Manali

Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It’s also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.

Nearby places to visit are Kullu, Rohtang Pass, Marhi and Shimla. Manali has apple orchards on its sloppy land.