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MANA LAST INDIAN VILLAGE

MANA > Mana is a village in the district of Chamoli in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, located at an altitude of 3,200 meters.^[1] It is located on the northern terminus of National Highway 58, Mana is the last village before the Mana Pass and is 26 kilometres from the border of India and Tibet The village is at a distance of about 3 km from the Hindu Pilgrimage Badrinath and the two places are culturally connected with each other.

Story Of The Last Village Of India- Mana Village

This post is the story of the last village of India, Mana Village.

The Mana Village is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state and is situated at 3118 meters above the sea level. Mana promoted as Tourism Village by Uttarakhand Government also.

Mana is a small village on the border of India and Tibet/China in the Himalayas. 24kms away from the border of India and China. "India's last village" this world always gonna remind you that you have come a long way just to experience the majestic view of nature.

Mana Village is surrounded by the Himalayan peak and lush green forest. The village is the best place for Meditation, Photography, Tracking, Adventure, religion and Village tourism.

Places to visit in Mana

Neelkanth Peak: Set at an altitude of 6597 ft above sea level, Neelkanth Peak is one of the prime attractions in the region. Also known as ‘Queen of Garhwal’, this snow-clad peak beautifully towers the Badrinath Temple and makes for a must-visit attraction for every adventure and trekking enthusiast.

                     NEELKANTH PEAK

Tapt Kund: As per Hindu mythology, Tapt Kund is the holy abode of Lord of Fire or Agni. This natural spring is believed to have medicinal properties, and people say that taking a dip in the kund water cures skin diseases.

                  TAPT KUND

Vasudhara: This one is a picturesque waterfall, at some 9 km away from Badrinath Temple. Legend has it that Pandavas stayed here for some time when they were in exile.

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             VASUDHARA

Vyas Gufa: As the name says, Ved Vyas, the renowned scholar and the writer of the epic, the Mahabharata, lived inside this cave while composing the famous four vedas. What makes this cave interesting is a small shrine, which is dedicated to him and is believed to be more than 5000 years old.

                 VYAS GUFA

Bheema Pul: One of the prime attractions of Mana Village is Bheema Pul. It is said that Bheem created this stone bridge so that his wife Draupadi could cross Saraswati river during their journey to heaven.

                                                   BHEEMA PUL

Things to do in Mana

The village is gorgeous beyond words and offers a number of interesting activities to adventure junkies. It is considered as one of the best places for trekking in India, with hikes that include Mana to Vasundhara, Mana to Mana Pass, and Mana to Charanpaduka, among others.

How to reach Mana?

Mana in Uttarakhand can be easily reached from Rishikesh/Haridwar and is only 5 km from Badrinath Temple. The nearest railhead is at Haridwar, around 275 km away and one can take a bus/taxi to reach the village from outside this station. From Dehradun, Mana is only 315 km and regular buses are available from outside the railway station.

ON THE WAY TO MANA VILLAGE