Marhi

Marhi
locality
Marhi Location in Himachal Pradesh, India Show map of Himachal Pradesh Marhi Marhi (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 32°20′56″N77°13′04″E / 32.348996°N 77.217858°E / 32.348996; 77.217858
Country	India
State	Himachal Pradesh
Elevation	3,360 m (11,020 ft)
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)

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

Gompa at Marhi

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.