On the banks of river Beas, Himachal Tourism runs economical Tourist Lodge. One of its greatest attractions is that most of the rooms overlook the rushing Beas river.

CLUB HOUSE :

The Club House with its comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day.

CAFE JUNIPAR :

Himachal Tourism also  runs the Juniper cafe and Chandratal restaurants at Manali.

PLACES OF INTEREST

HADIMBA TEMPLE (1 km):  Built in 1553 with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway.

MANU TEMPLE (2 km): This is dedicated to the sage Manu situated at old Manali.

VASHISTH (3 km): Well known for its hot springs. There are old temples dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama. 

MONASTERIES: There are three recently built Tibetan monasteries at Manali.

JAGATSUKH (6 km): The one time capital of Kullu. Here are old temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and to Sandhya Gayatri. The Arjun caves are just ahead.

SOLANG VALLEY(14 km): In a picturesque setting this has good ski slopes and picnic spots.

TOWARDS THE ROHTANG PASS: On the road to Keylong is the Nehru Kund (6km) which is a clear water spring scenic spot named after the Late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Kothi (12km) is a picturesque village and has a thrilling view of the deep gorge through which the Beas swiftly races. The beautiful Rahalla falls (16km) are at at altitude of 2500m. A crucial link on the old trade route and still the gateway to trans Himalayan Lahaul, the Rohtang Pass is at height of 3978 m.