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The Rewalsar is Religious places. Rewalsar has three temple which is dedicated to sage Loama, Lord Shiva and Krishna. There are two Tibetan monasteries in front of lake. There is a gurudwara which is built by Raja Joginder Sen.

 

Rewalsar is an important religious site for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. The natural lake of Rewalsar is famous for its floating reed islands and fishes. It is believed that the small islands of reed floating in Rewalsar Lake embody the spirit of Padmasambhava. A statue of Padmasambhava is also made in Rewalsar. It is believed that Sage Lomas performed his penance at this place to please Lord Shiva. The Gurudwara Sri Rewalsar Sahib is associated with the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, who called for the hill kings to unite in their fight against the Mughals. There is a small zoo in Rewalsar. Guru Gobind Singh is also known to have resided in Rewalsar for about a month and the gurudwara was constructed in his honour.

Background

Rewalsar Lake is situated 24 km from Mandi. The blest lake of Rewalsar is revered by Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs. The lake is shaped like a square with a shoreline of 735 m. The pages of history show that the king of Mandi tried to kill Guru Padmasambhava. As when the  king came to know about his daughter and  guru, that they were about to run away, the king tried to kill him in the fire, while cursing his daughter and  tried to break their bond. However, Padmasambhava transformed the funeral pyre into a lake of sesame oil, using his supernatural powers. Lake was surrounded by a ring of fire. There is a beautiful gurudwara at Rewalsar Lake, which was built by King Joginder Sen of Mandi in 1930 to honor Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s 1738 Rewalsar Yatra. This gurudwara is known by the name of Guru Gobind Singh. In addition, next to the lake, there are three temples dedicated to Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva and sage Lomas. Three Buddhist monasteries also exist in Rewalsar. These religious buildings located around the lake here give this place a completely different aura and spiritual significance.

Attractions at Rewalsar Lake

The major attraction found in Rewalsar Lake is the statue of Guru Rinpoche, a powerful tall structure. It is the second largest statue in the entire country. Himachal Pradesh has the largest figure with a height of 123 m. It has a height of about 4,000 feet above sea level. Guru Rinpoche is also known as the second Buddha, and was instrumental in the promotion and propagation of Buddhism in Tibet and Bhutan.

Stay near Rewalsar Lake

If you are traveling from far away and are looking for accommodation to stay, a Sikh Gurudwara near Rewalsar Lake is built which is a good option for a stay. Here, there are three monasteries in which also one can get rooms on rent at a good price

Festivals celebrated in Rewalsar

The festival of Baisakhi in Rewalsar is celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal at Lake Rewalsar. Annually, a large fair known as the Sisu fair is also held here in late February or early March, attracting a large number of locals as well as tourists.

Religious and spiritual significance of Rewalsar

The Rewalsar lake is considered a common place for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists, and has three Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna and the sage Lomus respectively; Also, there are three other Buddhist monasteries here. The sacred lake, Kunt Bhog, which is situated at an altitude of 1,750 meters above sea level, is situated above Rewalsar Lake and is also a famous tourist attraction. The Tibetan lake is called ‘Tso-Pema’, which means Lotus Lake. The lake has a 12 meter high statue of Padmasambhava, which is the main attraction of this place. Therefore, this place is given as much spiritual and religious importance as it is given to natural and ancient beauty.

How to access

By Air:The nearest airport from Rewalsar is Bhuntar, which is around 63 km from the town of Mandi. By Train: Train is also a perfect way to visit Rewalsar . Joginder Nagar railway station is the nearest railway station to reach Rewalsar Lake. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to reach Rewalsar Lake. By Bus: Taxis and buses are available from Mandi. Rewalsar is located about 22 km from Mandi. It is well connected to all major parts of the state and country by road. Either you can take bus or you can reach Rewalsar by car.

Climate

The best time to visit Rewalsar Lake is between March and October. The winters  are very cold. Heavy woolens clothes are recommended.  

