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Old
Manali is approximately 3 km away from Manali
town across Manalsu Nala. This is virtually unspoiled
Himalayan village makes visitors wonder with surprise.
Famous for temple of sage
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this place has developed its identity into multi
cultural hub entertaining both domestic & western
tourists with finest of ethnic products. |
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During peak of
tourist season ethnicity and tourism untie
together to offer cultural extravaganza. Plenty of
Israeli dishes and music which range from techno
to soothing instrumentals play here amidst sweet
incense of mediation fragrance sticks.
Old
Manali bears an outlook of cross cultural fusion |
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Tibetan Kitchen,
German Baker are the few famous names where one
can have reasonably priced cakes, breads, real
coffee, & trekkers supplies. Shiva Garden Café is
100m further uphill. There are plenty of good
choices for western favorites. |
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The last few years
have seen continuing building work in the lower
reaches of the valley. Higher up, newer guest
houses mingle with attractive old farmstead with
wooden balconies and thick stone tiled roofs. The
little bazaar gets a frivolous look with the
arrival of tourists specially westerners.
Crystal bargains,
embroidery over the T-shirts with SHIVA SHAKTI
prints convey a sense of belonging towards Indian
mythology.
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The old Manali has
few options for
Bike
enthusiasts. One can hire a Royal Enfield Bike or
popularly known as BULLET is easily
available for a rent of 400-500 Rs/day. |
With
growing number of guest houses old Manali has
plenty of staying options at reasonable price.
Cyber Cafe's
adventure &
trekking organizations have been operating
here since long. |
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