| Attractions
in Manali |
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Hadimba Temple |
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Hadimba or Dhungiri temple in Manali is one of the most important
temples in the region. This four-story wooden temple is located
in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar.
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| Temple
Of Manu |
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Slippery
stones paths lead through the old village houses up to the
temple of Manu. Manali is named after the sage Manu who meditated
when he came in this area.
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| Tibetan
Temple |
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Tibetans
have a base in Manali too. There is a large modern Tibetan
temple to the South of the bus stand and also a small handicrafts
centre.
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| Arjun
Gufa |
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On
the left bank of the Beas, 5-km from Manali near the village
of Prini, is the 'Arjun Gufa' or the cave of Arjuna. In here
Arjuna practised austerities to get Pashupata Ashtra or weapon
from Lord Indra.
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| Gadhan
Thekchoking Gompa |
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This
Gompa dominates the Tibetan area around the bottom of the
Mall in Manali. The Tibetan refugees built the Gompa in the
late 1960's. The Gompa is covered with brightly coloured frescoes
and a mid size Buddhist statute. It also carries a list of
the martyrs killed in occupation of Tibet of 1987 to 1989.
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| Rohtang
Pass |
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Rohtang
Pass is the highest point, 4,112m, on the Manali-Keylong road,
51-km from Manali town. It provides a wide panoramic view
of mountains rising far above clouds, which is a sight truly
breath-taking.
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| Vashisth
Hot Sulphur Springs |
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This
small village near Manali is famous for its scenic beauty.
The village has a temple dedicated to Lord Rama and Vashisth
Muni.
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