Manali, stands at the
head of the Kullu Valley. One can have a panoramic view of apple
orchards and thick pine forests to the eternal snowfields of
Solang Nala, which shine a tantalizing stone's throw away to the
north. Manali has become increasingly popular with tourists,
giving rise to an eclectic mix of honeymooners, holiday-makers,
hippies, trekkers and traders.