44-855: Manali may refer to: Places in India [ edit ] Manali, Himachal Pradesh Manali, Chennai Manali Pudhunagar or Manali New Town, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Manali, Gummidipoondi , Tamil Nadu Manali River , in Kerala People [ edit ] Manali Desai (fl. from 2007), sociologist in England Manali Dey (fl. from 2007), Indian television actress Manali Dakshini (1997), Maharashtrian cricketer Manali Jagtap (1978), Indian designer and political artist Manali Lukha (born 1975), British weather forecaster Other uses [ edit ] Manali Petrochemical ,
88-403: A grandson of the anti-Buddhist Tibetan king, Langdarma (r. c. 838 to 841), founded the kingdom. He conquered Western Tibet, although his army originally numbered only 300 men. Several towns and castles are said to have been founded by Nyima gon, and he apparently ordered the construction of the primary sculptures at Shey . "In an inscription, he says he had them made for the religious benefit of
132-410: A high diurnal temperature variation . The temperatures range from −7 °C (19 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F) over the year with the hottest day crossing 30 °C (86 °F) and the coldest day going below −7 °C (19 °F). The average temperature during summer is between 10 °C (50 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F), and between −7 °C (19 °F) to 15 °C (59 °F) in
176-744: A metalsmith's workshop downstairs, while upstairs lived the monk caretaker of the White Maitreya Temple (Byams khang dkar po), also known locally as "Street Maitreya". The White Maitreya Temple dates back to the reign of King Drakpa Bumd´e (Grags pa 'bum lde, r. ca 1410–1435), following the arrival of a mission sent to Ladakh by the Tibetan lama Tsongkhapa . Below this are the Chamba (Byams-pa, i.e. , Maitreya ) and Chenresi (sPyan-ras-gzigs, i.e. Avalokiteshvara ) monasteries which are of uncertain date. The royal palace , known as Leh Palace ,
220-632: A petrochemical company See also [ edit ] All pages with titles containing Manali Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Manali . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Manali&oldid=1255343539 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description
264-684: A short time succeeded in expelling the invaders and placing the Raja once more on his throne. The Raja embraced the Mahomedan faith, and formally acknowledged himself as a feudatory of the Emperor, who honored him with the title of Raja Akibut Muhmood Khan, which title to the present day is borne by the Ruler of Cashmere. In recent times, Muslim migration to Leh from neighbouring Kargil and Kashmir has increased due to better opportunities, and relations between
308-507: A sub-branch in Khalatse. They stayed until Indian Independence in 1947. In spite of their successful medical and educational activities, they were able to make only a few converts. Every year Sindhu Darshan Festival is held at Shey , 15 km from town, to promote religious harmony and the glory of the Sindhu river. Many tourists come to Leh for this. In Leh Leh is connected to
352-569: A temple, is the main Buddhist centre in Leh. There are some older walls of fortifications behind it which Francke reported were once known as the "Dard Castle." If it was indeed built by Dards , it must pre-date the establishment of Tibetan rulers in Ladakh over a thousand years ago. The Sankar Labrang (Bsam dkar bla brang) is a small, two-storeyed building owned by Sankar monastery . Sankar monastery
396-424: A year can be grown there, while two can be grown at Khalatse . By the time crops are being sown at Leh in late May, they are already half-grown at Khalatse. The main crop is grim (naked barley , Hordeum vulgare L. var. nudum Hook. f., an ancient form of domesticated barley with an easier-to-remove hull. Tsampa , the staple food in Ladakh, is made from this barley. The water for agriculture of Ladakh comes from
440-595: Is 310 km (190 mi), and the total distance from Delhi to Manali is 570 km (350 mi). Bus services are available from HRTC ( Himachal Road Transport Corporation ), HPTDC (Himachal Tourism Development Corporation), and private operators. There is no close railhead available close to Manali. The nearest broad gauge railheads are at Una 250 km (155 mi) away, Kiratpur Sahib 268 km (167 mi), Kalka (275 km (171 mi)), Chandigarh (310 km (193 mi)), and Pathankot (325 km (202 mi)). The nearest narrow gauge railhead
484-731: Is at Bhuntar town in Kullu . The airport is also known as Kullu-Manali airport and has more than a kilometer-long runway. Air India has regular flights to the airport from New Delhi . Pawan Hans , the Government charter agency, provides helicopter-taxi service connecting Shimla to Chandigarh , Kullu , Kangra and Dharamshala . Manali can be reached from Delhi by national highway NH 1 up to Ambala and from there NH 22 to Chandigarh and from there by national highway NH21 that passes through Bilaspur , Sundernagar , Mandi and Kullu towns. The road distance from Chandigarh to Manali
