How is life in Manali?
I live in Mumbai and I can tell about life in.Twice or thrice I visit Manali in every year since 2008. I spent Most college vacations at Manali during Engineering......
Manali from my own experiences. Few years back I started a Travel and Adventure Tourism Company and shifted to Manali from my Parental Home in kinnour. Living there most of the time of year, I have mix to generally positive opinion about Manali .
So here are some of the things I believe can tell you more about life in Manali .
The Landscapes
Manali Night View from Prini
Manali and Beas River View
NH 505
The landscapes will keep you engaged all the times in its natural beauty without letting you bored for even a single day . Manali is spread across large Urban and semi - urban belt on Valley Through which Beas River flows due South . The aromatic Cedar Forests , lively and happening Downtown, rush of tourists and Views which are always different from any place you just stand and look. You can simply sit and relax in Manali and places around it. Incredible views of the Pir Panjal Himalayas will never let you stop praising the unmatchable beauty of Himachal Pradesh.
Riverside Forests
View from my home in Manali, Film Actress Kangna Ranaut is my two blocks neighbour
A cable car in Solang Valley
Forests across river basin in Manali
In a restaurant
Driving uphill to Rohtang Pass
Van Vihar in Manali during Snowy Day
Driving Down on NH 3
Areal View Of Dhungri Forest
Solang Valley
View from Beas River in January
Climate
I find it to be the best place in Himachal Pradesh. Having lived briefly in Spiti, Dharamsala and Lower Himachal, I can simply Vote for Manali because it offers the best Climate. Though, you may feel intense Sunshine and Bone Chilling Freezing winters but the city has on average 154 Cloudy Days a year, 40 warm days and 51 Snowy Days , which means you can simply do whatever you want without worrying about hazards of Extremity . The city receives snowfall from Late November to Late March and it’s a common thing to see your Car stuck in snow. You may want to wear insulated thermals and feel warm by drinking coffee and partying with friends occasionally. You have the best climate to experience.
Pir Panjal Himalayan Range
Nightlife
I have always loved partying and nightlife, especially in typical Himachal style . It takes me just 10–15 minutes to drive downtown and find the best Cafe where live music plays. I have options to pick from a number of Pubs and Restaurants where I would simply enjoy International Cuisines with Variety Of Drinks available at my disposal. I have met travellers from across the world who love this place for its indigenous lifestyle and nightlife.
Foreigners playing music in a Cafe
Exploration
I have hundreds of hiking trails to step on and go exploring the mighty hills around . I have done expeditions to Mount Friendship Peak , Beas Kund , Hamta Pass and also did several low altitudes treks around Manali. I have explored the region to core after permanently settling here in 2018. If you are a nature and Adventure enthusiast , you must not miss this place.
Exploring on NH 505
A Day hike to Burwa
Life in Manali is not similar to all who live here . Apart from Climate , people may not agree upon any common thing which affects all . The city is generally cleaner and it’s difficult to keep it as such because of a lot of rush of Tourists. People from across the country have some connection with Manali . Many locals have Tourism Business, Homestays and Hotels while non Himachali have invested heavily here. Manali is a Business making heaven for all . From a street Vendor to a Luxury Cottage , people from all walks of life make money in a hope to grow and become richer. Manali is also a cultural town having impressive history dating back to Vedic Era. Rural settlements on top of both the hills of valley are engaged in Tourism and Apple Production and many who do not have significant things to do here just move to Larger cities only to regret later in their lives. I would just say that Manali is an incredible place.
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