MY trip to Snow valley Of manali

Last month we group of friends to plan to visit manali, A beautifull place just 540 km from delhi.
everything is planned we decide start our journey on 14 dec 2008. We book Semi sleeper bus why bus ,dude we 34 people. we book 6 cottage in manali through a travel agents.
Main story start here, bus has to be depart at 7-30pm from Delhi, but destiny has decided something else for me, on that day I have to attend training in my office when i come out of office what i see, our cab got breakdown on the way, My cell continuously getting rings from my friend who are eagerly waiting for me or they are in hurry to see Snow valley of Manali. I told them u guys u leave i will join u manali. They first refused but I promised them to reach their by taking state roadways . They agreed and left , I am still in office and in confused mood whether i shud go or not. thn I dicided to go, and i reached bus stop at 10-30 pm ,Now one more problem There was no direct bus or manali, so i decided to do break journey. Then i decided to chandigarh and from there i will get Bus for manali easlily.
It was night journey thats why i cud not able to see anything but when bus moved from Mandi, everything changed, It was my first Trip to any hill station so I was very exited . I heard about roads in Hill station they are very dangerous but when i seen them it was only adventurous.

India Travel for First timers- some tips to manage the initial culture shock

Here are some tips to manage the initial culture shock:

Read well before your trip - Don't just stick to travelogues and guide books. Also seek out and read articles from local media, blogs and online discussion forums that describe life in India with all its eccentricities and incentives.

Carry earplugs - They will serve you well on trips when you are jet lagging and need to drown out sounds to sleep.

Among the most bothersome people you will encounter are touts and beggars - No matter how much they talk, plead or threaten, never give in. The best favor you can do yourself and them is to ignore these pleas. Handing out money to the poor who gather around cars at signals rarely benefits them. Most often, children who beg never get to spend the money they are given. If you're still keen to help, buying them a meal would be a better idea.

Always bargain with road side vendors - Except in shops that explicitly state so and in malls, prices are rarely set in stone. Always negotiate for a better deal.

Carry a hand sanitizer and wet wipes for emergencies. Also ask for mineral water at all restaurants.

No matter how hot you’re used to having your food, ask restaurant personnel to tone down the spices in your dishes. Chances are they will any way do so if you look foreign.

When greeting people try to fold your hands and say Namaste especially with people of the opposite sex.

India is the best place to be for a budget traveler but try and take domestic flights or travel by air conditioned classes in trains to get to far flung destinations.

Be aware that IST not only stands for Indian Standard Time but also for Indian Stretchable Time