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History of Manikaran Gurudwara in Himachal Pradesh

A trip to Kullu Manali in Himachal Pradesh is incomplete without a day's break at the Manikaran Sahib . Situated 35 kilometers from Kullu and 4 kilometers from Kasol, it is a destination that conjoins beautiful sights and religious sentiments with an adventurous trip. It is one of the few auspicious sights that have both Hindus and Sikh sentiment attached simultaneously. Thus, millions of tourists throng it every year. Located on the banks of River Parvati, Manikaran offers many breathtaking sites of the lofty snow-clad mountains in the background. Manikaran Sahib, the gurudwara is the most important placeto visit in Manikaran . It is a very well maintained Gurudwara. It also offers free of cost 'langar' (food distribution) as well as accommodation options. The Gurudwara is also famous for its bridge and the gushing hot springs. The rice in the 'langar' are made by inserting small packets of rice in the hot spring itself. LEGEND BEHIND MANIKARAN SAHIB