Sitting in this cave, Shri Ved Vyas divided the Vedas into four parts and wrote seventeen Puranas. Lord Ganesha was called upon to write the Mahabharata. Even after this, due to a lack of self-satisfaction, at last, he composed eighteen Puranas, Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapurana, at this place.

A huge rock on top of Vyas Gufa is known as Vyas Pothi because of its book-like resemblance.

I purchased a woolen monkey cap for Rs. 100 from the woman of Mana (Last Indian Village).

It was warm, I have to say.

We met Janki Parmar, a 70-year-old lady ,near Bhim Pul, Mana Village in Uttarakhand. She was returning to her house after inspecting the potato farming. She requested us to visit her shop after visiting Bhim Pul and Vasudhara Falls. We promised. Upon arrival, we were served Kala Channa Pulao with mixed achar – a Delicious lunch. Thank you – said I.

Dev – The guide enhanced knowledge by showing high-altitude grass (Himalayan Juniper) during the Vasudhara Falls trek.

Dev – The guide enhanced knowledge by pointing fingers straight toward the snow-capped mountains – Laxmi Van is a forest of Bhojpatra trees and a base camp for trekkers walking towards Satopanth Lake.

At 8:30 am, we started our journey on foot from Badrinath because there were no shared jeeps available for Mana village. Most devotees/tourists visit Mana village on their own or in hired vehicles.

Mana village is 4 km approx. from Badrinath and walking is a good option while watching villagers busy in fields, the holy river Alaknanda flowing, Nar Narayan parvat around, and a display board – Last Indian Village.

By 9:30 am, we reached Mana village. At 9:40 am, we were at Bhim Pul. We spent a few minutes there watching the holy river Saraswati flowing at full speed. Nowhere else, except in this area, only one can watch the river Saraswati and a small stream of holy water from Mansarover Lake near Bhim Pul and then look towards Keshav Prayag – The confluence of Alaknanda and Saraswati rivers.

At 12:30 noon hours, we reached Vasudhara Falls.

On the way, we saw Bhu Vaikunta. It is said that in the ancient era, people used to do Hindu funeral rites here only before trekking toward Swargarohini.

Dev – The guide further enhanced knowledge about the area. The other side of the Alaknanda River is the path towards Satopanth Lake, or even Swargarohini, you can say. Chamtoli Bhugyal is the first-day campsite while trekking toward Satopanth Lake. Laxmi Van is also visible and well-known for Bhojpatra trees. In earlier times, sages used to write on the bark of Bhojpatra trees. And one can watch glaciers.

And not to forget, it is believed that if a few drops of Vasudhara Falls touch your skin, all your sins are washed away.

In short, I suggest that if you are fit for trekking and visiting Badrinath, you should trek to Vasudhara Falls, but start early so that by late afternoon hours you return to Mana village or Badrinath. Take rainy clothes with you in case it rains.

Mountain Winter Snow Melting Creating a Small Waterfall – This photo was taken near Vasudhara Falls in Uttarakhand.

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