First village of India in Uttarakhand, from here only you can see Saraswati river

Mana village of Uttarakhand, which is considered to be the first village of India, is famous for its historical, religious and natural beauty. Located near Badrinath Dham, this village holds special significance as the route of the ascension of the Pandavas to heaven and the origin of the Saraswati river. Let us know the specialty of this place.

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First village of India in Uttarakhand, from here only you can see Saraswati river
First village of India in Uttarakhand, from here only you can see Saraswati river

There are a number of places in our country, India, for those who prefer to travel. There are so many of them here, which are known not only for their loveliness but speciality as well. Uttarakhand is one among them, and that is also referred to as Devbhoomi. People come from far and near to experience the divinity of the location. All flock to experience the stunning hill stations like Nainital, Mussoorie, but have you ever heard of the first village of India?

This village is very special in many ways. It is not only beautiful, but also a historical place. If you have not yet understood which village we are talking about, then we are talking about Mana village of Uttarakhand, which is special not only for visiting but also because of religious beliefs. 

Mana village of Chamoli district of Uttarakhand itself lies near the India-Tibet border. Not only this, but the location of this spot is only 3 kilometers away from Badrinath Dham. This village is a repository of history and culture, regarding each and every particle of which one could feel the past. It's one of the specialties is also that only here, one could get to see the Saraswati river. Other than this, there is one thing also said about this spot, i.e., this village itself is the route to Heaven.

This village is named Mana after Manibhadra Dev. It is considered to be the only place on earth that is holier than the four Dhams. This village is considered to be curse-free and sin-free. Not only this, there is also a belief that when the Pandavas were going towards heaven, they passed through this village. There is also a Bhima bridge here, about which it is believed that Bhima made a bridge by throwing a rock to cross a waterfall on the way.

Muskan Kumawat

Muskan Kumawat Verified Local Voice • 13 Apr, 2026Journalist

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