MANDI
About Mandi

Mandi, also known as Varanasi of Hills, is a well-known district in Himachal Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the River Beas, the historic city of Mandi was earlier known as Mandav Nagar after the great Sage Mandav. Mandi is surrounded by the thick green cover of pine trees, deodar trees, and tea plantations, with rich culture & heritage & numerous temples spread across the town. 

Mandi also displays some old palaces and exquisite forms of colonial architecture. With a blend of warm and cold weather, the city housing lakes and gardens. Serving as a gateway to some famous valleys such as Kullu, Manali, Spiti, and Lahaul, Mandi is a must on a north India itinerary that never fails to enchant its visitors. 

Tourist Attractions In Mandi : 37

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1: Rewalsar Lake
Rewalsar Lake
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. 
 
2: Prashar Lake
Prashar Lake
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.
 
3: Bhima Kali Temple
Bhima Kali Temple
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. 
 
4: Bhootnath Temple
Bhootnath Temple
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. 
 
5: Nyingma Monastery
Nyingma Monastery
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. 
 
6: Sunken Garden
Sunken Garden
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.
 
7: Ardhanarisvara Temple
Ardhanarisvara Temple
Ardhanarisvara Temple is a noted religious site. The idol enshrined in this temple represents the ideology of Ardhnareshwar, which refers to a god who is half man and half woman. The Hindu Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Parvati, are depicted here in a composite form of half man on the right and half woman on the left. This temple was constructed based on the principle that women are an integral part of men’s life. The Archaeological Survey of India recognizes this temple as a protected site for its unique architecture & elaborates carvings.
 
8: Balh Valley
Balh Valley
Balh Valley, also known as the Sunder Nagar Valley, at an elevation of 800 meters above sea level. Placed between the Shimla Ridge and the Shivalik Hills, this valley has a stream, the Suketi, flowing through it. The cultivation of maize, wheat, ginger, and sugarcane is done exclusively in this valley. The occupations of the villagers of the Balh Valley include dairy farming, mixed farming, animal husbandry, and horticulture.    
 
9: Chauntra Valley
Chauntra Valley
Chauntra Valley is a small village situated close to Mandi. Popular as a paragliding destination of Bir, it attracts numerous adventure enthusiasts throughout the year. 
 
10: Gurudwara Gobind Singh
Gurudwara Gobind Singh
Gurudwara Gobind Singh, dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh guru, is under his leadership that the Sikh community united and fought against the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. During this war, Guru Gobind Singh received enormous support from the king of the state. Situated on the banks of the River Beas, this gurudwara is also known as the Gurudwara Palang Sahabas. There is the bed on which Guru Gobind Singh used to sleep. Apart from that, a musical instrument called the Rabab, a gun, and a gun kuppy that Guru Gobind Singh used, are also preserved here. A big tank of water, believed to have medicinal properties, lies adjacent to the Gurudwara.
 
11: Chindi
Chindi
Chindi is a prominent tourist destination close to the Karsog Valley in the Mandi District, & is an exotic hill station surrounded by mountains & dense forests of pine and deodar. The attractions of the place include a small temple and numerous apple orchards. At an elevation of 1825 meters, this hill station has a local market from where tourists can purchase warm rugs and ethnic handicrafts.
 
12: Gadda Gusaini
Gadda Gusaini
Gadda Gusaini is a beautiful valley famous for the Madhopur Fort, built by the former rulers of Mandi. This fort was primarily used for storing arms and ammunition during the early eras of the kingdom. In addition to this, the fort was also used as a place for punishing criminals of the state. 
 
13: Gyarah Rudra Temple
Gyarah Rudra Temple
Gyarah Rudra Temple is a famous pilgrimage site located in Mandi. Devoted to the Hindu god of Shiva, this temple is decorated in such a way that it looks like the famous Amarnath Cave Temple.
 
14: Jhatingri
Jhatingri
Jhatingri is one of the famous picnic spots at an elevation of 6600 ft above sea level. Located on Ghogar Dam, this place is associable via Urla, which lies on Mandi Pathankot National Highway. Blue pine and deodar forests on the route to Jhatingri add charm. At this place, travelers can also find a summer palace of the former kings of Mandi and a rest house.
 
15: Kamlah Fort
Kamlah Fort
Kamlah Fort is at an elevation of 4772 ft in the village of Kamlah, which is close to the Hamirpur District. Located on the Sikandar Dhar Ranges, the fort was built in 1625 by Raja Suraj Sen of Mandi. It was destroyed in 1840 by Bentura, the General of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Later in 1846, the fort was refurbished by the kings of Mandi. This fort got its name from the local saint, named Kamlah Baba. Situated 80 km from Mandi, visitors can reach this fort by Trekking through an adventurous route. 
 
