Apple Land

12 Feb 12 ( A day special to me)

Air-bus:

          It was journey in a metal bird which flew from Banaglore to Delhi, a early morning drive from home in a car in a cold breeze. It was an exciting moment for me to reach Airport, as it was first time I was travelling to North of India.

          Bags weighed and flight tickets were collected and we were ready to take off at 8.40am, it was a fine ride and surface of Bangalore seemed like valley view between clouds. A light breakfast, masala nuts was attraction in Indigo flight. We Reached Delhi around 10.45am, Sarder driver was eagerly looking for us in one of other terminal where in we had landed in different one, Finally 'Lucky' uncle found us luckly and we roam around Cannought place, had lunch in Rajdhani and also finished lots of shopping. Also got a quick glimpse of India Gate and proceeded to bus stand for our next destination.

13 Feb 12

Apple Land - Manali : 
      
        A tough challenging journey it was from Delhi to Manali, it was all most 4.30am in morning we heard a voice that bus won't go further, all passengers has to travel in jeep, and it costs 150rs per person. a tough challenge was infront of us to walk on ice covered roads without wearing any warm cloths, carrying 5 bags was very tough as there was heavy snow fall and rain, with great difficulty we reached banks of Byas(Vyas), which is said to be one of sacred river and took another jeep as the road from manali to kulu was blocked due to heavy snow fall many vehicles were grounded, some how we reached 'Kanishka', hotel where our booking was done.

       Our Guide Mr.Gautam and his brother Mr. Suresh were the THE Best guide we came across. Suresh is certified skier, and he is expert in mountain climbing too. He is currently working with bollywood movie troop for one of movie shooting.

As informed by our guide, Manali, got its name from Manu, who is the first human of Manu vamsha.It is said he ruled that place, it has foot prints of our two major era.

16 Feb 12

1. Vyas River: Vyas is one of very sacred river, which is said to be life of Manali people. It is belived that Saint Vyas was in meditation for long years in Himalayas and he is creater of it. It is one of longest river and said that its a tributary of Ganga, also said that it flows and reaches the borders of Pakisthan.
We finished 14kms of river rafting, in same river. Also our guide said that Krrish movie shotting was done in same place where Hrithik Roshan, catches fish from bare hand. It worth trying the rafting as the experience is awesome and you will live each and every moment when you ride boat. 

2. Manikaran: Its a holy place and its a symbol of unity between Hindu's and Sikh. Manikaran has a story unfold, it is believed that godess Parvathi, wife of lord Shiva, were in a discussion mean while Parvathi devi lost her nose ring, when she can't find, she asks Lord Shiva to search it for her, then Lord shiva ordered his follower, Nagadeva to search behalf of him, then Nagadeva searched all over but couldnt find it, so he starting chanting Shiva mantra, in this place and all precious stones from beneth the earth spins out, so because of this incident even now we can find hot water flow in between the river. Also a Gurudwara and Shiva temple is next to river. It is believed that if anyone takes bath there, all diseases will be cured.

17 Feb 12

Skiing: Skiing is one of activity in manali, to slide down on white snow and falling down without knowing how balance is fun, ride on Yak was also memorable, its fur is so think you will really enjoy the ride.

Shopping: Shopping in mall road is excellent time pass, buying wollen cloths are worth.

18 Feb 12

3. Vaishnodevi Temple: A beautiful temple built on the banks of river Vyas in kulu is one of the main attraction. This place consists of many other temples built in, you can find artistic wooden carving inside temple.

4. Bhuvaneshwari temple: This temple is on the hill of Kulu, narrow roads here makes place worth visiting. Here you can find artistic paintings of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna, Godess Parvathi etc.

5. Nagar Castle: Its the castle built in Nagar, kulu. A beautiful place where you can see snow cap hills. Its now converted as Hotel, still some of king belongings are kept for display. You can find a stone which is kept inside the temple, said to be sacred stone.

Here on our guide was Mr. Suresh, 

6. Hidamba temple: Hidamba temple is one of place where you can find glimpse of Mahabarath, Bheema who is one among Pandavaas, was married to Hidambi, she is said to be monster's sister. Hidambi worshiped godess Kali here as per Lord Krishna's order. Here you can also find Ghatodgaja temple also.

7. Club House: Shop and eat and refresh yourself here. You can try your hands on billiards, basket ball, carting and you can also play some games which are set there. One can try raplling and boating also.

8. Vasisth Kunda: This is also one of natural hot sulpher, the story behind it gives us the shades of Ramayana, Vasistha saint was searched by Lord Rama and Lakshman to invite for one of holy work done by their father Dhasharath, some how Lakshman finds Vasisth, but Vasisth refuses to go along Lakshman without bath, so Lakshman decides to bring out water using his arrow, but Vasist refuses and  brings out hot water using his magical power. So this place is said to be very sacred for same reason.

9. Tibetian Monastery: This place is in Manali town itself, near mall road and its place where you can find lot of Tibetian group living and Lord Buddha Idols. You can shop lot of house decorative items here.

       Next day we were ready with packed bags and depart for Delhi, Manali was a very good experience with lots of fun and adventure.