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#1732771958653528-439: Is at Joginder Nagar (147 kilometres (91 mi)). The Kalka–Shimla Railway is a nostalgic narrow-gauge route culminating at the state capital of Shimla wherefrom one has to travel by road to Manali. Manali has witnessed a flurry of activity related to hydroelectric power and tourism. Unplanned and rampant construction has led to severe depletion of forests and pollution of river bodies, along with garbage being disposed of on
572-583: Is at an altitude of 3,524 m (11,562 ft), and is connected via National Highway 1 to Srinagar in the southwest and to Manali in the south via the Leh-Manali Highway (part of National Highway 3 ). Leh was for centuries an important stopover on trade routes along the Indus Valley between Tibet , Kashmir , India and China . The main goods carried were salt, grain, pashm or cashmere wool , charas or cannabis resin from
616-626: Is currently under construction. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport has flights to and from Delhi , Jammu , Srinagar and Chandigarh . Air India , SpiceJet , IndiGo & Vistara operate Delhi to Leh daily with multiple flights at peak times. There is currently no railway service in Ladakh, however two railway routes are proposed: the Bhanupli–Leh line and Srinagar–Kargil–Leh line. List of functioning banks in Leh State-owned All India Radio Leh has
660-600: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Manali, Himachal Pradesh Manali is a resort town , near Kullu town in Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh . It is situated in the northern end of the Kullu Valley , formed by the Beas River . The town is located in the Kullu district , approximately 270 kilometres (170 mi) north of
704-527: Is the ascent up the 3,505-metre-high (11,499 ft) Zoji-la , a tortuous pass in the Great Himalayan Wall. The Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) operates regular deluxe and ordinary bus services between Srinagar and Leh on this route, with an overnight halt at Kargil. Taxis (cars and jeeps) are also available at Srinagar for the journey. Since 1989, the 473-kilometre-long (294 mi) Leh-Manali Highway has served as
748-525: Is the seat of Bakula Rinpoche, immediately to the northwest of Leh. The monastery's Labrang building is located in the old town of Leh, in the Manikhang neighbourhood. Manikhang is the area between the main bazaar of Leh and the historic Stalam path that leads up to the royal palace. Four huge stūpas standing at this point mark the beginning of historic Leh. In recent memory, the Sankar Labrang had
792-463: Is the second-largest religion with 35.4% adherents. Islam and Sikhism form 15.14% and 2.7% of the population respectively. Religion in Leh City (2011) Since the 8th century, people of different religions, particularly Buddhism and Islam, have lived in Leh. They co-inhabited the region from the early Namgyal dynasty and there are no records of any conflict between them. Meer Izzut-oollah wrote in
836-632: The Karakoram Pass and Xaidulla . A couple of possible routes also ran from Leh to Lhasa . The first recorded royal residence in Ladakh, built at the top of the high Namgyal ('Victory') Peak overlooking the present palace and town, is the now-ruined fort and gon-khang (Temple of the Guardian Divinities) built by King Tashi Namgyal . Tashi Namgyal ruled in the final quarter of the 16th century CE. The Namgyal (also called "Tsemo Gompa" (Red Gompa), or dGon-pa-so-ma (New Monastery),
880-631: The Tarim Basin , indigo , silk yarn and Banaras brocade . Although there are a few indications that the Chinese knew of a trade route through Ladakh to India as early as the Kushan period (1st to 3rd centuries AD), and certainly by the Tang dynasty , little is actually known of the history of the region before the end of the 10th century, when Tibetan prince Skyid lde nyima gon (or Nyima gon ),
924-592: The Tsanpo (the dynastical name of his father and ancestors), and of all the people of Ngaris (Western Tibet). This shows that already in this generation Langdarma's opposition to Buddhism had disappeared." Shey , 15 km east of modern Leh, was the ancient seat of the Ladakhi kings. During the reign of Delegs Namgyal (1660–1685), the nawab of Kashmir, then a province in the Mughal Empire , arranged for
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#1732771958653968-551: The 434 km Srinagar -Leh highway and the 428 km Leh-Manali Highway . Both roads are only open on a seasonal basis. Although the roads from Srinagar and Manali are often blocked by snow in winter, the local roads in the Indus Valley usually remain open due to the low levels of snowfall. Leh has a cold desert climate ( Köppen climate classification BWk ) with long, cold winters from late November to early March, with minimum temperatures well below freezing for most of
