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The Kullu valley has an ancient town in its lap called Manali. Surrounded by towering peaks at an arm length, Manali's major asset is its proximity to the snowline. It is a flourishing orchard industry, a popular honeymoon destination and trailhead for numerous treks as well as a great countryside ideal for adventure sport lovers.
Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is the mythological character who is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. He then came to Manali and recreated human life. Thus, the area of Manali is sacred and Hindus treat the temples over here as pilgrimage. |
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| Enjoy the beauty of nature close from a nostalgic camp site in Kullu Valley. No matter if you are on your own or prefer to join a camp run by the Youth Hostel Association of India, you will remember your trip for a lifetime. The best months for camping in Kullu Valley are April to mid-June and mid-September to mid-October...... |
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| For the most adventurous, peaks in Kullu valley offer challenging playground for Indian and International expeditions as well. With an average altitude of 5,000 to 6,000 meters, these peaks have been tried by experienced mountaineers from all over the world. The large number of virgin peaks, easy access to base camps and the affordability of local....... |
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| A paraglider is a mixture of parachute and hangglider (delta). The shoot is made of a rectangular peace of rip stop nylon which is specially coated with polyurethane to avoid porosity. The shape is attached to a reed by lines. The canopy is constructed of a top and a bottom surface joined by a number of vertical segments, resulting in chambers known as "the cells"....... |
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| Himachal Pradesh is making itself quickly a name in the field of River Rafting or White Water rafting. In Kullu valley this thrilling sport can be enjoyed downstream on the Beas river from Pirdi to Jhiri on a track of about 16 km in length. The Beas River flowing through Kullu valley is suitable for not only white water rafting but is ideal for canoeing and kayaking too....... |
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| The region of Kullu valley is famous for skiing. Skiing involves sliding on snow with the help of a snow board or a pair of skies attached to your feet. Skiing courses and competitions are held every year at Solang Nala above Manali. The best slopes are available at Bhrigu peaks near Hamta. A little bit of summer skiing can be done even on the Rohtang pass....... |
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| The main trekking areas in Himachal are the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges easily accesible from Kullu valley. Several treks lead over from Kullu valley to Lahaul & Spiti, Zanskar, Kinnaur and Kangra. Most treks pass through rugged and unspoiled terrain, deep forests and beautiful streams. Many old temples lie along the way....... |
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| White water rafting in Kullu valley is done on river Beas from Pirdi (4 kms ahead of Kullu town) down to Jhiri, a stretch of approximately 14 kms. (Period Apr 15th-Jun end). The journey takes nearly one & half hour consisting of rapids from grade II & III....... |
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