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Located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, Malana is an ancient solitary Indian village to the north-east of Kullu Valley. Three mountain passes connect the village to Kullu. The village is shadowed by the majestic peaks of Deo Tibba and Chandrakhani. At a height of 3029 metres above the sea level, it is situated on a remote plateau.
The village of Malana has a lifestyle and social structure of its own without being affected by modern civilisation. For those interested in exploring the wildlife of the region, Mandi, a city just 31 kms from Malana has nearly 5 wildlife reserves. The Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary in Moorang and Manali Wildlife Sanctuary near Mandi are the most popular ones which are located close to malana.
A number of Trekking routes pass through this village and the Mahadev temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is also located close to Malana. The village of Malana is also known famously for the Charas that it produces apart from its scenic location.
The language spoken in Malana is Kanashi. The village celebrates two main festivals namely Fagdi Mela in February and Badoh Mela in August. Malana is easily accessible with other places such as Manali which is located just 77 kms.
