Located in the parvati valley near the river Beas and Parvati, Situated at a distance of 45 kilometers from Kullu, Manikaran is known for its hot springs and its gurudwara- Manikaran Sahib.

Manikaran also make an ideal base for trekking expeditions, glacier crossings, Pin Pass to Spiti, Manikaran to Saraumga Pass to Chhota Dhara, Manikaran to Malana Valley via the Animal Pass and Manikaran or Kasol or Jari to Naggar through Malana and Chandrakhani Pass.