Treks by
May to June and September to November These months offer clear weather and open trekking routes.
By Road: Mana is 3 km from Badrinath and connected via NH-7. Shared jeeps and taxis are available from Badrinath. By Bus: Regular buses run to Badrinath from Haridwar, Rishikesh, and Dehradun during Char Dham Yatra season. By Train: Nearest railway station is Rishikesh (297 km). By Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (311 km). Taxis available from there to Badrinath.
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3,200 meters
Mana Village, often referred to as the "Last Indian Village," is a captivating settlement nestled in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. Situated at an altitude of approximately 3,200 meters (10,500 feet) above sea level, it lies just 3 kilometers from the revered Badrinath Temple and about 26 kilometers from the Indo-Tibetan border .
Mana is deeply connected to the Mahabharata and Hindu mythology, especially as the last village the Pandavas passed through en route to Swarg. Locals believe the village was once inhabited by divine sages and gods.
Mana Village holds a sacred and mythological significance in Hinduism. It is believed to be the last human settlement before the divine realm begins. According to the Mahabharata, the Pandavas passed through Mana on their final journey to Swargarohini (way to heaven). Vyasa Gufa is where Maharishi Vyasa is believed to have composed the Mahabharata with the help of Lord Ganesha, who wrote it down in Ganesh Gufa. Bheem Pul, a large rock over the Saraswati River, is believed to have been placed by Bheem for Draupadi to cross the river.