Manali Travel and Tourism Guide

After my ridiculously long journey arriving in Manali, I was too tired to be good for much. Jai & I spend most of the next couple of days just hanging around in cafes, sampling what is considered to be some of the best herbal substances in the world, called ‘Charas’; Traditionally smoked through a pipe called a ‘chillum’ by Babas (holy men) it is supposed to help you on your path to spiritual enlightenment.   Manali is a beautiful Himalayan town in the North Indian county ...

Tomorrow the journey begins to Leh. Rohtang pass wet and muddy, churned beneath a thousand rumbling tatas, before the river crossing. Then shanti valleys, barren and beautiful in myriad hues of ancient rock, to Keylong. Me and my bike alone in the vastness of Gods canvas, minute and ridiculous against the backdrop of awe and wonder. Exitement bubbles as anticipation rises gently from my belly. Slight fear and hope mixing like watercolours swished in the cleaning bowl. Swirls of interwoven liq...

Stopped in vashisht, just opposite of Manali and Old Manali. It's a great place to rest, enjoy the amazing green view, get acclimitized a little at 2000 meters before going up to Leh (3500 meters). There are some nice treks in the area (look at the pics) and food and the other stuff :) are cheap and handy...

After a 10 hour bus journey from Dharamsala, I finally made it to Manali - we got there about 6.30am and the views were amazing all the way, watching the sunrise on the coach going through the mountains. A taxi driver recommended a place to stay called Manu Guesthouse, situated in Old Manali - I fully recommend it, it's only 150 rupees a night, with on suite bathroom and lovely people working there! That day I visited an old temple called The Dunghri Temple. I met a girl called Tatiana, and ...