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One of the most renowned Sikh pilgrimage sites near Manali, Manikaran Gurudwara, is a sacred shrine of Sikhs located right along the banks of the Parvati river. It is believed that the location of Manikaran Gurudwara Sahib is the exact meditative spot of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. 

The divinity of the Gurudwara is so much that pilgrims believe there is no need to visit the other religious centers of India post visiting this place. Not just an honored place for the Sikhs, Manikaran holds much significance even for the Hindus.

In the vicinity of the famed Gurudwara erupts three hot water springs, primarily used as sacred bathing ghats. One is located under the Gurudwara, and the other two are just adjacent to it.

Sikh History of Manikaran Gurudwara

The shrine you see today was discovered by Baba Narayan Hari, and the history of the gurudwara sahib is mentioned in Bhai Bala Janamsakhi (legendary biographies of Guru Nanak) and Twarikh Guru Khalsa (a historical book of the Sikhs covering the period between their origin and the time when they lost Punjab to the British).

Manikaran Gurudwara is situated where Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji was with his Sikhs in the Indian Himalayas. The Sikhs were hungry and had no food. To satisfy their hunger, Guru Nanak sent his Bhai Mardana, his good friend, to collect food from the community kitchen, also called langar. 

Many villagers donated rice and flour and made rotis. But there was no fire to cook food.

Guru Nanak lifted a rock from which a hot spring appeared, and that is how the Sikhs were able to cook rice and beans. But still, Bhai Mardana could not make rotis as they kept sinking. He said, “I am going to donate my life in the name of God”. And, the rotis floated. 

Guru Nanak Dev Ji said that for anyone who devotes his life to God’s name, all their items would float. 

Today, many Hindus and Sikhs visit Manikaran Gurudwara Manali to see the hot boiling sulfur springs, revered by lakhs of devotees. You can also dip in the water, which is said to have healing properties. 

Legend of Manikaran Gurudwara Himachal Pradesh

Legends has it that these hot water springs erupted due to the effort of Sheshnag when Lord Shiva was trying to relocate the lost jewel of Goddess Parvati. In an attempt to avoid Lord Shiva’s wrath, Sheshnag threw precious stones from Earth, which culminated in the eruption of these hot water springs. Owing to such mythological beliefs, Manikaran Gurudwara is among the top tourist attractions in Manali. 

Best Time to Visit Manikaran Gurudwara

Summer is quite pleasant in Manikaran. If you want to escape the summer heat, plan your trip to Manikaran Gurudwara. It is located amid the Himalayas, close to Solang Valley, so the temperature can reach below 0 degrees. Adventure activities are also allowed in the summer as there is little risk of snowstorms. 

How to Reach Manikaran Gurudwara

Take a flight to Kullu Manali Airport, located 34 km from the gurudwara sahib. Joginder Nagar Railway Station is located around 147 km from Manikaran Gurudwara. Taxis are available from both the airport and the train station to reach the desired place. Buses are also a cheap mode of transport to visit this attraction. You can hire them from Himachal’s hill station or Delhi.

Places to Visit Near Manikaran Gurudwara

There are some places to visit near Manikaran Gurudwara. So once you have done your darshan, you can also explore these places.

  • Lord Ramchandra Temple

Among the most revered Hindu temples, Lord Ramchandra Temple is located in Manikaran village. The priests of this village say that Lord Ram’s idol was brought from Ayodhya and placed in this temple by the Raja of Kulu. However, this is no historical evidence. 

Besides Lord Ram, there was an idol of his younger brother, Lakshman, which has now vanished. On the left side of Lord Ram’s idol is the idol of Goddess Sita. 

  • Temple of Lord Shiva

Another attraction near Manikaran Gurudwara is an old temple of Lord Shiva. It inclined during the earthquake of 1905. 

  • Harinder Mountain and Parvati River

On the north side of the gurudwara is a mountain named Harinder. One look at this time will make an individual free of all evils. And on the south side flows the pristine Parvati River.

  • Kulant Pith

Kulant Pith is the most sacred place of pilgrimage in Manikaran. It has the ‘Visnu Kund’, considered to be the purest of all. Lord Shankara stayed at this place. One drop of water from the tanks here will release you from all evils. People also say if anyone consumes food cooked in boiling water, they go to Vishnu Lok.

In addition, there are numerous other tourist attractions near Manikaran Sahib Himachal Pradesh, which you can explore during the Kullu Manali tour packages. We offer a wide range of well-curated Kullu Manali customizable packages, and you can book a tour with us!

Tips for Manikaran Gurudwara

  • Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara room booking is not required. There are around 300 rooms that are provided to devotees free of charge. 

  • The usage of mobile phones is permitted everywhere in the village except the sacred places. So, respect the rules. If you have any special requests, you can ask the authorities. But permission is not guaranteed. 

  • Indulge in trekking in the Manikaran Valley.

  • Extend your trip to Manali, Kullu, or Kasol.

  • Relish the local flavors in the Manikaran Valley. 

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