Beside the landscapes and trekking trails, there are some beautiful places in and around Manali. Ancient temples attract the tourists and of course photography lovers.
Hadimba devi temple
Hadimba Devi Temple, surrounded by a cedar forest, is one of the worth visiting places in Manali. It is built over a huge rock inside a cave where Hadimba(wife of Bhimsen) used to perform meditation. The temple was built in 1553 by local king.
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| Hadimba devi temple |
Temple of Veer Ghatotkach
Temple of Veer Ghatotkach(son of Hadimba and Bhimsen) is nicely nestled in a cedar tree. A temple without a roof. It is located about seventy metres away from Hadimba temple.
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| Temple of Veer Ghatotkach |
Manu temple
Architectured in pagoda style, the Manu temple is also a place of attraction in Manali. It offers some scenic views from its location. It is located near Beas River and is in close proximity to Mall Manali - the market place. Not much history is available about the temple.
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| Manu temple |
Vashishth Kund (hot water springs)
Situated across the Beas River, Vashishth kund is at a distance of approx.5 kilometers from Manali. The village of Vashist is famous for its sulphurous Hot Water Springs and is a popular attraction among tourist and pilgrims. The village is also famous for its stone temples which are dedicated to a local saint Vashisth.
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| Vashishth kund |
Beautiful photos of places of worship: you have shown another facet of Manali
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