Kullu :

Also called the valley of gods, Kullu is a most charming and beautiful valley spread out on the side of river Beas. The valley runs north to south of this river and is 80kms long and about 2kms wide. The 'Silver Valley' has nature's treasures that lie carelessly scattered as flowers on the high meadows. There is pleasure in every step you take in these enchanted valleys and in every gurgle you hear in the clear mountain streams. The valley is also famous for its exquisitely woven colourful hand made shawls and kullu caps.

Manali :

Manali is situated at the northern end of the Kullu Valley, Manali has spectacular views of snowcapped peaks and wooded slopes. The Beas rushes along its rocky course amid grassy meadows carpeted with wild flowers and wagtails hop along from stone to stone along the stream's edge. There are marvellous walks too, through dappled orchards and fairy-tale forests of deodar.

Manali literally means the 'Home of Manu'. Manu is the mythological character who is supposed to have survived when the world was drowned in Flood. He then came to Manali and recreated human life. Thus, the area of Manali is sacred and Hindus treat the temples over here as a pilgrimage.