Due to the lush green fields visible only after climbing the barren slope, the villages are referred to as the "hidden treasure".

While the road up from Spiti traverses a barren rock-strewn slope devoid of vegetation, on reaching the plateau, the traveler is greeted by the sight of lush green fields irrigated by a nullah.

The first or lower village on the road from the Spiti valley is Mane Kogma on the left bank of the nullah.

[3] Himachal is prone to landslides due to the geologically young mountain slopes with loose sedimentary strata.

Residents report that agricultural land is subsiding and some buildings in Mane Yogma near the nullah are developing cracks.

[7]: 272 Beyond the plateau, the terrain rises steeply to the Manirang range separating Spiti from Kinnaur with peaks between 5,400–6,500 m (17,700–21,300 ft).

[9][6][5] The 34th Kalachakra, a periodic Buddhist workshop initiated by the Dalai Lama, was planned to be held in Dhankar Gompa in January 2017.

[10] Although the 34th Kalachakra was subsequently held in Bodh Gaya, this plan gave a fillip to telecom service in the Mane villages and the surrounding areas.

Due to the high altitude and the absence of artificial lights, the nights afford good views of the stars.