Nestled among Deodar and pine trees, with the gushing River Beas flowing alongside, view of snow- capped peaks in front, the colorful shops along the winding lanes, the whipping coffee and baking smell from the cafes is what defines a quaint little town – Old Manali of Himachal Pradesh, India.
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<p>Old Manali – Don’t go by the prefix <strong>OLD, </strong>here. The place is not at all an old town. Indeed, we feel it is full of life and much more happening than main Manali. It is not a honeymoon destination but a Hippie Land and the abode of Backpackers. The place has a traditional Himachali fell and interestingly, this trail is also listed under the Banana Pancake Trail along with Kasol, Jaipur, Goa, Bangkok, Phuket etc.</p>
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<p>You might be thinking we are biased towards old Manali and actually we are. The place is famous among weed and other notorious drug lovers but we have our own reasons to love it. But before reading further, we suggest you to find a hotel in Manali, as the place is always loaded with tourist/ travelers and backpackers. </p>
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<p><strong>Reasons why we love Old Manali</strong></p>
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<h4><strong>1. Feel of fresh air, water and Spirituality</strong></h4>
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<p>Cross the bridge over River Beas, separating Old and Main Manali, the cool breeze and spirituality of Old Manali engulfs you. The fresh air opens up your senses and the flowing River acts like a music to mind and soul. The water here is utterly pure because its coming directly from the glaciers.</p>
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