Manali Manali has a population of around 25,000. It has grown as a holiday resort. It now has over 150 hotels. The picturesque landscape is changing into a builder's yard. It is famous for its marijuana.
Smaller villages surround the main town which have semi-permanent 'hippies' as residents.
A small Christian hospital with about 35 in-patient beds. Funding comes from western aid organisations. The original building dates back to the beginning of this century, but it has grown in size smce then. It is situated on an enclosed compound, along with a small church and school. It was 3 a.m. local time.