Ascent into the preliminary Himalayan
region. October 2017
Vistas of snow caped peaks contrasts
with a previous visit to Manali. The town was then covered in a
carpet of snow, though its brightly colored dwellings and orchards
this time round. Tiny flags hang off buildings, fluttering, as a
signature of Buddhist influences in the region.
Shops close for the season in Old
Manali as the temperature drops. The folding bike is for up to 15km,
but to go further, I hired a 350 Royal Enfield.
Also there are walking trails to
neighboring villages with
interesting histories like the one that became the residence of a
famous Russian Artist.
At the top end of Old Manlai there's
remnants of traditional dwellings which are precariously juxtaposed
amidst the gradual development of apartment block styled structures
The Hindu Manu temple is situated in
Old Manali where a great walk joins to other villages.
Though its the valleys' of higher altitude that could be a topic for future travel to the state of
Himachal Pradesh.
