Thursday, 31 March 2016

Manali, Himachal Pradesh

About:Himachal Pradesh &Manali,
Himachal Pradesh, a northern Indian state in the Himalayas, is known for its trekking, climbing and skiing, and scenic mountain towns and resorts such as Dalhousie. Host to the Dalai Lama, Himachal Pradesh also has a strong Tibetan presence, reflected in its Buddhist temples and monasteries, cuisine heavy on noodles and dumplings, and vibrant Tibetan New Year celebrations.
Area: 55,673 km²
Founded: January 25, 1971
Elevation: 2,319 m
Capital: Shimla

Population: 6.856 million (2012)
MANALI:
Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and also honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.
Manali is a small town as of the 2011 census of India, its population was 8,096.In 2001, Manali had an official population of 6,265.
The climate in Manali is predominantly cold during winters, and moderately cool during summers. The temperatures range from 4 °C (39 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F) over the year. The average temperature during summer is between 04 °C (39 °F) and 15 °C (59 °F), and between −15 °C (5 °F) and 05 °C (41 °F) in the winter.

Elevation: 2,050 m

Population: 8,096 (2011)




                Vashisht Temple in Manali.

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