Hadimba Temple
This temple, also known as Dhoongri Temple is situated about 1 km from Manali. The temple is dedicated to Hadimba- the wife of Bhima. Bhima is one of the Pandava brothers who visited this place during their exile. This four story wooden temple is located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar. Maharaja Bahadur Singh built the present wooden pagoda-like temple in 1553 AD after earlier structures were burnt down by forest fires. Standing on a stone platform surrounded by old deodar trees, the three-tiered temple is crowned with pennants, brass bells and a trident. Carvings of animals, plants and folk deities adorn the temple, while hunting trophies hang over its entrance.
Inside the shrine is the brass icon of the goddess, surprisingly tiny compared to the huge temple structure and the legendary prowess associated with her. The shrine is within a natural cave formation dominated by huge rock. A set of enlarged footprints on the rocks is believed to be of Hadimba, herself. In mid-July the idol from old Manali is brought to this temple for a major festival. As part of the frenzied celebrations, several animals including a buffalo and a goat are sacrificed to the goddess. The blood falling on the stones is channeled to the mouth of goddess Hadimba. Not for the faint-hearted, this ancient ritual draws large crowds, along with some pickpockets who take advantage of the spellbound mobs.

Manu Rishi Temple
Manu Rishi temple, 3 km from Manali, is a beautiful structure with a five- storey pagoda type of roof and a brass 'Kalasa' crowning the top. The temple is dedicated to sage Manu from whom human race is believed to have started. This land was known as 'Land of Manu' and was later renamed Manali after him.

Rohtang Pass
Rohtang Pass(4111 m) , 51 km from Manali takes you to the highest point on the National Highway. Rohtang Pass offers you a spectacular view of the valley. One can see the majesty of the mountains at its height and splendor here.

'Rohtang' in Tibetan language means a house of corpses. Perhaps this name has been given to the pass due to the chain of accidental deaths that occurred here from time to time. The weather is unpredictable and fast wind blows in the afternoon. Snow falls at a very high speed.

Gulaba Camp
A picturesque spot rich in herbal plants & flowers. Its beauty is to seen to be believed.

Kothi
Kothi (2530m) is a beautiful village situated to the north of Manali town and at a distance of 15km from Manali. Brooks gushing down from the mountains pass through the village and there you stand infatuated by the astonishing vistasIt offers a magnificent view of the snow-capped peaks and glaciers.

Solang Valley
Solang valley (2480m) is situated 13km to the north-west of Manali. The slopes of Solang are considered one of the best in the world for skiing; State & National level winter sports are organized here. Solang valley offers the view of glaciers and snow capped mountains and peaks. It has fine ski slopes. The Mountaineering Institute has installed a ski lift for training purpose.

Bhrigu Lake
Situated to the north-east of Manali at a distance of 6km from Vashishtha village, Bhrigu Lake (4270m) has been named after sage Bhrigu. There is a beautiful wild flower meadow called Gulaba near the lake.

Beas Rishi Lake
Beas Rishi Lake (3690m) is situated to the north-west of Manali and at a distance of 25km from Manali. The lake is very deep and transparent. The lake is mostly half covered by glaciers. The weather here is unpredictable and the best suitable period to visit is June to October.

Vashishtha Natural Hotwater Springs
Vashishtha village, 3km from Manali, is known for the hot water springs & the asceticism of Rishi Vashishtha. The temple of Vashishtha Rishi is 400 years old. In the temple there is a stone statue of the sage Vashishtha clad in dhoti, cap & a white shawl on the shoulder. The Tourism Department has built Turkish baths, 500 m away from the village.

Arjun Gufa
On the left bank of the river Beas, near Prini village, is the "Arjun Gufa" or the cave of Arjuna. It is believed that Arjuna practiced austerities to get Pashupata Ashtra or weapon from Lord Indra.

Jagatsuhk
About 6 kms. from Manali is the famous Shiva Temple in "shikara" style. It houses temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Sandhya Gayatri.

Monasteries
Manali is known for its shiny gompas or Buddhist monasteries. 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. Inside the brightly painted prayer hall is a statue of Shakyamuni (form of Buddha). The monastery is maintained through donations and the sale of carpets woven by the lamas within the temple workshop. A smaller gompha near the market has a large gold-faced image of Buddha, which is best viewed from its first floor verandah. Monks can be seen printing prayer flags in the open terrace..

Rahala waterfalls
is located at a distance of 27 km from Manali. It is a mesmerizing waterfall where the River Beas cascades in showers from a height of 50 metres. It is a beautiful picnic spot for the nature lovers. Rahla means a halting station. In the olden days sages, saints and pilgrims preferred to stay here overnight during there journey to Lahaul.

Reorich Art Gallary Naggar
Roerich Art Gallery is situated 2km uphill from Naggar bus stand. The gallery originally was N.K. Roerich's residence, later turned into the art gallery by his son Svyetoslav Roerich.

The art gallery is run as Roerich Heritage Museum by a trust formed by the governments of Himachal Pradesh and Russia. Prime Minister of India is the chairperson of this trust.

Nicholas K. Roerich embraced stupendous qualities. He was a master artist, a scholar, a writer, an archaeologist and an explorer. His reverance for the Himalayas inspired him to paint thousands of paintings of the Himalayas, sentinels of India.

A few of his excellent creations have been housed at the Roerich Art Gallery, in Naggar. The gallery preserves original works of Roerich on the Himalayas, quotations from Roerich and valued words of the visitors and the admirers.

The gallery remains open from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., except Mondays.

The Western Himalayan Institute of Mountaineering
The Western Himalayan Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports was started in 1960 and offers training facilities in basic and advanced climbing as well as courses in high altitude trekking, rescue research, skiing and water sports. The institute also provides trekking and climbing gear to adventure enthusiasts.

Manikaran
Manikaran town is situated in Parbati Valley at a distance of 45km from Kullu. The beautiful Parbati Valley is situated to the north- east of Kullu. Manikaran is famous for hot water springs that cure rheumatic pains. Manikaran is renowned for Gurudwara and Ram temple that bestows free lodging and food. Manikaran is famous for its hot water springs gushing out from below the rocks. Temperature of water varies from 88°C to 94°C. Presence of radium is one of the main reasons given by a German scientist behind the hot water springs. Rice can be cooked in twenty minutes in the hottest of springs.