Located at a height of 3,978m above sea level, the Rohtang Pass is a high altitude mountain pass of the Pir Panjal Himalayan range which connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Apart from this, there are many other points of importance for the pass.

Relating directly to the first Guru and founder of the belief of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, the Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara is a place of pilgrimage. The reason that this place is extremely famous is because of the natural hot springs here, and the legend has it that when Guru Nanak and his disciple had all they needed for a ‘Langar’ but nowhere to cook, the Guru told the disciple to life a stone from where the hot springs came out and they could cook their food.

Deriving its name from the nearby village, it is a side valley on the very highs of Kullu Valley and falls one the way of Rohtang pass. Solang Valley is extremely famous for the adventure sports and activities that take place here and vary from season to season. For example, the summer seasons sees the Solang Valley taking on activities like Parachuting, Paragliding, and Zorbing, whereas the winters see this place turn into an amazing skiing resort with the facilities and coachings all available during the appropriate season.

Hampta Pass or Hamta Pass is a high altitude mountain pass at an elevation of 4,270m above sea level and is a smaller corridor that leads from Kullu Valley to Lahaul Valley. Named after the village of the same name, the pass is like a gateway for the sheep and cattle herders of the Lahaul valley to search for pasture lands close by the high altitude cold desert of Lahaul, especially during the summer months.

One of the most scenic parts of the country, the Parvati Valley of the river Parvati is easily the most heart winning a destination in the entire Himachal Pradesh. The slopes of the valley are covered with dense and beautiful vegetation, with a number of waterfalls finding their way through the crevices of the region and adding to the beauty. No matter what the season, you will always find the place to be utterly beautiful.

Located at an elevation of about 4,300m above sea level. Located to the east of Rohtang Pass and near the Gulaba Village, in the Pir Panjal Mountain range. Named after the famous sage, Maharishi Bhrigu, the legend has it that he used to meditate by the side of this lake. Because of this, the place became holy and is one of the reasons why the lake never freezes even at such an altitude.

Popularly described as an ancient village, Malana is an isolated heaven in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The stand-alone village in the Malana Valley of the Malana River is cut off from the rest of the world because of the daunting presence of Chanderkhani and Deo Tibba mountains. With a strict following of their rules and customs, Malana is considered to be amongst the oldest democracies of the world, where the people consider themselves to be Aryans and direct descendants of Alexander, the Great.

A small village located in the embrace of the serene and beautiful Parvati valley, and on the banks of the river Parvati, Kasol is a name that needs no introduction. A favorite destination for the backpackers that arrive not just from every corner of the country, but also from various places around the world. Easily one of the most scenic and adventurous destinations of the state of Himachal Pradesh, it is the starting point of some of the most exciting treks of the area, including the names of Kheerganga, Chalal, Tosh Valley, Malana, Magic Valley and Grahan Village.

Some 3 km away and slightly uphill from Manali is the quiet and quaint little town that is popularly known as the Old Manali. A favorite of many backpackers and admirers of the Hippie lifestyle in the country, Old Manali is an altogether different world from New Manali. The less crowded, offbeat location consists of many tourists and nomadic souls, especially non-Indians, who stay here for pretty long durations.

At just a small distance from the Vashisth hot water springs in Manali are the beautiful Jogini falls. The main way to reach these is by trekking from the Vashisth temple. One of the most famous Kullu Manali Sightseeing spots, the stream that these falls plunge into eventually flow downstream into the Beas River. Falling from multiple levels, the water plunges from a height of almost 150 feet and forms a pool at the bottom which many visitors love to soak in and enjoy.

A north Indian river, the Beas originates from the famous Beas Kund and flows for almost 500 km before its confluence with the River Sutlej in the state of Punjab. The river acts as a source of water for the population of Kullu, Manali and even the Kangra region.

With its importance and relevance dating back to the Mahabharata age, the Hidimba Devi Temple is dedicated to Hidimba Devi, wife of Bhima of the epic. Situated in a cave, the temple complex is surrounded by cedar trees and is built on a rock protruding out from the middle of the forest. The place is sacred as it is believed that Hidimba used to meditate here with her brother before he was defeated by Bhima and she married him.

Not so far away from the city of Manali and located above the river Beas are the natural hot water springs of the village of Vashisht. These springs have resulted in the fame of this small town shooting to the very top amongst the international crowd. The temperature of the water is naturally maintained between the 43-degree Celsius and 56-degree Celsius, with a separate pool designated to only female visitors.

Established in the year 1984, this National Park of India covers an area of 1,171 sq km and ranges between altitudes 1500m to 6000 m above sea level. It is home to over 375 species of wildlife, all of which fall under the species of protected, prohibiting any hunting activities in the area.

Established in 1998, the museum is the heritage of the ancient times of Himachal Pradesh. It houses a collection of articles which depicts the ancient culture, values, tradition and art of the state. You can witness all the essential pieces of history which are rare and on the verge of extinction. You can expect traditional dresses, utensils, musical instruments, woodcrafts and more, which displays the forgotten lives of the people from Himachal Pradesh.

A beautiful and scenic village falling on the route to Rohtang pass and is famous for being certified and maintained as per the guidelines of the National Green Tribunal Act. Well equipped with all the necessary systems and computerized response structures, the village even has a highly effective waste disposal system, so as to maintain the pristine beauty of the village.