Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Manikaran Gurudwara
spiritual • 5,700 ft
Overview
Location
Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Altitude
5,700 ft
Best Time
April to June, September to November
Visiting Hours
5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free (Included)
Perched along the roaring Parvati River, Manikaran Sahib is a highly revered pilgrimage center for both Sikhs and Hindus. Famous for its natural, therapeutic hot sulphur springs, the Gurudwara is built directly over these thermal channels. The water is so hot that the Langar meals are cooked directly in the steaming pools. Pilgrims gather here to bathe in the healing waters, which are believed to cure skin diseases and joint pains, while enjoying the majestic pine-covered mountain backdrops.
Responsible Travel & Etiquette
Cover your head with a headscarf inside the Gurudwara complex
Maintain distance and follow guidelines in the separate hot spring bathing pools for men and women
Remove footwear and wash your hands and feet before entering the worship area
Be careful around the boiling water pools as the temperature is extremely high
FAQs
Are the hot springs safe to bathe in?
Yes, the indoor pools have regulated temperatures, making it safe and highly relaxing to soak in.
Can we get food there?
Yes, the Gurudwara serves hot Langar meals cooked in the geothermal hot springs throughout the day.
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