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Rewalsar Lake, located at an altitude of 1350 meters above sea level, is a noted tourist destination and a pilgrimage center of Mandi. This unique pilgrim center has three Buddhist monasteries & as well as three Hindu temples. It's also believed sacred among the Sikhs as the 10th Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh, is believed to have resided here for a month. Rewalsar is famous for the Sisu Fair, held at the end of February or early March, and the festival of Baisakhi. 

Prashar Lake is in the picturesque village of Prashar at a distance of 62 km from Mandi at an altitude of 2730 meters above sea level. There is a three-storied temple located on the banks of the lake. Dedicated to the popular Sage Prashar, this temple is constructed on the spot where he used to mediate. Surrounded by beautiful snow-clad mountains, the water of this lake is deep blue in color. Travelers can also see a tiny island in the lake.

Bhima Kali Temple is a famous religious site in Mandi located on the banks of the River Beas. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Bhimakali, the family deity of the Bushahar rulers of Mandi. This temple has a large museum showcasing various statues and images of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. According to a legend, the Hindu God Krishna fought a great war against Banasura, a demon king, at this site and buried his head in the earth. 

Bhootnath Temple is a popular tourist destination located at the heart of Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, built in 1527 AD by Raja Ajber Sen and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. According to a legend, Raj Madhav, the deity who ruled the state of Mandi, along with other hill deities, visits the temple and offers prayers before beginning a procession during the festival of Shivaratri. 

Nyingma Monastery, regarded as one of the most famous monasteries of the region, is known for its beautiful thangka paintings. These paintings decorate the inner walls of the monastery. This monastery is believed to be more than 100 years old. 

Sunken Garden is a recently developed Shopping complex. One of the unique features of the place is its clock tower having a pagoda-style structure. According to a legend, an erstwhile king of Mandi killed his son-in-law and buried him in this garden.