India's First (Last) Tea Shop, Mana
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A famous tea stall in Mana village, about 3 km north of Badrinath, known for its holy basil milk tea and a popular border photo stop.
Located in Mana, the 'first village of India' about 3 km from Badrinath. It has been run for decades by the Chandra Singh Badwal family, and both the old sign 'India's Last Tea Shop' and the new sign 'India's First Tea Shop' hang at the entrance. The signature is milk tea with holy basil leaves; it also sells coffee and snacks such as maggi noodles. A cup costs about 20–30 rupees. It is near Vyas Cave, making it a convenient rest stop when touring Mana village.
Opening hours
Daily, about 9:00–20:00 during pilgrimage season