Manaliis aValleynestled in the mountains of theIndianstateofHimachal Pradeshnear the northern end of theKulluValley, at an altitude of 2,050m (6,726ft) in theBeas RiverValley. Situated on the Beas river (Vyaas in Hindi) and near its source, it is a popular tourist spot for Indians in summer and a magical, snow-covered place in winter. A staging point for a number of treks (Beas Kund, Chandrakhani Pass) and sports such as white-water rafting, Manali is also on the road toLadakhvia the valley ofLahaul and Spitiand the Rohtang Pass which is the main attraction near Manali.
Manali
