Manali is a beautiful hill station located in the Northern region of India, Himachal Pradesh. For decades, Manali has been considered as one of the most scenic holiday destinations for honeymooners, vacationers, as a weekend getaway spot, etc. What mystifies Manali is its beautiful milieu set amidst the tranquil Himalayas which makes it even more attractive.
There are many interesting tourist attractions in Manali that the traveller can visit from May to October when the season is at its best. Few prime attractions of Manali are:
Manali has witnessed a flurry of activity related to hydroelectric power and tourism. Unplanned and rampant construction has led to severe depletion of forests and pollution of river bodies, along with garbage being disposed on the side of the mountains. There has been a loss of habitat to various species of fauna, not limited to the Himalayan Monal, incidentally the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. This prompted the National Green Tribunal to intervene and limit vehicular movement on the popular Manali - Rohtang Pass highway, as well as Solang Valley. This has somewhat arrested the damage. However, a lot still needs to be done