16: Kunt Bhayog Lake
Kunt Bhayog Lake
Kunt Bhayog Lake is a beautiful lake at an elevation of 1700 meters above sea level in the town of Rewalsar. This lake is situated close to the Rewalsar Lake and the Monastery. Surrounded by tall hills, Kunt Bhayog Lake has a depth ranging between 12 meters and 15 meters & a small zoo located near the lake is also visited by several tourists.   
 
17: Kotli
Kotli
Kotli is a tourist destination known for its numerous temples,  located 22 km from Mandi. The famous temples include the Shiva Temple, the Janitri Devi Temple, the Jhagru Dev Temple, the Kamrawh Dev Temple, the Kasla Dev Temple, and the Rachera Dev Temple. The Mahan Dev Temple, the Nagini Devi Temple, the Troka Wali Devi Temple, the Surgani Devi Temple, and the Tej Bahadur Singh Temple. 
 
18: Mahamritunjya Temple
Mahamritunjya Temple
Mahamritunjya Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, enshrines a unique idol of the deity. This idol depicts Shiva sitting in the lotus position in a meditative mood with his third eye open. Lord Shiva’s idol has four arms of which his upper right hand is raised to bless, the left upper hand is holding a pot filled with water of immortality, the lower right hand is seen in a Bhumisparsha Mudra, and the upper left hand is holding a Kamandal, a pot holding water.
 
19: Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary
Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary
Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular tourist destination situated on the banks of the River Uhl in Mandi. The village of Barog, connected to Kullu via the Trekking trail, serves as a gateway to this sanctuary & several animals, including monal, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, serow, barking deer, black bear, ghoral, & pheasants, are spotted in the sanctuary. 
 
20: Panchvaktra Temple
Panchvaktra Temple
Panchvaktra Temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity, Shiva, has been declared a national heritage site by the Archaeological Survey of India. Showcasing the conventional Shikhara style of architecture, the temple has a unique Shiva Idol, which has five faces expressing five different characteristics of the deity. 
 
21: Pangna-karsog Valley
Pangna-Karsog Valley
Pangna-Karsog Valley is well known for a seven-story fort made of wood and stone. The Mahamaya temple is inside the fort & attracts numerous pilgrims throughout the year.
 
22: Panjain Thach
Panjain Thach
Panjain & Thach are two famous villages amidst dense pine, deodar, and tosh forests. Located 75 km from Mandi, these villages act as the base camps for Trekking and are accessible via Mandi from Bali Chowki.
 
23: Rani Amrit Kaur Park
Rani Amrit Kaur Park
Rani Amrit Kaur Park, nestled in the Tarna Hills, is a prominent tourist attraction 5 km from Mandi, inaugurated by His Holiness Dalai Lama in 1957. The Tarna Devi Temple, built in the 15th century, displays the Nagari style of architecture. It is located in proximity to the park and attracts numerous tourists. 
 
24: Rewalsar Monastery
Rewalsar Monastery
Rewalsar Monastery, located at a distance of 20 km from Mandi, is well known for its Indo-Chinese architecture. The interior walls of the monastery are adorned with mural paintings & the monastery is easily accessible by buses from Mandi. Close to this monastery, there is a lake, which further adds to the beauty of the place.  
 
25: Rohanda
Rohanda
Rohanda is a picturesque village in the Balh Valley in Mandi, surrounded by lush green forests of oak, pine, and cedar. This village is easily accessible owing to its good connectivity to Mandi and Shimla by a national highway.
 
26: Shikari Devi Temple
Shikari Devi Temple
Shikari Devi Temple is an important religious site for Hindus, located at an elevation of 2850 meters above sea level in the Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh. It is an ancient roofless temple nestled on Shikari Devi Peak. Dedicated to the worship of Shikari Devi, this temple is 15 km from Janjheli. Visitors can trek to Shikari Devi Peak from here as the main base camp for Trekking is also situated in this place.
 
27: Shopping At Mandi
Shopping at Mandi
Shopping is one of the popular activities that visitors enjoy in Mandi. The destination is famous for its ethnic handicrafts, silver jewelry, and stone carvings. Several Tibetan shops at Mandi sell traditional Tibetan goods. Articles displaying Pahari woodwork done on Sheesham wood or deodar wood and depicting various Hindu deities are also quite famous among travelers. Considered the gateway to Tibet in olden times, Mandi has been a town for traders for centuries.
 
28: Siddha Ganapati Temple
Siddha Ganapati Temple
Siddha Ganapati Temple, located near the Regional Hospital of Mandi, is a famous temple devoted to the Hindu God Ganesha, the son of Shiva, built by Sidh Sen, an erstwhile King of the Mandi.
 
