Maneri, India
Maneri 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.
Yamunotri temple, one of holiest shrines of Hinduism lies in the district, as does its source
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.
Places of interest
- Dodital: One of the popular fresh water lake in Uttarkashi. 21 km trek to Dodital starts from Sangamchatti.
- Tiloth Power Plant
- Maneri Dam
- Bhali Dam
- Nachiketa Tal
- Kuteti Devi temple
- Gyansu and Palla Gyansu
- Joshiyara
- Matli
- Mahidanda
Adventure sports
- White water rafting
- Trekking tracks
- Mountaineering