Mana, the final settlement at the Uttarakhand-India-Tibetan border, is just around 3 kilometres from Badrinath

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This village is located around 3219 m above sea level

Due to its proximity to the Tibetan border, Mana Village has a significant Tibetan influence in terms of culture and lifestyle 

In this village, Maharishi Ved Vyasa narrated the Mahabharatha epic, and Ganesha wrote the complete narration

The Bhotias (a Mongolian tribe) live in Mana, which is situated on the banks of the River Saraswati

One can spend an entire day here admiring the beautifully crafted rustic dwellings

Bheem Pul is said to have been placed by the Pandava prince Bheem during their exile 

In Mana Village, there is a small cave known as Ganesh Cave, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, one of the most revered Hindu deities 

Additionally, there are medicinal plants in the area surrounding Mana village, and you can run into researchers doing study in the forested area

Best time to visit Mana Village is from May to early November