Manikaran
Himachal Pradesh, India

Manikaran

A sacred pilgrimage site with natural hot springs and spiritual significance

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A sacred pilgrimage site in Parvati Valley known for its hot springs and Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib.

Manikaran is a sacred town located in the Parvati Valley, renowned for its natural hot springs and religious significance for both Sikhs and Hindus. The town is home to Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib, where devotees from all over the world come to seek blessings. The hot springs reach temperatures up to 90°C and pilgrims use the boiling water to cook rice and vegetables.

Group Size
4–10 Travelers
Stay Type
Hotel + Homestay
Transport
Private Cab / Tempo
Trip Support
24×7 Assistance

Experience Highlights

Natural hot springs

Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib

Religious significance

Free community kitchen (langar)

Scenic Parvati Valley

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Your 1-Day Itinerary

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Drive from Kasol to Manikaran

9:00 AM20 mins

Take a short drive or shared taxi 5 km from Kasol to Manikaran along the Parvati River.

Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib Darshan

9:30 AM1.5 hours

Enter the magnificent Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib — cover your head, wash your hands, and participate in the peaceful spiritual atmosphere.

Langar — Free Community Kitchen

11:30 AM45 mins

Partake in the free langar at the Gurudwara — a humbling experience of shared vegetarian food cooked in the hot spring waters.

Hot Sulphur Spring Dip

1:00 PM1 hour

Soak in the sacred hot springs adjacent to the Gurudwara — the naturally boiling water is channelled into bathing pools at safe temperatures.

Ram Temple & Shiva Temple Visit

2:30 PM1 hour

Visit the ancient Ram Temple across the river and the Shiva temple near the hot springs — both architecturally striking.

Parvati River & Photography

4:00 PM1 hour

Walk along the Parvati River bank, photograph the Gurudwara's golden dome against the dramatic mountain backdrop.

Dinner & Return to Kasol

6:00 PM1.5 hours

Have dinner at a Manikaran or Kasol restaurant before settling in for the night.

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This itinerary is a suggestion and can be customized based on your interests, pace, and weather conditions. All timings are approximate. Our team can help you adjust the schedule to create your perfect trip.

Places Near Manikaran

4 attractions nearby · tap any place for details & directions

4 km15 min drive

Parvati Valley's backpacker hub with Israeli cafés and riverside vibes.

CafésRiversideBackpacker
7 km20 min drive

Peaceful hamlet reachable by a riverside forest trek from Kasol.

CampingForestPeaceful
18 km1 hour drive + trek

Popular trek to a natural hot spring at 2,960m above Parvati Valley.

Hot SpringTrekkingCamping
21 km1 hour drive

Remote village at the end of Parvati Valley with stunning snow-peak views.

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