Kothi
Kothi is located at a distance of 16 km from Manali, on the way to Lahaul-Spiti-Leh highway. The village of Kothi forms the bottom of the Rohtang Pass. From the gorge, tourists can avail the views of the deep gorge, and the River Beas rushing through it. The Kothi Gorge lies at a distance of 16 km from Manali, at an elevation of 2,500 metres.
The climb from the village to the gorge takes around an hour. The climbing trail contains several thermals coming off the rocks and is a favourite with the local eagles. This gorge also serves as a base for paragliding.
Kothi is an awe-inspiring destination, which is located at the foothills of Rohtang Pass, approximately 12 kilometers from Manali at an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level. This splendid village offers a magnificent view of snow capped mountains and glaciers and of the Beas River that flows through a very deep and narrow gorge at this point. Kothi is a perfect place for camping if one is planning to climb the Rohtang Pass valley on foot. The majestic locations of Kothi have been featured in many Bollywood movies and a lot of poets, writers, and painters have visited this beautiful sight to soak themselves in the magic of nature.At a distance of 13.5 km from Manali Bus Stand, 8 km from Gulaba Village, The Kothi Village is located along the route to Rohtang Pass from Manali on Leh - Manali Highway.Kothi is situated at the foothills of Rohtang pass and lies at an altitude of 2500 m.
This splendid village offers a magnificent view of snow capped mountains and glaciers and of the Beas River that flows through a very deep and narrow gorge at this point.Kothi village is one of the most scenic places to be visited in Manali. The beautiful valley view is worth watching. A number of movies have been shot at this location. Kothi is an ideal site for nature lovers, poets and painters. Kothi is also known as Koshtampi and has a temple of Goddess Shuwang Chandika, a local deity. Kothi used to be a camping site when Rohtang pass had to be climbed on foot. In recent times, the place can be accessed through jeep, bus and pony rides.Though the village can be visited throughout the year, the most appropriate time to visit the place is from May to October. It also has a comfortable staying option in the beautiful PWD Rest House, which lies in the middle of a picture-perfect surrounding of the snow-capped peaks and glaciers.
If you are looking for some peace and serenity in this busy hill station, the small village of Kothi is a splendid option. The village is about 16 km from Manali, on the way to Solang Valley. In earlier days, it was considered to be the base camp for difficult treks to Rohtang and other peaks. Reminiscent of an old world charm, the village has been a backdrop for a number of films. Also a favourite haunt for poets, writers and painters, the village is soaked in the magic of nature. From anywhere in the village, the view down below is simply breath taking to say the least. The river here, flows in between a narrow, deep, gorge for a good one kilometre. Sudden thermal springs, picturesque picnic spots and the calm of the village is sure to take you to a different place.