Marhi
| Marhi | |
|---|---|
| village | |
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  Marhi Location in Himachal Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 32°20′56″N 77°13′04″E / 32.348996°N 77.217858°ECoordinates: 32°20′56″N 77°13′04″E / 32.348996°N 77.217858°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Elevation | 3,360 m (11,020 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
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
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- ↑ Deepak Sanan & Dhanu Swadi. Exploring Kinnaur in the Trans-Himalaya. Indus Publishing (2002), p. 77. ISBN 978-81-7387-131-3.
- ↑ David Abram. Rough Guide to India. Rough Guides (2003) ,p. 523. ISBN 978-1-84353-089-3.
- ↑ 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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