Manikaran Tourism: Hotels, Reviews, Packages, Photos, Maps, Experience, Itinerary

Manikaran is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, and is approximately 45 Km. away from Kullu. Manikaran is most famous for being a main Sikh and Hindu state destination.  The translation of Manikaran is 'Jewel of the Ear', which according to legends is connected to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is said that once they were staying in this specific area, the Mani or precious jewel of Goddess Parvati was swept away by the waters, and Lord Shiva demanded that the Mani be found by one of his attendants.  But when the Mani was not found, Lord Shiva became angry and opened his Third eye, causing tremendous earthly turmoil in which waters spread and highly precious stones emerged. It is from this epic story that the name of Manikaran was derived.Even today, these lofty lush green mountains are filled with the sounds of  pristine roaring waters, coming deep from the Himalayas directly and the hot spring waters are considered as extremely holy with powers to heal and cure.