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Sunder Nagar is city and municupal council in Mandi district. Formerly it was a princely state, known as Suket. Sunder Nagar is located in Mandi district. The waters of Beas and Sutlej river given it a man-made lake. The Sunder Nager is mixture of Himachalis and Punjabis people. There are lot of scenic beauties to see like sunset across the lake.

Source: Hpmandi Sunder Nagar is famous for lake. Sunder Nagar is also emerged as an educational hub. Many government college are open there.

Places of Interest around Sunder Nagar

Mahamaya Temple: The Mahamaya temple is holy places. Mahamaya temple is situated on the top of the hill. From the top of the hill the view of city beautiful. Murari Devi Temple: Murari Devi temple is beautiful and holy place. The temple is situated at the height of 7000 ft. It is believed that temple was made by Pandvas. Shukdev Vatika: It is situated to Bhakra Beas Management Board. Sage Shukdev meditated at this place. Sheetla Mata Temple: It is a beautiful temple devoted to Maa Sheetla. It is located bank of bsl lake. Rewalsar: It is situated 30 km from Sundernager. There is lot of Tibetan temples,a small zoo. The boating facilities are at the lake. Lake Reservoir: It is the reservoir of the BSL Project. Lies at the heart of the town and is blessed with cool breeze with a panoramic view.

How to access

By Air: The nearest airport is Bhuntar 80km from Sunder Nagar. By Road: 25 kms from Mandi is well connected by road to other places. The main bus stand is just above an open playing field, where the National Highway- 21 continues along the left bank of river to Pandoh. By Train:The nearest narrow gauge railway station is Joginder Nagar 80 km from Sunder Nagar. The nearest broad gauge railhead is at Pathankot 210 km from Sunder Nagar.

Climate

In winter, the temperature reach freezing point when heavy woollen clothes are required. During summer, the climate is hot and cottons are recommended. [vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”153″ el_class=”mandi-information postmenu-fullwidth” title=”Mandi Guide”][/vc_column]

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Location

Janjehli is situated 67 km far from Mandi. The height of Janjehli valley from sea level is 2150 metres.

About Janjehli

Janjehli Valley is beautiful place and surrounded by beautiful valleys like Bheemshila. Bheemshila is a big rock. Janjehli is paradise for hikers. Janjehli is also famous for trekking. Janjehli valley also has clean and pure water river. We cam see beautiful view of Pandoh and Mandi from Magru Gala.

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We can also visit beautiful place Banjar. Banjar is situated 40 km far from Janjehli valley. The Banjar is famous for wildlife sanctuary. Many foreign tourists and visitors visit this beautiful valley. We can trek through the Shikari Devi wildlife sanctuary to Shikari Devi temple.

Places of interest

Shikari Devi Temple

Shikari Devi temple is sourrounded by beautiful deodar woods, pine tree,apple and orchid tree. The way to Shikari Devi is difficult from Janjheli or karsog valley. Shikari Devi Temple is roofless and located on the top of hill. A stone idol is placed inside the Shikari Devi temple. According to legends the hunters in the early years worshipped the Goddess. Hunter prays to Goddess success in their hunt. So in the old days Goddess was known as Shikari Devi. According to the myth there will be no snowfall on the top of the Shikari Devi temple. During Navaratra fair is held here. Large no of peoples comes to see the fair. The Pandava during their exile mediated at this place and were blessed by Goddess Durga for thier victory over Kauravas. The most popular trek to Shikari Devi is via Jhanjhehali. Most trekkers choose the Jhanjhehali valley for trekking.

How to access

By Air: The nearest airport is Bhuntar 39 km.

By Raod: Janjheli is 67 km from Mandi. Taxis and buses to Janjheli are available at all major stations.

By Train:The nearest narrow gauge railway station is Joginder Nagar. The Joginder Nagar is 56 km from Mandi. The nearest broad-gauge railhead is Pathankot at a distance of 210 km.

Climate

In winter, the temperature reach freezing point when heavy woollen clothes are required. During summer, the climate is hot and cottons are recommended.

