Manali is a beautiful hill destination located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. 40 km away from Kullu to the north, Manali is situated near the end of the valley of on the National Highway leading to Leh (a beautiful place to see and explore in the state of Jammu & Kashmir). It is connected by road to the major North Indian cities such as Delhi and Chandigarh. It is developed into one of the most popular hill resorts in the past few decades. Many of tourists from all over the world come to visit this beautiful hill resort of India. Located in the upper reached of the Kullu Valley at an elevation of 1220 meters, it allows a breathtaking view of snow capped mountain peaks and wooden slopes both to the north and the south.