Mana

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India /Uttaranchal /Chamoli / Mana

Mana is a small pilgrim village that is located in the state of. The village is present near the religious site of Badrinath. The village has the distinction of being the last settlement on the road to the country of Tibet. It is situated at a height of around 3219 meters. The village is on the banks of the River Saraswati. The entire region is surrounded by hills and one can see many small streams nearby as well.This is a perfect place for trekking and there are many trekking spots that are located here. The village of Mana can be visited as day trip from Badrinath. There is a waterfall called the Vasundara Falls that is located nearby and this is also a good place to see while travelling to the village of Mana. There is small passage called the Bhim Pul that is located here and the River Sarawasti plunges headlong into the path and this is a sight to behold. The local population of the village lives in small cottages that are decorated and carved exquisitely. One can visit the temple of Mata Murti that is located near the town and the temple holds an annual fair, visiting which can be an interesting experience.

Badrinath Bhim Pul, Mana

Badrinath Bhim Pul, Mana

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Category : Waterfall

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 246422

STD Code: 7248

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Best Time to Visit:  May – November

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By Air : The closest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport that is situated at Dehradun. The distance between the village of Mana and Dehradun is around 319 km. The Dehradun airport is connected only to Delhi and three operators offer services. Taxis can be hired from the airport to the village and the drive time is around 6.5 hours. Non A/C sedans such as Tata Indica are a common taxi and they cost around Rs 7 per km.

By Train : The nearest railhead is located at Haridwar and this is located at a distance of around 275 km from the village. Haridwar is a busy station and receives trains from different parts of the country. Haridwar is connected to places such as Delhi, Dehradun and a few more places. Taxis are available from the station to the village and they cost around Rs 3000.

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By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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  • Beware of pickpockets as Mana is a major tourist city in India.

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  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Police : 100

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