Maneri, India

Maneri (Hindi: मनेरी ), is a town in Uttarakhand, India. Situated on the banks of river Bhagirathi 8 km north of Uttarkashi, it is the home of Maneri Dam and the terminating railway station on Chota Char Dham Railway nearest to Gangotri.[2]

Maneri
Maneri
Location in Uttarakhand, India
Maneri
Maneri (India)
Coordinates: 30°44′21″N 78°31′43″E
Country India
StateUttarakhand
DistrictUttarkashi
Population
 (2011)
  Total1,270[1]
Languages
  OfficialHindi, Garhwali
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Telephone code01374
Vehicle registrationUK10
Websiteuk.gov.in

Geography

Maneri is located nearby Yamuna and Ganges (Bhagirathi) rivers, originating at Yamunotri and Gangotri (Gomukh) respectively.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Maneri village has 299 families with a total population of 1271, of which 697 are males while 574 are females.[1]

Places of interest

Yamunotri temple, one of holiest shrines of Hinduism lies in the district, as does its source

Adventure sports

  • White water rafting
  • Trekking tracks
  • Mountaineering

See also

References

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