Plan Your Trip to The Last Village in India, Mana
Located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Mana is popular for being the last village in India on the way to Tibet. The state government calls the hamlet a ‘Tourism Village’. Apart from being the last village in the Indian Territory, Mana is also known for being the highest motorable road and is located at a height of 10,500 feet. The village looks gorgeous with River Saraswati flowing by the majestic Himalayas. The best time to travel to Mana is during the summers, in the months of May and June. There would not be any worry of coming across roadblocks because of snow or even experiencing the super-chilled weather. If you are planning for a road trip to Mana Pass, you first need to have a car that is suitable for those roads. Once you are sorted with the car, you can find information about the nearby best attractions. Here are some of them mentioned below:
9 Best Places to Visit in Mana
- Badrinath Temple
- Bhim Pul
- Ganesha Cave Mana
- Vyas Cave Mana
- Mata Murti Temple
- Neelkanth Peak
- Vasudhara Falls
- Tapt Kund Badrinath
- Mana Pass
1. Badrinath Temple
Badrinath is one of the Hindu holy places, which is known for being a Dham. Devotees and tourists from all across the world visit this place. Apart from Badrinath being a Dham, the weather is a big factor for which so many people visit this place. When you are here, you can forget all your worries and enjoy your days here. The serene beauty of this place is one of a kind and very peaceful.
2. Bhim Pul
Bhim Pul is basically a bridge that is placed over the River Saraswati. The bridge has mythological significance. Believing the legends, Bheema, one of the Pandavas lifted the bridge so that Drapaudi could cross the river without any difficulty.
3. Ganesha Cave Mana
Ganesha Cave Mana is mostly related to Mahabharata and you can see a lot of verdant greenery here. It is believed that Ved Vyas was dictated Mahabharata by Lord Ganesha in this cave.
4. Vyas Cave Mana
Located very close to Ganesha Cave Mana, this is the cave where Rishi Ved Vyas used to live. You can find a small shrine that is dedicated to him.
5. Mata Murti Temple
This temple is dedicated to the mother of Hindu God, Lord Narayana. It is one of the most popular places to visit in Mana and to see the beauty of the attraction you should visit here in August. This is the time when you can attend the annual fair here.Â
6. Neelkanth Peak
Neelkanth Peak or Queen of Garhwal is the place that you should visit to witness the actual beauty of the mountains and the soothing nature. You can even enjoy the view of holy Badrinath from this peak.
7. Vasudhara Falls
You are a water lover or not, you must visit this place to enjoy the panoramic view of the waterfall. This attraction is also related to Hindu mythology since it is believed that the Pandavas rested here at the time of their exile.
8. Tapt Kund Badrinath
If you always wanted to see what a hot spring looks and feels like, you must visit this attraction. It is one of the most beautiful and popular hot springs in the entire state. It is also considered to be the abode of Hindu Lord Agni. The water in this Kund has medicinal properties that can cure several kinds of skin diseases.
9. Mana Pass
To visit this place, you will need a Mana pass travel guide. This attraction is mostly popular among the trekker and motorcyclists. You would need special permission to have access to this pass. And once you get the access, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that you have hardly seen yet.
Things to do in Mana
Mana is not just a place; it is a feeling of being in the last village of the country. Apart from visiting these places, there are several things to do here. Let us shed some light on them too.
One of the most common things that you will be able to do here is trekking. However, you will be able to choose the difficulty level. It is up to your experience, you can choose the difficult trek level.
It is a great place for people who love visiting shrines. There are many caves here that are related to Hindu mythology. Inside some of the caves, you can even find shrines.
When you are visiting the place, remember everything you find here is the last thing in India. And, while you know this, you must visit the last tea shop at the Indian Territory to sip tea. Tea will also give you some energy boost in the cold weather here.
You can relax here. It may sound plain and common but remember the last time that you relaxed at home. In midst of the super busy lifestyle, we often forget to relax. However, when you are in Mana, after exploring the hamlet, you can spare some time to enjoy the serenity of the place and relax.
To visit a place like Mana, you need two things, all India tourist permit and a car that can be used for even the hilly regions. Well, for the car, you can opt for a self-drive car rental service. You can simply download the Revv app on your phone from Google Play Store or iOS App Store. As you open the app, you will find the car rental tab on which you have to click. Now simply fill in details on the page that you land on and proceed to complete the process. In a few days, you will receive the car at your doorstep.
