Manikaran Sahib Tourism

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"Hot springs of Himachal" Manikaran Sahib Tourism Located in the Parvati Valley along the banks of river Parvati in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh, Manikaran is known as an important pilgrimage destination for both Sikhs and Hindus. The hot springs, religious tendencies, and beautiful surroundings attract a lot of people. A good number of temples and Gurudwara, Manikaran Sahib forms the religious pattern of the place. The Gurudwara is believed to be sacred by the Sikhs and the Hindus, each having their own reasons behind their beliefs. According to Sikhs, Guru Nanak Ji performed several miracles here and Hindus believe that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati stayed here for almost 1100 years. This Gurudwara is also mentioned in the 'Twelfth Guru Khalsa' by Giani Gian Sikh which makes it more pure and significant for its disciples. There are three hot springs where one can take a bath, one being inside the Gurudwara itself and the other two being privatised by the guesthouses. Different sections for men and women are made at the bathing place. The water in these springs contains uranium, sulphur and other radioactive elements which are capable of curing tremendous diseases. The hot springs again have religious and spiritual beliefs connected to it. The spiritual and religious connectivity makes the hot springs holy and a great place for pilgrims to pay a visit. The water is hot enough to prepare food directly for thousands of devotees who visit to attain peace and spirituality. The water is auspicious and is boiling today as well. Download Manikaran Sahib PDF Guide > What's Great? Hot Springs, beautiful surroundings of hills and valleys and its religious importance for both Sikhs and Hindus make Manikaran a must-visit place. What's not so Great? Roadblocks during heavy snowfall and power cut during those days. Extreme cold during winters. Limited options for food and staying. For Whom For pilgrims and people who wish to travel to hill-stations. For people going to places like Kullu, Manali, Kasol and other parts of Parvati Valley.

Stories and Legends Behind the existence of Manikaran Manikaran, as the name suggests has its origin from gem or Mani. Hindu Lord Siva and his wife Goddess Parvati were fascinated by the beauty of the place and chose to stay here for 1100 years. During their stay, Goddess Parvati lost her Mani in the stream and was upset about it. A serpent, Shesh Naag seized the Mani as a result of which Lord Shiva got angry and performedtandav( a form of dance) so as to get back the Mani. The serpent hissed giving rise to the boiling water and hot springs. The gems likening to that of Parvati's sprung up all over the spilt water. Since then the place got the name, Manikaran.The jewels continued to spring up until the earthquake of 1905. According to Sikhs, the founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Ji came here in 1574 during the third Udasi along with his follower Bhai Mardana. Mardana felt hungry but there was no food so he was sent by Guru Nanak Ji to collect food for Langar. People donated flour to make rotis. Despite having the ingredients they were unable to cook food because of unavailability of water. As directed by Guruji Mardana picked up a stone and a hot water spring appeared in which the rotis floated at first. Nanak Ji advised him to pray to god that if these chapatis float back he will donate one of them in his name and to his astonishment the chapatis not only floated but turned into edible stuff. Since then it is believed that if you donate something there in the name of god you are likely to get the lost items back.

Itinerary Day1:Visit the place and stay according to your will. The gurudwara offers space for living and town comprises of many guesthouses. On your day one, complete your tour inside the gurudwara and explore the reasons behinds it sacredness. Take rest and cherish the food coming straight away from god's kitchen in the form of Langar. Bath into the hot springs and wash away all the impurities. Day 2:Mark the beginning of your day with a dip into Kulant Pith and afterwards head towards Lord Ramchandra Temple with Lord Shiva to be the next place to visit. Langar is provided to the disciples. Choose your way out of having lunch here or outside. Look around to the local markets and enjoy the aura of the place. You can also visit nearby towns of Tosh, Kasol, Kullu and Manali if time permits. Each of those towns will take 1-2 days to cover.

Restaurants and Local Food in Manikaran Sahib Manikaran does not have too many options for food. One can eat at the lungars organized by the temples and the gurudwaras in the area. The food in lungars is delicious as well as hygienic. It might also be convenient to carry your own food or make some personal arrangements.Himachali cuisine is very simple as it mainly revolves aroundChapati, dals, vegetable gravy and curd. Pickles are typically served along with a meal in most of the eating joints here. View 2 Restaurants in Manikaran Sahib >>

Oct-Junis the best time to visit Manikaran Sahib Manikaran sees visitors throughout the year. The summers of Manikaran are extremely pleasant with the average temperature of around 10 degrees. They stretch from the month of April to June. This is the ideal time to visit this town. Winters and cold and harsh, however, a lot of people like to visit Manikaran during these months as well. October and November are cold, but pleasant. December to February are very cold and harsh. Weather in Manikaran Sahib Loading... Manikaran Sahib in Winter (October-March) The place gets really cold with proximities of snowfall. Temperature goes down to negative scale. However, if you are a snow lover you can enjoy the snow activities in nearby cities of Kullu and Manali if you visit here during the winter time. Manikaran Sahib in Summer (April-June) The temperature varies between 6-degree celsius to 15 degrees. The weather is quite good and pleasing. You can have a fruitful trip during the moths of April to June. Manikaran Sahib in Monsoon (July-September) The season between July and September makes the place look more beautiful, however, be careful of the landslides in the hilly areas. Rains could also disturb your travelling schedule, so this season is not the best time to visit Manikaran. Monthly Weather in Manikaran Sahib Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 4 18 February 7 23 March 8 28 April 13 35 May 15 36 June 18 36 July 22 33 August 22 32 September 18 32 October 13 31 November 9 22 December 6 19

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