Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in Himachal Pradesh . It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Tourists visiting Manali usually visit Manikaran also.
Katra is worth visiting, even if you are not on a pilgrimage, because attractions like the Banganga, the Chenab river, and a large amount of peaks around offer great places for mountain climbing and family outings.