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Apr 21st, 2008, 07:51
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Bikes in Manali and mo..
 Greetings and salutation to all the good ppl of IndiaMike....i,m makin my first time trip with my girlfriend on the 1st of May for a week...i have decided to visit the kullu region and would probably b staying in manali..i have a few queries 1. wanted to knw if i could rent at bike at manali and explore the region and the cost incurred for it  2....What are the places i must visit in the kullu region temples, valleys..etc... is probably the most important question and is there any better and/or cheaper places to stay  at this time of the year and is Rs500 per day enough money for getting a clean room for 2 ppl 3. also wanted to knw how far is the bus depot from new delhi airport and what is the price of a/c bus ticket to kullu/manali  or are there any alternative/efficient ways to reach manali (train to ambala etc...)plz recommend P.s: guys this is a really imp trip for me ...and i really need your help to chalk out a good plan , so please help a fellow traveler  thanx guys |
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Apr 21st, 2008, 09:29
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Wow! I'm getting a flashback just from reading your post!
Of course you can get a motorbike. It should be between 200-400 a day, depending on which bike. Check this site for places around to see. Sorry, but don't know the prices today. I would think around 800 for a bus from Delhi. |
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Apr 21st, 2008, 13:46
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Hey
Have a good trip! For renting a bike: Life Adventure Tours Model Town (near the Tel. Exchange) Manali 175131 Tels: 01902-253825, 254494, 250239 Hotel! - I dare say I have never looked around for a hotel room for 500 bucks/day. I always find such hotels shady for some reason though I might be totally wrong. Would suggest someone else to guide you Re: a hotel within that budget. Places to see - Nothing much really in Kullu to be honest. An old mall road or two but its really crowded. Then again I have never looked ard Kullu so I might be wrong. I always head straight to Manali. Check out Solang valley, Marhi, Kothi and Naggar Castle, Old Manali. Pay a visit to Vashishth as well. Check if Rohtang Pass is open in May. I went to Rohtang in 2003 and it was open in April then. Not sure about this year. You can also go to Moon Lake if you have the time and budget. Bus Station - Delhi ISBT ( Kashmiri Gate ) is about an hour or more from Airport. I would say its safe to assume 90 minutes travel time because of the traffic. Volvo A/C Bus moves from ISBT at 8:26 pm. You can book online from http://www.sugamhimachal.org/hrtctickets/ Good Luck! H |
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Apr 21st, 2008, 17:55
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WOW!! Thanx guys for the info.. accommodation is a concern ..i hope i find sumthing
 i,m rather disappointed hearing there is nothing else to see in the region .. as i was planning on riding a bit in the mountains.. any more suggestions are welcome guys thanx again  |
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Apr 23rd, 2008, 20:42
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why are you stuck on Kullu? with a bike you should be free to zoom wherever ... check out the other posts more closely for options ... its a shame to say or believe that there is nothing to see really
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Apr 24th, 2008, 12:43
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eventually i am gonna be riding all over the place... i just wanted you guys to recommend me places where there wont be a lot of tourists, as i,m traveling during peak season... |
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Apr 24th, 2008, 14:25
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avoid manali town it will be crowded with tourist you can make your base in vashisth or old manali. in vashishth you can find a decent room in 500 n villagers rent rooms in there houses for 150-500 rs. ....
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Apr 24th, 2008, 21:44
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Awesome.. i,ve heard about this place vashishth.. sounds exactly like sumthing i,m looking for....thanks a ton for the help....
another important/obvious thing what i,m looking for in and around manali is some good #  does any1 know where i can find some..!! |
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Apr 25th, 2008, 15:09
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Hi Naweed,
You can try Apple view guest house in old manali.We a group of 5 friends went and stayed there from 15th to 18th of april.The room rent is Rs 200 for a double bed.The owner provides with blanket and quilt.But it has no attached bathroom.It is very comfortable as well. |
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Apr 25th, 2008, 21:38
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vashistha ,old manali ....
be safe happy travelling |
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Apr 30th, 2008, 02:49
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thanx u all,,,guys u have all been a great help in planning this trip....
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May 9th, 2008, 03:08
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