Hadimba Temple: Dhungri or Hadimba Temple dedicated to Goddess Hadimba , built in 1553 in a clearing among ancient deodars. This temple constructed in pagoda style displays the finest example of wood carving on it. Hadimba was a giantess who meditated at his place. She married to Bhima, one of the five Pandavas who visited here during their exile (Mahabharata Period).
Manu Maharishi Temple: The temple of Manu Maharishi is located in Old Manali village, which is about1 1.5 km from the main town. It is said that Manu stepped off his ark in Manali to recreate human life after a great flood had deluged the world. The temples of Manu Maharaj found very rare in India. Manu Smriti was written by him.
Vashisth Temple: There is a 4000 year old temple of Guru Vashishtha on the right side of the springs, built by the king Janamjaya. Inside it, there is a black stone statue of the Rishi Vashishtha, clad in dhoti. The village Vashishtha is famous for hot water springs. There is also a 9th century old Rama Temple near hot Springs
Tibetan Monastery: It is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit and unwind the mind. The monastery has a huge gold faced statue of Lord Buddha. Visitors can buy carpets and other Tibetan handicrafts near the Monastery giving a very soothing feeling to the mind and body.
Naggar Castle
With hewn stone neatly packed in a horizontal mesh of timber sleepers, Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu built this medieval castle around 1460. Perched high on a cliff, this was the stronghold of the rulers of Kullu for over two centuries till they moved down the valley to main Kullu town. The castle overlooks the Kullu valley and apart from the spectacular view and superb locale, this has the flavour of authentic western Himalayan architecture.
Nicholas Roerich Art Galery: A short climb from Naggar Castle is Roerich’s old home in a peaceful garden with excellent views. The small museum downstairs has a collection of photos and his distinctive stylized paintings of the Himalayas using striking colours.
Solang Valley:
A splendid valley between Manali and Kothi, offers the views of the glaciers and snow-capped mountain peaks. 13 km from Manali, it has good skiing slopes equipped with an excellent lift. The valley is famous for various adventure activities like paragliding, horse riding, skiing and many more.
Kothi:
Kothi is quiet but picturesque spot, at the foot of the 13,000 ft Rohtang Pass, about 12 km away from Manali town, situated on the Lahaul-Spiti-Leh highway. It used to be the camping place when the pass had to be climbed on foot and it is now accessible by bus, jeep or pony. There is a beautiful P. W.D. Rest House amidst open surrounding, affording magnificent view of the snow-capped peaks and glaciers. Close to the Rest House, is an awe-inspiring gorge where the Beas enters a chasm about sixty-one metres deep and just a few meters broad.
Rohtang Pass:
Situated about 51 km from Manali at an altitude of 4,111 meters (`13,400ft) on the highway to Keylong, is Rohtang Pass. Here one sees the majesty of the mountain at its height and splendor. This is the only access to Lahaul Valley and for traffic the pass is open from June to October each year, remaining closed for rest of the year due to heavy snowfall. Rohtang pass is the gateway to Lahaul Valley just as Zojila pass is between Kashmir valley and Ladakh.
Manikaran:
At an altitude of 1,737 meters [5700] and a distance of 85 kms from Manali via Kullu & Bhunter, Manikaran is a famous spot in the Parvati Valley for its hot water springs, trout fishing and Ramchandraji’s temple. Thousands of pilgrims have their dip in the hot waters which are believed to be radioactive and good for such disease as rheumatism, gout, bronchitis, pneumonia and muscular pains. The water gushes with tremendous force is so hot, even rice, dal or vegetables can be boiled.