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.
For high mountain thrills perhaps nothing can surpass the magic of heli- skiing. The
sport is available in the area abound by the Hanuman Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba
and Chanderkhani Pass near Manali.