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Mana is the first Indian village towards the Tibetan border. Located at an altitude of 3200 meters (10,499 feet) above the sea level in the lap of Himalaya in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. With small houses and narrow lanes leading up towards the mountains, the village is pretty like in a fairytale. It falls on several popular trekking routes and is located at a distance of just 4 km from Badrinath temple. This village is also known as the gateway to the mysterious world of the mythological period and is famous for the mythological stories shared by locals there. It is also known as the only village in India where Saraswati River can be seen.
The first 3 km can be travelled by a car or a bus. This stop is called "Mana". First point after the village Mana, the last habitat in the Indian side, is Bhim Pool. This is said to have been built by Bhim (of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata epic) for his wife Draupadi who could not cross the ridge. From here, there is a 4 km trek to the falls. No special gear for the trek is needed apart from some sturdy shoes.