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Malana Kullu





Malana is an ancient village to the north-east of Kullu Valley. This solitary village in the Malana Nala, a side valley of the Parvati Valley, is isolated from the rest of the world. The majestic peaks of Chandrakhani and Deotibba shadow the village. 




Malana has a history and it goes back to Jamlu rishi (sage) who inhabited this place and made rules and regulations.The village administration is democratic and is believed to be the oldest republic of the world. The social structure of Malana in fact rests on villagers' unshaken faith in their powerful deity, Jamlu Devta. 



In addition to the taboo on physical contact and use of Kanashi by an outsider, there are many other restrictions.
  • According to village rules, fixing nails on a tree is prohibited as that could damage the tree.
  • Burning wood is also prohibited in the forests of Malana.
  • Only dry twigs and branches are permitted to be carried outside the forest.


Kullu-Manali Airport at Bhuntar: 40 km by road + 3 km on footKullu town: 50 km by road + 3 km on footManali town: 90 km by road + 3 km on footVillage That Grows  World’s Best Hashish….Touch-Me-NotMalana: The Village Of Taboos

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