When to go
- JJan
- FFeb
- MMar
- AApr
- MMay
- JJun
- JJul
- AAug
- SSep
- OOct
- NNov
- DDec
Good time to go This month
- Best season
- May–October, subject to road/security conditions
- Time of day
- Morning
- Crowds
- High in pilgrimage season

At the edge of the high valley, stories of trade, pilgrimage and epic tradition meet mountain life.
Unmapped team
Coming soon
We’re still writing about Mana Village: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
Good time to go This month
Easy walking; uneven lanes
High altitude and cold; respect residents, local customs and any restricted areas.
Where it is
Near Badrinath
No map pin yet: directions search for the name
Trekking SpotRemote high-altitude lake reached on a demanding trek from the Badrinath region.
Hidden gem · Badrinath · Chamoli
Classic multi-day Himalayan trek through forest, villages and high viewpoints.
Offbeat · Joshimath / Dhak · Chamoli
High-altitude waterfall approached on foot from the Mana/Badrinath area.
Offbeat · Badrinath / Mana · Chamoli
Trekking SpotMeadow walk above Auli through forest and open alpine grassland.
Offbeat · Auli · Chamoli
Nature & WildlifeHighly protected Himalayan landscape with access tightly controlled in sensitive areas.
Hidden gem · Joshimath / authorized access point · Chamoli