History of Manikaran Sahib
On Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Third Udasi, Guru Sahib set off for the Himalaya district. Beginning from Punjab, Guru Ji traveled Northeast into what is presently Himachal Pradesh. Master Nanak Dev Ji and Bhai Mardana ventured to every part of the Kullu valley which is flanked on the two sides by mountains spotted with evergreen trees. The mountains themselves are sliced through by the Beas River and its tributaries. While going along one of these tributaries, Bhai Mardana felt hungry and inquired as to whether they could rest, cook and eat. Either finding the wood inadmissible or coming up short on the devices to cut the nearby trees, Bhai Mardana was experiencing difficulty making a fire and along these lines couldn't prepare the nourishment. Bhai Mardana then went to Guru Nanak Dev Ji for help. Master Nanak Dev Ji, being ever associated with Waheguru and His creation, at that point moved toward a little stream and turned over a stone. From the stone, sprang out heated water with which Bhai Mardana could prepare his nourishment. However, when Bhai Mardana went to heat his chapatti (roti) on the underground aquifer it would in a split second sink. Once more, Bhai Mardana went to Satgur Nanak for help. Master Nanak Dev Ji said to Bhai Mardana, 'Give every chapatti to Naam and it won't sink'. Bhai Mardana, reciting/contemplating upon Naam, set another roti on the underground aquifer. To Bhai Ji's awe, it drifted thus wrapped up of the rotis he heated there. Thus, Bhai Mardana and Guru Nanak Dev Ji ate langar at this spot in the Kullu Valley.
Best time to visit Manikaran Sahib
The town of Manikaran lies in Himachal Pradesh at the stature of around 1760 meters above ocean level. This stunning tallness makes the climate in this district amazingly cold during the time with a normal temperature of around 10 degrees. Because of this explanation, numerous people want to visit throughout the late spring season (April - June), when they don't want to remain in to keep away from the virus. The spot is likewise renowned for its regular natural aquifers that are spread around the whole town and make for a prime visiting spot. Winters and cold and brutal, be that as it may, many individuals like to visit Manikaran during these months too.
How to Reach Manikaran Sahib
By Air: You can take a trip to Kullu Manali at Bhuntar Airport. The separation between the air terminal and Manikaran, Himachal Pradesh is of 34.8 km. Get inside a neighborhood transport from Bhuntar Bus Stop and you will reach Manikaran in under an hour and a half. Nearby transports are effectively accessible from Bhuntar. The closest significant air terminal is in Chandigarh and its around 8 hours from Bhuntar. Transports and cabs are effectively accessible from Chandigarh to Bhuntar.
By Rail:Manikaran doesn't have a railroad station. The closest significant station is Pathankot Station, Punjab where the dynamic trains are Jammu Mail, Ravi Express and Dauladhar Express. With very nearly 300 km of separation, it will take around 8 hours by street for you to reach Manikaran from Pathankot. The most ideal approach to reach Manikaran from Pathankot is to book a taxi or going in a transport till Bhuntar and afterward taking a neighborhood transport.
By Road : Manikaran is associated with Bhuntar through nearby state transports. Bhuntar is additionally associated with great transports from all close by significant urban areas like Shimla, Pathankot, Chandigarh and New Delhi. Cabs are additionally effectively accessible from every single close by territory.
