Marhi

Marhi is a "shanty town of roadside restaurants"[1] in Himachal Pradesh, India, located midway between Manali and Rohtang La on the Manali-Leh Highway. Buses traveling the highway often stop in Marhi so passengers can eat.[2] The settlement is seasonal, with most businesses closing for the winter.[3]

View of Marhi from above

Marhi
locality
Marhi is located in Himachal Pradesh
Marhi
Marhi
Location in Himachal Pradesh, India
Marhi is located in India
Marhi
Marhi
Marhi (India)
Coordinates: 32.348996°N 77.217858°E / 32.348996; 77.217858
Country India
StateHimachal Pradesh
Elevation
3,360 m (11,020 ft)
Languages
  OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

References

  1. Deepak Sanan & Dhanu Swadi. Exploring Kinnaur in the Trans-Himalaya. Indus Publishing (2002), p. 77. ISBN 978-81-7387-131-3.
  2. David Abram. Rough Guide to India. Rough Guides (2003),p. 523. ISBN 978-1-84353-089-3.
  3. Campbell R. Spooner. Ski touring India's Kullu Valley. Alpine Touring Publishing (2002), p. 53. ISBN 978-0-9581086-0-7.
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