Nehru Kund: Things to Do, Best Time, Manali

Nehru Kund Manali: Location, Things to Do, Best Time to Visit 

If Manali is on your mind, then Nehru Kund must be on your itinerary. This small pond near Manali is a delightful place and you will surely remember your Nehru Kund trip.

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The Nehru Kund is a spring that was named after the first Prime Minister of India, the Late Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru. The quietude of this environment will thrill any humans.The Late Pundit Jawaharlal Nehru simply loved this spot. He would drink the water of this stream whenever he visited Manali. It was the clean sparkling water that enticed the Late Punditji.

The refined clean water of the Nehru Kund actually has its starting point at the Bhrigu Lake.  The sound of bubbles made by the water of the spring is serene music played in the placid quietness of this spot.

The spring is well located on the National highway, which leads to Leh. It must be visited by the tourists, when in Manali. The spring is a vital part of the Manali tourism. The river Beas flows through it.16 KMs from Manali, at a height of 2500 M is the wonderful Rahalla Falls.

 

Nehru Kund is a small spring which is located only 5 kilometers from Manali Bus Stand. The source of this crystal clear spring is the Bhrigu Lake 22.4 kilometers away.

Nehru Kund derives its name from former Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, who used to drink this spring’s water whenever he visited Manali. This spring remains crystal clear even to this day and many travelers come to Nehru Kund to drink its clear water and enjoy the natural beauty around.

How to reach Nehru Kund Manali?

If you are driving by from Delhi, it would take 10 hrs 53 minutes to reach Nehru Kund. You need to take NH 44 to travel to Nehru Kund.

A bus ride to Manali from Delhi would take longer and you would have to get down at Manali Bus Stand . From the bus stand, you would have to arrange for another mode of transportation to reach Nehru Kund.

Best time to visit Nehru Kund

• October to May
• During winters, the temperature in Manali: -7 to 15 degrees Celsius
• Summers: 10 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius.
• Avoid traveling to Nehru Kund during rains.

Things to do in and around Nehru Kund

• Do yoga at Nehru Kund and relax your senses.
• Trek to Jogini Falls 30 minutes away from Nehru Kund and enjoy the beautiful sights on the way. Jogini Falls is a waterfall on one of the many streams joining River Beas. Apart from being a perfect tourist destination, Jogini Falls has a spiritual significance as well because it is named after Jogini Devi, a local goddess.
• Walk to Hadimba Devi Temple near Manali. This 450-year old temple is dedicated to Hadimba Devi, wife of Bhimsen Pandava. There is no moorti in this temple and you can see only a pair of footsteps inside.
• Him Valley Amusement Park – This is a very beautiful park about 2 miles northwest of Manali. Many travelers visit Him Valley Amusement Park because of several old cultural items displayed here.
• Manu Temple – After visiting Nehru Kund, you can also go to Manu Temple in Manali Valley. Builtof wood and stone, this is the only temple in the country dedicated to Sage Manu.
• Manali Sanctuary – Travelers visiting Nehru Kund can also trek to Manali Sanctuary which is located 2 kilometers from the town. The path to Manali Sanctuary is lined with tall deodar trees and is immensely beautiful.

More places near Nehru Kund Manali 

There are so many other places that you can visit near Nehru Kund. Some of these are:

• Solang Valley – You mustn’t ignore this destination which is 14 kilometers northwest of Manali and on the way to Rohtang Pass. Solang Valley is home to several winter and summer sports.
• Beas Kund – A pristine lake 16 kilometers from Manali, Beas Kund is a trekker’s delight. Make sure you are at the peak of your physical fitness before trekking to Beas Kund.

Nehru Kund Manali Highlights

• 5 kilometers from Manali town.
• Named after former Indian PM Jawahar Lal Nehru.
• Nehru Kund is a small spring that derives its water from Bhrigu Lake, a few kilometers upstream.
• Best time to visit is between May and October.
• Easily accessible from Delhi.
• Numerous places to visit near Nehru Kund such as Solang Valley, Manu Temple, Hadimba Temple and so on.

Nehru Kund Important Details

Nehru Kund Manali	Details
Nehru Kund History	Named after ex-PM Nehru
Nehru Kund Location	5 km from Manali
Nehru Kund Timings	Open All Days in the Week
Nehru Kund Best Time to Visit	October to May
Nehru Kund Nearby Places	Bhrigu Lake, Sokang Valley, ManuTemple, Beas Kund, Hadimba Devi Temple, Manali Sanctuary, Jogini Falls, etc.