessible from May to November and is not very high or difficult to cross on foot. But, the danger level keeps on fluctuating due to the unpredictable weather which may invite snowstorms and blizzards anytime. Rohtang Pass is famous for its mesmerizing beauty and unmatched charm. It is an ideal destination for honeymoon couples who want to explore the beautiful sight of glaciers, peaks, Lahaul Valley as well as the pure and divine Chandra river.
Manali is considered to be a resort town in Himachal Pradesh which is equally famous for its food. One of the most famous dishes of Manali is “Khatta” which is basically made from pumpkin. This is also considered to be a famous street food dish of Manali, prepared using pumpkin shaped in the form of crisped balls with dry mango powder. Another popular dish is Babru that belongs to the family of kachori (a crisp snack). It is prepared using black gram and is served with chutney.
Aktori is a type of cake which is prepared only in special occasions such as during festivals. It is made from buckwheat. Tourists can also try mouth-watering “Chana Madra” which is a yogurt-based curry made from chickpeas and rice. This dish is rich in vitamins, fibres, proteins, and minerals. Some other popular and taste-bud tickling dishes that tourists simply cannot afford to miss are “Tudkiya Bhath”, “Bhey”, “Mitha”, “Chha Gosht”, “Patande”, “Siddu” and many more.
The period from March to June is the best time to visit Manali. During this time, the temperature remains favorable and the couples can explore the beauty of Manali the way they want.