Mana Pass — Local services in Uttarakhand

Mana Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.610m (18,406ft) above the sea level, located in the Himalayas on the border between India and China. It’s one of the highest vehicle-accessible passes in the world.

The pass, also known as Māna La, Chirbitya, Chirbitya-la, or Dungri La, connects India (the state of Uttarakhand) and Tibet, within the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve of the Zanskar mountain range in the Uttarakhand. Mana Pass led from Badrinath and the source of the Saraswati River along with the Deotal Lake. It’s one of the highest mountain roads of the country. The road to the pass is a well-graded gravel-dirt road constructed in the 2005-2010 period for the Indian military by the Border Roads Organisation. Great trail for experienced wheelers. Avoid driving in this area if unpaved mountain roads aren't your strong point. 4x4 required. Stay away if you're scared of heights. Expect a trail pretty steep. Wet conditions may make for tough driving along the muddy road. Do not take this drive if you have respiratory problems or any type of heart condition. Notorius lack of oxygen that tests the organisms and a high degree of steepness. Most people feel altitude sickness at around 2,500-2,800 meters. Extremely low oxygen for engine combustion. A major hazard of altitude is the sickness that can indiscriminately affect anyone regardless of age or fitness. The summit has about 40% less oxygen than at sea level, thus breathing is more difficult. Your pulse rate will increase and movement will be more laborious at the summit. The high elevation with its risk of altitude sickness, weather concerns, steep road grade, and overall inaccessibility make the pass dangerous and summit trips difficult. Watch out for sudden loose-gravel breaks. The pass is reached from the south by an extension of National Highway 58 (NH58) that connects Delhi with Badrinath, though beyond Badrinath the graded road is subject to landslides. The road can ripple like a roller coaster track in places where “frost heaves” are caused by seasonal freezing and thawing of the ground. The surface on this gravel road is often loose, especially along the sides of the road. There are some asphalted sections along the way. The road is higher on the Indian side than the new road on the Tibetan side, and rises to 5,610 metres (18,406 ft) on the Indian side of the border, 250m west of the low point of the 5,545 metres (18,192...

Nestled in the Himalayas Mana is situated at an altitude of 3134 meters. Mana Valley is facilitated with savior modern convinces. There are no straight streets here. They dart in all directions following the ups and downs of hills and hollows. An avenue is an abstract impulse here. it reflects wishful thinking rather than reality.

The Mana Valley lies in the hinterland of Badrinath. This valley was used in the past by the Rongpa traders to cross over the Indian border for trade in Tibetan markets. It was one of the most difficult passes in the region. In those days, Mana must have been a big and prosperous village due to the trade.

The inhabitants of the valley move from their alternative villages (which are in the lower range of Himalayas) to the valley during summer and stay in the valley from April to October. All kind of traditional rituals are performed during this period of stay by the community.

The hospitable nature of villagers spreading message of secure and peace life. That's why the people who have long lived in this sacred place are also unique. The inhabitants of this soil particularly the old timers who embody...

Mana is the first village before the Mana Pass and is 26 kilometres from the border of India and Tibet. The village is at a distance of about 3 km from the Hindu Pilgrimage Badrinath and the two places are culturally connected with each other. The village has about 558 households and a population of about 1214.During winter months, the entire population comes down to lower places, as the area is covered under snow.The villagers of this village are culturally associated with activities of Badrinath temple and annual fair of Matha murthi.They used to trade with Tibet in earlier day's.bThere is a small cave in Mana, named Vyas Gufa and it is believed that Maharshi Vyas composed Mahabharat in this cave. One more cave is called Ganesh Gufa and tourists visit both caves regularly.Nearby places include Vasudhara Falls, Satopanth Lake, Bhim Pul,...