📍 Location: ~35 km from Kaza, ~26 km from Tabo, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
📅 Season: June–September for trekking and cultural immersion
A twin village of barley fields and bone-colored cliffs, where the soul of Spiti whispers through stone and prayer
🏘️ Twin Hamlets – Mane Kogma & Mane Yogma
Originally one village, Mane was split into two settlements after a flash flood:
- Mane Kogma (Lower Mane): First village on the road from Spiti River
- Mane Yogma (Upper Mane): Last village before the Manirang Pass trek to Kinnaur
- Connected by a steel girder bridge over a nullah, with lush fields irrigated by glacial melt
- Altitude: ~3,650 m (11,980 ft), offering star-studded skies and crisp alpine air
🏞️ The villages are often called Spiti’s “hidden treasure,” revealed only after climbing a barren slope
🕉️ Spiritual & Cultural Soul
- Village Gompa: A hilltop monastery with views of the valley and Buddhist murals
- Chudolsa Cave: A mysterious cave with seasonal water flow; accessible Nov–April
- Local Lore: Once believed to be cursed, Mane was ritually cleansed by monks from Kaza and Dharamshala
- Festivals: Every three years, villagers host a Cham dance ceremony led by monks from Dhankar Monastery
- Language: Locals speak Bodi (Bodhi)—a mix of Tibetan, Mongolian, Hindi, and Chinese
🪔 Rituals are held in rotating homes, selected by lottery, preserving communal harmony and spiritual rhythm
🥾 Trekking & Natural Wonders
- Sopona Lake Trek: A 2–3 hour hike from Mane Yogma to a seasonal glacial lake (~4,080 m)
- Manirang Pass (~5,550 m): Gateway to Kinnaur, with views of Manirang Peak (6,593 m)—one of Himachal’s highest
- Star Gazing: With no artificial lights, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye
- Photography: Misty mornings, wild roses, and stone homes offer a surreal canvas
🌌 Nights in Mane are a celestial spectacle—perfect for long-exposure shots and soul-searching silence
🧭 Plan Your Visit
| 🗺️ Travel Tips | 🏡 Stay Options |
|---|---|
| Reach via Atergu Bridge on NH-505, ~6 km off highway | Sonam Homestay (Mane Yogma), local campsites |
| Nearest town: Kaza (~35 km) | Combine with Dhankar Monastery, Tabo, or Pin Valley |
| Best time: June–September | No mobile signal; BSNL landlines only |
✨ Why It Belongs in Your Guide
Mane Village reflects:
- Spiti’s spiritual and ecological depth
- A living archive of Himalayan resilience and ritual
- A gateway to glacial lakes, ancient caves, and cosmic quiet
It’s not just a village—it’s a twin whisper of stone and soul, held between river and ridge.
