People and Society of Manali
Religion
India Tour Packages - Traditionally, Manali is a Hindu town, with important shrines dedicated to goddess Hadimba and the temple of Manu. In recent times, however, a large population of Tibetan refugees has set up a mini-township with distinctive gomphas (monasteries) and prayer flags fluttering across the houses - Tour Packages of India.
Language
Indin Tour Packages - The local language in Manali is part of the group of languages known as Western Pahari. A Hindi dialect which is derived from Sanskrit and Prakrit, Pahari has a number of local variations. The version spoken in Manali is known as Mandiali - Indian Tour Packages Asia.
Tour Packages to Manali - The influx of a large number of Tibetans has meant that Tibetan is also now used by a number of people, while most people associated with travel and tourism will be familiar with at least basic English. Hindi is universally used - Manali Tour Packages.
Culture and Crafts
Tour Packages of Manali - Local crafts include woollen products like the namdas (rugs), blankets and the famous Kullu shawl. Locally made footwear called the pullan and baskets woven by village women are also available. The Tibetan inhabitants of Manali have set up a craft centre and outlets selling carpets, thangkas (religious wall hangings), prayer wheel, masks and silver jewellery - India Tour Packages.
