It was a enjoying and refreshing visit at Kullu Manali.
On 1st day, we reached Bhuntar airport at 8:15 morning and then reached Manikaran directly within 1.5 hour or so. In between had breakfast at Himalayan Village ( sanjha chula) , which is approx 7 lm ahead of Kasol. The food , ambience, location( just beside parvathi river) , view from restaurant is really good..we spent good time . Hope one of the good hot spring is Manikaran with added view.
We have stayed in a location called Katrain , on the midway of Kullu and Manali ..18km ahead of Manali. We stayed 3 nights at Uppadhay Cottage. It’s in between orchards and full of green with a view of beautiful valley. The best thing of this cottage is it’s a home, away from home where you have a small staffed kitchen, if you want, you can prepare for you . Anyhow it was very useful for our 1.5 year child’s food preparation.
The owner and his family ( Uppadhays 9816027318) stay there and we have really enjoyed their company, other assistance. The home made food of them is good But we have really enjoyed every breakfast of them.
Enjoy the beauty mountains ( flickr.com/photos/51045913@N07/ ) at a distance on Fullmoon and Swings at Garden surrounded by peach, plum, chestnut trees.
On 2nd day, we have reached Marhi ( Rohtang pass) as cars were allowed to go till there , But surprisingly enjoyed mild snowfall along with rain. Solang vally is good , but due to rain was not able to spend too much time.
On 3rd day, it was local tour. But only these two are really worth- Naggaur Fort ( if possible have a breakfast here and enjoy the beauty of valley ) and Harimba Temple. You can taste Deep Fried Trout Fish at Mom’s Kitchen at Mall Road, its really good preparation.
On 4th day, we were supposed to start for Shimla , but as it was clear sky , we have considered to go again to snow point and this time the view was totally different and our decision to cancel Shimla was very much right. It was a day for photo session.
Overall the trip was really enjoyed by us and my advise will be :
Stay away from crowded area of Manali and stay in cottages for rustic and different view But you should have a facility of Car to lift you.
Weathers can change anytime , during my stay in mid april, we have faced 4 degree C at night also 16 degree after 2 days. So carry sufficient woolen dress.
Do not fix date for Snow point , decide depend on weather condition as it’s the major attraction.
If possible go for fishing at Beas river for 4 hours instead of visiting Vashishst, Manu temple, Jagatsukh etc.