Situated
in the Kulu Valley, Malana Village
in Manikaran is famous for its lush
green hills. This village is considered
to be the oldest democracy in the world.
No interference of the outsiders is
entertained here and all disputes of
the village are settled between themselves.
According
to a legend the village is Greek in
origin. It is said that some of the
soldiers from Alexander’s army
had settled here and these villagers
are their descendants. The villagers
have strange looks, sharp features,
narrow eyes and dark bronze skin. They
speak a dialect of their own, not used
by anybody else.Malana’s proximity
with the Chanderkhani Pass, the ancient
temple of Jamlu and its distinct, social
and cultural characteristics attract
many visitors to the village. Some
basic tourist accommodations are now
available in the village.
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