Chamoli

Mana

Nearest Railway: Haridwar, 275 kms
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, 300 km
Famous For: Tourist Attraction
Altitude: 3200 metres above sea level
Languages: Hindi, Garhwali
Best Time to Visit: March to May and October and November

About Mana

Mana is a last Indian village from the border of India and Tibet / China in the Himalayas. It is located in the district of Chamoli. It's been designated as a "Tourism Village" by the Uttarakhand government. Mana village is one of best tourist attraction nearby Badrinath, It's just 3 kms from Badrinath town. The village is on the banks of the River Saraswati. It is situated at a height of around 3219 meters. The village is surrounded by Himalayan hills.

How to reach Mana

By road: Mana village is connect with Haridwar / Rishikesh directly through NH-58 along with Badrinath and Joshimath towns.
By air: The closest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport which is situated at Dehradun. The distance between the village of Mana and Dehradun is around 319 km.
By rail: The nearest railhead is located at Haridwar which is around 275 km from the village. From there you can take bus or hire taxi for Mana village. Haridwar is connected to many places like Delhi, Dehradun etc.

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Places to see

Neelkanth

Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Nilkanth or Neelkanth peak stands at a towering altitude of 6,596 meters over the Alaknanda valley and the town of Badrinath and is also known as the 'Queen of Gharwal'. The shrine of Badrinath can be seen from this peak. Legendary mountaineer Frank Smythe described the peak as “second only to Siniolchu in Himalayan beauty.” The Satopanth Glacier lies on the northwest side of Nilkanth.

Tapt Kund

Tapt Kund, a natural spring, is believed to be the dwelling place of Lord Agni. It is a sacred kund and is visited by many travelers throughout the year.

Mata Murti Temple

Mata Murti Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located at a distance of 3 km from Badrinath. This Devi temple is situated on the right bank of the Alaknanda River. The Mata Murti Temple is dedicated to the mother of Lord Narayan. According to folklore, Mata Murti requested Lord Vishnu to take birth as her son. Lord Vishnu granted her this wish by taking birth in the form of a twin, Nar and Narayan. Many tourists visit this temple during the annual fair, held in the month of August.

Mana

Mana is a last Indian village from the border of India and Tibet/China in the Himalayas. It is located in the district of Chamoli. It’s been designated as a “Tourism Village” by the Uttarakhand government. Mana village is one of best tourist attraction nearby to Badrinath, It's just 3 kms from Badrinath town. The village is on the banks of the River Saraswati. It is situated at a height of around 3219 meters. The village is surrounded by Himalayan hills.

Vasu Dhara

The nectar sweet, Vasudhara Falls surging near the holy city of Badrinath is one of the most enchanting places to visit in Uttarakhand. This ravishing waterfall drops from a height of 400 feet about 122 metres above sea level.