1012-452: The Buddhist and Muslim communities have soured due to socio-political conflicts. Other religions such as Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism do exist in Leh. The small Christian community in Leh descend from Tibetan Buddhists converted by German Moravian missionaries, who established a church at Keylong in Lahaul in the 1860s, and were allowed to open another mission in Leh in 1885 and had
1056-528: The Indus, which runs low in March and April when barley-fields have the greatest need for irrigation. Grapes, apricots, currants, walnuts, and apples are also grown in the arid temperate climate. As of the 2011 India census , Leh had a population of 30,870. Males constituted 70% of the population and females 30%, due to a large presence of transient labourers, traders and government employees. The child sex ratio
1100-524: The Kashmir Valley, due to trade and recently to the transfer of tourism from the Kashmir Valley to Ladakh. Ladakh receives very large numbers of tourists for its size. In 2010, 77,800 tourists visited Leh. Visitor numbers have swelled rapidly in recent years, increasing 77% from 2005 to 2010. This growth is largely caused by an increase in domestic Indian travellers. Buddhism is the largest religion in Leh, followed by over 43.8% of people. Hinduism
1144-575: The Mongol army to temporarily leave Ladakh, though it returned later. As payment for assisting Delegs Namgyal in the Tibet-Ladakh-Mughal War of 1679–1684, the nawab made a number of onerous demands. One of the least was construction of a large Sunni Muslim mosque in Leh, at the upper end of the bazaar in Leh below Leh Palace. The mosque reflects a mixture of Islamic and Tibetan architecture and can accommodate more than 500 people. This
1188-461: The beginning of March. Manali has grown from a trading village to a small town. As of the 2011 census of India, its population was 8,096. In 2001, Manali had an official population of 6,265. Males constituted 64% of the population and females 36%. Manali had an average literacy rate of 74%, male literacy was 80%, and female literacy was 63.9%. 9.5% of the population was under six years of age. The nearest airport Kullu–Manali Airport (IATA code KUU)
1232-504: The early 19th century: This mosque was built by Ibraheem Khan (in the mid 17th century), who was a man of noble family in the service of the descendants of Timoor. In his time the Kalimaks (Calmuck Tartars), having invaded and obtained possession of the greater portion of Thibet [Ladakh], the Raja of that country claimed protection from the Emperor of Hindoostan. Ibraheem Khan was accordingly deputed by that monarch to his assistance, and in
1276-619: The gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti district as well as the city of Leh in Ladakh . Manali is named after Manu , the progenitor of humanity in Hinduism . The name Manali is regarded as the derivative of Manu-Alaya ( transl. 'the abode of Manu' ). In Hindu cosmology , Manu is believed to have stepped off his ark in Manali to recreate human life after a great flood had deluged
1320-688: The historical capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh . The seat of the kingdom, Leh Palace , the former residence of the royal family of Ladakh, was built in the same style and about the same time as the Potala Palace in Tibet . Since they were both constructed in a similar style and at roughly the same time, the Potala Palace in Tibet and Leh Palace, the royal residence, are frequently contrasted. Leh
1364-600: The mid-19th century. The royal family moved their premises south to their current home in Stok Palace on the southern bank of the Indus River. In 2010, Leh was heavily damaged by the sudden floods caused by a cloud burst . The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) is in charge of governance in Leh. It has 30 councillors, 4 nominated and 26 elected. The Chief Executive Councillor heads and chairs this council. The Deputy Commissioner of Leh also holds
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1408-597: The power of Chief Executive Officer of the LAHDC. The current Deputy Commissioner of Leh district is Santosh Sukhdeve. The old town of Leh was added to the World Monuments Fund 's list of 100 most endangered sites due to increased rainfall, due to climate change among other reasons. Neglect and changing settlement patterns in the old town have also threatened the long-term preservation of the site. The rapid and poorly planned urbanisation of Leh has increased
1452-580: The rest of India by two high-altitude roads, both of which are subject to landslides and impassable in winter due to snows. The National Highway 1 from Srinagar via Kargil is generally open longer. The Leh-Manali Highway can be troublesome due to very high passes and plateaus. A third road is under construction. The overland approach to Ladakh from the Kashmir valley via the 434-km. National Highway 1 typically remains open for traffic from April/May to October/November. The most dramatic part of this journey
