rongpa
Nestled in the Himalayas Mana is situated at an altitude of 3134 meters. Mana is facilitated with savior modern convinces. This old village look different. The name Mana has been derived from “manibhadra yaksha” meaning the place of the ………. Mystic. All about the excursion close to village Badrinath the famous pilgrim, the nature, attract both dweller of this village and visitors for peace and purify of body mind and soul.
 
Mana, the last village on the Indian side of the border with Tibet, is the largest settlement of a sub-group of Rongpa. It is situated just 3 Kms far from "Badrinath Dham", at the bank of river Alaknanda (A tributary of Ganges). Mana village is described as "Manibhadrapuram" in Puranas. The inhabitants of this village mostly belong to Naigwad and Ghingran villages of Chamoli district. The hospitable nature of villagers spreaded message of secure and peace life worldwide.

Ghantya Karan Mandir, Bhimpul (named after lord Bhim) and Byas Gufa in the village are the main attraction for tourists. During the stay in Mana, villagers perform many rituals for their Lord "Ghantya Karan Ji". The villagers make hand made woollen carpets, pullovers and other garments which they sell to tourists during their stay in the valley.
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