Mighty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, misty woods, fast flowing rivers, enchanting lakes and flower filled meadows aptly describe Himachal Pradesh which is blessed with the most beautiful and spectacular landscape in the whole world.
Himachal Pradesh has the most preferred honeymoon destinations popular among romantic couples all over the world. The most frequented honeymoon destinations in the state of Himachal Pradesh are:
Manali is situated at the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. Manali, a veritable showpiece of nature with its unspoilt scenic beauty, is situated 40km away from Kullu to the north. Apart from well defined snow capped peaks one can see the Beas River with its clear water meandering through the town. The landscape is indeed breathtaking with its valleys, rivers, peaks, rich flora and fauna,and makes this place an ideal honeymoon destination.
How to Reach
The nearest airport is Bhuntar (50 km) from Manali where taxis and buses are available in plenty. The closest railhead is at Jogindernagar (135 km), Chandigarh (310km) and Ambala (355 km). It is 585 km from Delhi via Mandi and 270 km from Shimla. The luxury buses ply to Manali from Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi daily.
Manali Excursions :
- Rohtang Pass : situated 50km from Manali on the Manali-Keylong road
- Arjun Gufa : situated 5km from Manali on the left bank of beas
- Beas Kund : situated 50km from Manali
- Jagatsukh Temple : situated 6km from Manali
- Kothi : 12 Km from Manali on the Keylong road at the foot of Rohtang Pass
- Old Manali : situated 3Km from the present day Manali
- Rahalla Falls :situated 16km from Manali and 4-km away from Kothi,at the start of the climb to the Rohtang Pass
- Solang Nullah : 14 km northwest of Manali
- Vashisth Hot Sulphur Springs : situated 3Km from Manali
You can also indulge into shopping and The Mall in Manali serves this purpose. You can take back many interesting items ranging from clothes to decorative pieces and gift items. The place specializes in Woolen goods and is most famous for the brilliantly patterned shawls. You can also purchase assorted Tibetan curios such as prayer wheels, amulets, dorjees or thunderbolts, masks, musical instruments, jewelry and thangkas to keep the memories of the place alive even when you return back home.
The best time to visit the picturesque Manali is from May to October. There are dozens of places to stay in Manali depending on an individual's needs and budget.