Vashist

Vashisht – a small, pastoral village located on a mountainside just opposite Old Manali and you can see them from each other. A large river runs between them. Thanks to its peace and beauty, the surrounding trails and nature, and the guesthouses and restaurants with balconies just opposite the wide valley, many travelers choose to come to Vashisht for a few days. 

Vashisht is a small village with one main street where vehicles pass, and it has many shops and restaurants. At its end is the Vashisht temple and hot springs. From the main street in Vashisht, you can continue to reach the old part of the village, where the only vehicles you will see people moving around are cows or horses. You can experience the life of the locals in the modest wooden or stone houses. There are walking paths that lead to several waterfalls and clear pools. 

Elevation: : 2050 m above sea level

How to get there: And Shisht is really close to Manali and getting there is very simple. You can walk the path between them, a nice and easy walk that will take about two hours at a comfortable pace, or a short fifteen-minute ride in a tuktuk that will cost 300 rupees. You are welcome to read about Manali And about the ways to get there from different places in India.

Recommended season for Vashisht : The Vashisht season is according to the season in Manali, that is, from April to October, with June-September being the monsoon season that can ruin and disrupt plans, but in between it is sunny and very pleasant. The rest of the year it is very cold in the area and the site is covered in snow, roads are blocked and businesses are closed.

What to do in Vashisht:
– Rappelling waterfalls – In one of the waterfalls above and above Vashisht, Indian companies offer a challenging attraction of rappelling waterfalls that lasts about half a day. You can easily arrange it through the travel agencies scattered around Manali. Suitable for the whole family.

– Waterfalls – The waterfalls where you do the rappelling are a recommended attraction without any connection and it is very worth walking there, the water is clear and cool and the view is amazing. Besides, there is another well-known waterfall with a nice pool for swimming. Ask the villagers about the direction to the waterfalls. 

– Hot springs – In the center of the village there is a small temple with very hot baths. There is a separation between boys and girls there. This is a very nice pastime on rainy days. Admission is free, it will usually be very busy.

You don't have to try too hard to find something to do in Washish, you can just take a few days to relax and rest in front of the amazing green landscape.