Manali is one of the most popular tourist attractions throughout the country and it is also famous for being the best trekking region in India. Thereby there are some amazing Manali tour packages. Manali is a valley located in the lap of the Himalayan Mountain range in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Manali is situated at the northern end of one of the other favorite tourist haunt which is Kullu Valley. Manali, which is one of the most picturesque hill stations which is located at an altitude of 2,050 m or 6,726 ft, is flocked by tourists from all over the world. Located in the Beas River Valley, Manali is about 270 km away from the state capital Shimla and about 309 km from the popular town of Chandigarh. The Manali valley is also known as the famous 'Valley of the Gods' due to its history as well as its breathtaking beauty. The old village of Manali also has an ancient temple in the honor of sage Manu which attracts a lot of crowd throughout the year. The place located in the Kullu district is also very accessible from the national capital of Delhi which is about 544 km away.
Manali is a small hilly town, which has a population of 8,096. The town has historical significance as it was the initial point for an ancient trade route which went to Ladakh and then to the regions of Yarkand as well as Khotan passing through the Karakoram Pass. This town also gives the tourists an easy access to the Lahaul and Spiti district along with opportunities to visit Leh. These regions attract a lot of tourist attention during the hot summer months, and hence there are different sorts of Manali Tour Packages in the market. Following the increased political disturbances in the neighboring state of Kashmir, Manali experienced a huge surge in the number of tourists and visitors. Over the years this sleepy little mountain village transformed into a bustling tourist attraction with numerous luxury hotels and homestay options. During the summer months, the cafes and restaurants are full of activity serving a large number of tourists.
