It is located in the Kullu district, about 270 km (168 mi) north of the state capital, Shimla.
With a population of 8,096, the small town is the beginning of an ancient trade route to Ladakh and, from there, over the Karakoram Pass on to Yarkand and Khotan in the Tarim Basin.
It is a popular tourist destination and serves as the roadway to other northern hill stations.
Dehradun to Manali is a popular tourist route because it caters to all types of visitors, whether they are on a family vacation away from the heat of Delhi, adventure sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, couples on honeymoon, or people with spiritual interests.
The road from Dehradun to Manali is well-connected via NH154. The distance between Dehradun and Manali is 501 kilometres, and the journey takes 12 hours.