After an early breakfast, the tour sets out to explore Parvati valley with the jewel township of Manikaran. Parvati is a tributary river of Beas that originates at Pin-Parvati Pass. The drive from Manali to Kullu along Beas river diverges near Bhuntar to move into Parvati valley. From the confluence point, Manikaran is about 40 Kms upstream. Famous as a pilgrimage centre, Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh faith, is said to have trekked to this place and bathed at it’s famous hot springs. A Gurudwara at Manikaran commemorates the Sikh gurus visit. However, it is the older legend about Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva, having lost her ear rings in the valley that gives the place it’s name. An angry Shiva had to open his third eye to scare Sheshnag, the serpent king, who had taken possession of the lost jewels. The heat of Shiva’s energy made the water boil and forced Sheshnag to return Parvati’s jewelry. Believer’s hold that the hot springs are where the lost jewels were recovered from. The Ramchandra Temple at Manikaran was built in the 17th century by Raja Jagat Singh of Kullu house. After a visit to the pilgrim town, the journey returns to Manali for dinner and night stay.