
It started snowing as we were 10 kms from manali.It was getting dark.Even then seeing snow falling on windows of our car was amazing.Being from shimla(another hill station),i didn't expected any thing different to see at manali.But to my pleasent surprise,it was a totally different experience.At
shimla you feel kind of on top.Snow capped mountains are seen very far.You see low lying hills near you.
But at
manali you are surrounded by high mountains all around you.
Kullu valley abruptly ends here by high mountains,other side to which there is
lahul spiti.
ROHTANG PASS is 50 kms from manali but remins closed throughout year because of heavy snowfall.It opens only in summer,and is the gateway to
LAHUL SPITI .

Just 14 kms away is
solang nala favourite tourist spot,covered by snow.There are skiing and para gliding facilities there.When Rohtang is closed tourist come here to see snow.I enjoyed my time there.I wanted to visit Rohtang but unfortunately it was closed.Roads were open upto kothi

Not to miss is that magnificent
HADIMBA TEMPLE in thick and tall deodar forest just 2 kms from manali and also
VASHIST(hot springs).