About Managav
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.
People who are living there called Bhotias (Mongol Tribes). The villagers of this village live in small cottages that are decorated and carved gracefully. Mana is famous for its many things like woollen garments and materials (Mostly of Sheep wool), shawls, caps, muffler, ashan, pankhi (A thin blanket made of Sheep wool), carpet etc. Apart from this Mana is famous for its potatoes and kidney beans.
Places to Visit
Neelkanth
Neelkanth Peak is at a height of around 6,597 m above sea level and is known as the 'Queen of Gharwal'. The holy place of Badrinath can be seen from this peak. Numerous Brahmakamal can be seen from here. It is situated above the Badrinath temple.
Tapt Kund
Tapt Kund, a natural spring, is believed to be the abode place of Lord Agni. It is believed that the Kund has medicinal values and can cure many skin diseases. This place is visited by many travelers throughout the year.
Mata Murti Temple
This Temple is devoted to the mother of Lord Narayan. According to legends, 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. The temple holds an annual fair in the month of august.
Vasudhara
It is a waterfall, which is located 9kms away from Badrinath temple . It is believed that this place is a temporary stay point of Pandavas, during their exile. The view of vasudhara river valley gives panoramic views.
Vyas Gufa
It is believed that Ved Vyas lived here while composing the four Vedas. A distinct feature of the temple is the roof which resembles the pages from Ved Vyas collection of his Holy Books. There is small shrine in the cave which is dedicated to him, which is 5000 years old.
Bheem Pul
Bheem Pul is believed to have been created by Bheem (one of the five brothers among the Pandavas) near River Saraswati. It's a huge rock formed as a bridge across river Saraswati. Legend says that Bheem placed the rock to make way for Draupadi to cross the river during their journey to heaven.
