Height : Most of the town lies between 2,100 M and 2,300 M.

Languages Spoken : Hindi, English, Punjabi and Pahari.

Religion : Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and Christian.

Just 40 kms away from Kullu to the north, Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh. The landscape here is breath taking. One sees well-defined snow capped peaks, the Beas river with its clear water meanders through the town. On the other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny fields and fruit orchards. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for trekkers to Lahaul, Spiti, Bara Bhangal (Kangra), and Zanskar ranges. From temples to antiquity, to picturesque sight-seeing spots and adventure activities, Manali is a popular resort for the travelers on all the seasons.
Nearest convenient rail head are at Chandigarh and Pathankot . Manali can be reached from road from these stations.
Manali is well connected by road with Delhi, Ambala, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Haridwar, Shimla, Dharamsala and Chamba/Dalhousie. During July to October it is connected with Leh..