1496-520: The risk of flash floods in some areas, while other areas, according to research by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network , suffer from the less dramatic, gradual effects of 'invisible disasters', which often go unreported. The city is located on the bank of the Indus River. The mountains dominate the landscape around the Leh, as it is at an altitude of 3,500m. Peaks such as Nanga Sago can reach well above 5,500m. The principal access roads include
1540-594: The road that today crosses the Zoji La (pass) to Kargil , then up the Indus Valley to Leh. From Baltistan there were two difficult routes: the main one ran up the Shyok Valley from the Indus, over a pass and then down the Hanu River to the Indus again below Khalsi (Khalatse). The other ran from Skardu straight up the Indus to Kargil and on to Leh. Both summer and winter routes ran from Leh to Yarkand via
1584-484: The second land approach to Ladakh. Open from June to late October, this high road traverses the upland desert plateaux of Rupsho, whose altitude ranges from 3,660 m (12,010 ft) to 4,570 m (14,990 ft). There are a number of high passes en route among which the highest one, known as Tanglang La , is sometimes incorrectly claimed to be the world's second-highest motorable pass at an altitude of 5,325 metres (17,470 ft) As of 2024, this third road to Leh
1628-583: The side of the mountains. There has been a loss of habitat to various species of fauna, not limited to the Himalayan monal , incidentally the state bird of Uttarakhand . Leh Leh ( / ˈ l eɪ / ) is a city in Indian-administered Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region . It is the largest city and the joint capital of Ladakh. Leh, located in the Leh district , was also
1672-426: The state capital of Shimla and 544 kilometres (338 mi) northeast of the national capital of New Delhi . With a population of 8,096 people recorded in the 2011 Indian census Manali is the beginning of an ancient trade route through Lahaul (H.P.) and Ladakh , over the Karakoram Pass and onto Yarkand and Hotan in the Tarim Basin of China . Manali is a popular tourist destination in India and serves as
1716-554: The winter. Monthly precipitation varies between 31 mm (1.2 in) in November and 217 mm (8.5 in) in July. On average, some 45 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation is received during winter and spring months, increasing to some 115 mm (4.5 in) in summer as the monsoon approaches. The average total annual precipitation is 1,363 mm (53.7 in). Manali experiences snowfall predominantly between December and
1760-445: The winter. The city gets occasional snowfall during winter, which is very cold by Indian standards, mainly due to its high elevation. The weather in the remaining months is generally fine and warm during the day. Average annual rainfall is only 35 mm (1.37 inches). In 2010, the city experienced flash floods that killed more than 100 people. Leh is located at an average elevation of about 3500 metres, which means that only one crop
1804-472: The world at the end of an cyclic age . The Kullu Valley in which Manali is situated is often referred to as the "Valley of the Gods". An old village in the town has an ancient temple dedicated to the sage Manu. Manali is located at 32.2396 N, 77.1887 E, about 547 km (340 mi) north of New Delhi. Manali features a subtropical highland climate ( Cfb ) with warm summers, relatively cold winters, and
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1848-541: Was 987. Leh had an average literacy rate of 90%, higher than the national average of 74.04%; male literacy was 94.89%, and female literacy was 78.85%. In Leh, 5.5% of the population was under 6 years of age. The people of Leh are ethnic Tibetans who speak Ladakhi , a Tibetic language . The Muslim presence dates back to the annexation of Ladakh by Kashmir, after the Fifth Dalai Lama came to Ladakh from Tibet. Since then, there has been further migration from
1892-565: Was apparently not the first mosque in Leh; there are two smaller ones that are said to be older. Trade routes have traditionally converged on Leh from all four directions. The modern-day highway follows the most direct route from the Punjab via Mandi , the Kulu valley , the Rohtang Pass , and Lahaul to the Indus Valley, then downriver to Leh. The route from Srinagar was roughly the same as
1936-504: Was built by King Sengge Namgyal (1612–1642), presumably between the period when the Portuguese Jesuit priest Francisco de Azevedo visited Leh in 1631, and made no mention of it, and Sengge Namgyal's death in 1642. The Leh Palace is nine storeys high; the upper floors accommodated the royal family, and the stables and storerooms are located on the lower floors. The palace was abandoned when Kashmiri forces besieged it in
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