one km from the heart of the town and visit the 600 years old Hadimba Devi
temple with a four tiered pagoda shaped roof, a somber, wooden shrine set in
a cedar grove. According to the Mahabharata Bhima, who wanted to marry
Hadimba, first had to kill cruel demon brother Hadimba that he did in this
grove. Another exterior and door covered with handsome carvings received a
dubious token of gratitude from the king. He was so enormed with the results,
he cut off the artist's hand to prevent him from duplicating another temple that
might rival the Hadimba. The influx of Tibetan refugees in Manali has left its
stamp on the town. The new Tibetan monastery just behind the bus stop, in
an area called model town and adjoining it the Tibetan bazaar, are examples.
Farther north from Manali is Kothi, is quite village at the foot of the Rohtang
pass. Offering the dramatic views of massive snow-covered peaks. Dinner &
overnight at hotel.
Day 5:
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After breakfast commence drive to Keylong the capital village
of this valley, Keylong is a bustling village & a very interesting
market. Walk around Keylong & time permitting walk on the
other side of the hill stands the most
celebrated monastery of Lahaul called Khardung. Late afternoon drive to
Jispa for overnight camp.
Day 6:
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This trek starts from the Himachal region and ends in the
Ladakh region. Darcha is a village in the Lahaul valley of
Himachal region and is the gateway to the Zanskar valley in
the Ladakh region. Trek to Palamo (Chhalang Topko)
passing through two Himachal villages Chhika & Rarik, now the road is
leading till Palamo bridge, but it is better to do trek till Palamo, not by drive,
dinner & overnight camp.
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