29: Shri Chandra Mani Kashyap Museum
Shri Chandra Mani Kashyap Museum
Shri Chandra Mani Kashyap Museum, established in 1957, is an old archaeological museum situated in Mandi. The museum holds a collection of carefully preserved coins, stone sculptures, manuscripts, wooden objects, and paintings. The Shri Chandra Mani Kashyap Museum is open to visitors from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
 
30: Tarna Temple
Tarna Temple
Tarna Temple, nestled on Tarna Hill in the Mandi District, is a popular tourist attraction devoted to an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Parvati, Goddess Shyama Kali, built by King Shyam Sen during the 17th century. Also known as the Shyama Kali Temple, this shrine is accessible after climbing 305 stairs from the main bazaar. 
 
31: Triloknath Temple
Triloknath Temple
Triloknath Temple, located on Mandi-Pathankot Highway in Himachal Pradesh, is one of the oldest temples of Mandi, built by the Queen of Ajber Sen, Sultan Devi, in 1520, dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. The temple houses a three-face image of Shiva. The temple also has sculptures of the Hindu deities Narda and Sharda, along with other Hindu Gods and Goddesses. 
 
32: Tso-pema Ogyen Heru-kai Nyingmapa Gompa
Tso-Pema Ogyen Heru-kai Nyingmapa Gompa
Tso-Pema Ogyen Heru-kai Nyingmapa Gompa is a renowned monastery on the banks of Rewalsar Lake. Also known as Nyingmapa, this monastery was built in the 19th century. The prayer hall and museum of the gompa are decorated with mural paintings.
 
33: Himachal Darshan Photo Gallery
Himachal Darshan Photo Gallery
Himachal Darshan Photo Gallery, situated on Chandigarh Manali National Highway, is 4 km from Mandi. Displayed in this photo gallery is a collection of photographs that tell about the cultural and social heritage of Himachal Pradesh. The varied image collection of historical monuments, rivers, valleys, temples, mountains, animals, people, and sculptures of the state takes visitors on a visual journey of the state.
 
34: Barot
Barot
Barot is a remote place in Mandi surrounded by beautiful dense forests of deodar. The Joginder Nagar Hydel Power Project, nestled at an elevation of 2600 meters, is located here. A premier breeding place for trout, this place offers fishing opportunities to visitors. Trekking is also a popular activity among visitors.
 
35: Sundernagar
Sundernagar
Sundernagar, located 24 km from Mandi, is known for its beautiful temples, including the prestigious Mahamaya Temple and the Sukhdev Vatika. This princely state was formerly known as Suket. The municipal council of the district of Mandi is located here in Sundernagar. 
 
36: Janjheli
Janjheli
Janjheli, located at an elevation of 2200 meters above sea level, is well known for adventure sports like hiking, trekking, mountaineering, and skiing. Night safari at Janjheli is an activity that is very popular among visitors. Situated at a distance of 67 km from Mandi, Janjheli has several Trekking routes which connect destinations like Shoja, Karsog, the Shikari Devi Temple, Chindi, the Kamru Nag Temple, and Rampur. 
 
37: Kamru Nag Lake
Kamru Nag Lake
Kamru Nag Lake, surrounded by green pastures and tall deodar trees, is located at an altitude of about 3334 meters above sea level in the Mandi District. Situated along Mandi Karsog Road, this lake offers majestic views of the Balh Valley and the snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar Mountain Range. The Kamru Nag Temple, situated nearby, is a prominent attraction. During the winters, the water of the lake freezes completely. The lake can only be accessed by trekking. 
 
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How To Reach Mandi

By Air - The Bhuntar Airport is the nearest air base to Mandi, located at a distance of about 59 kms from the town. The airport is connected to major Indian cities like Shimla, Delhi, and Mumbai with regular flights.

 

By Rail - The Kiratpur Railway Station is the nearest rail head located at a distance of about 125 kms from Mandi. This station is well connected with all major cities of India via Chandigarh.

 

By Road - Travellers interested in exploring Mandi District can visit the destination by bus. State owned buses, which connect Mandi to its neighbouring cities, can be availed by tourists to reach the destination.

 

Local Transport - The main source of transportation within the city is auto-rickshaws, private vehicles and buses. Travellers can also hire taxis or cab to commute from one place to another but it is far more convenient to find autos which are available 24X7.
 

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Weather & Quick Info Of Mandi

Mandi is a famous tourist destination perfect for nature lovers, heritage seekers & adventure admirers. 

 

The best Months To Visit are from March to October.

 

The ideal time required to explore Mandi is 3-4 days.

 

Mandi has many nearby tourist destinations like Shimla, Manali, Lahul & Spiti & many more.

 

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