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Location

Shikari Devi Temple is situated in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Shikari Devi Temple height is 2850 from the sea level.

About Shikari Devi Temple

Shikari Devi temple is sourrounded by beautiful deodar woods, pine tree,apple and orchid tree. The way to Shikari Devi is difficult from Janjheli or karsog valley. Shikari Devi Temple is roofless and located on the top of hill. A stone idol is placed inside the Shikari Devi temple.

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Legend

According to legends the hunters in the early years worshipped the Goddess. Hunter prays to Goddess success in their hunt. So in the old days Goddess was known as Shikari Devi. According to the myth there will be no snowfall on the top of the Shikari Devi temple. During Navaratra fair is held here. Large no of peoples comes to see the fair. The Pandava during their exile mediated at this place and were blessed by Goddess Durga for thier victory over Kauravas. The most popular trek to Shikari Devi is via Jhanjhehali. Most trekkers choose the Jhanjhehali valley for trekking. It was said that Britishers were interested in making Jhanjhehali summer capital of India. They were impressed the beauty of vallley and beautiful forests.  According to the myth, whenever anyone tried to build a roof on the Shikari Devi Temple, it had been a failure.

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Prashar Lake

Prashar Lake is situated 49 km from north Mandi. The lake is situated at an avg. height of 2730m (8,960 ft) in the lap of mountains. The Prashar Lake water is deep blue. The lake is held blest sacred to the sage Prashar. Read more about Prashar Lake.

Tarna Devi Temple

Tarna Devi Temple is also known as Shyama Kali temple. The Tarna Devi Temple is located on the Tarna Hill in Mandi District. It is devoted to Goddess Shyama Kali believed to be an embodiment of Goddess Parvati. Read more about Tarna Devi Temple

Bhootnath Temple

Bhootnath Temple is situated on the Mandi district of Himanchal Pradesh. It is believed that Raja Ajber Sen heard the story of a cow offering milk on its own wish to a particular stone in a forest in Mandi. Read more about Bhootnath Temple

Pandoh Dam

Pandoh Dam is situated 16 km from Mandi district. The lake is the reservoir of the dam. The dam water is used generation of hydroelectric. Read more about Pandoh Dam

Barot – A small Beautiful and lesser known Hill Station

Himachal Pradesh is known as a paradise of tourism. It has many known and unknown tourist places. Barot is one of such unknown places which has not received due encouragement and credit on tourism map of the state. Read more about Barot.

Rewalsar Lake

Rewalsar Lake is situated 24 km from Mandi. The blest lake of Rewalsar is revered by Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs. The lake is shaped like a square with a shoreline of 735 m. The Rewalsar is Religious places. Read more about Rewalsar Lake.

Sunder Nagar

Sunder Nagar is city and municupal council in Mandi district. Formerly it was a princely state, known as Suket. Sunder Nagar is located in Mandi district. The waters of Beas and Sutlej river given it a man-made lake. Read more about Sunder Nagar.

Janjehli

Janjehli is situated 67 km far from Mandi. The height of Janjehli valley from sea level is 2150 metres. Janjehli Valley is beautiful place and surrounded by beautiful valleys like Bheemshila. Bheemshila is a big rock. Read more about Janjehli.

Shikari Devi Temple

Shikari Devi Temple is situated in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Shikari Devi Temple height is 2850 from the sea level. Shikari Devi temple is sourrounded by beautiful deodar woods, pine tree,apple and orchid tree. Read more about Shikari Devi Temple.

Jogindernagar – The Power City of India

In 1925, Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi created an elaborate hydel power scheme near the village of Sukrahatti which was then renamed Joginder nagar (1220 m) after him. Read more about Jogindernagar.

Haulage Way System, Shanan Rope Way System

Here is a haulage way system in Jogindernagar which is perhaps its only kind of track in the world. There are different haulage way stations in this particular transportation system starting from Buffer stop (4150 feet). Read more about Haulage Way System.

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Location

Tarna Devi Temple is located on the Tarna Hill in Mandi District.

About Tarna Devi Temple

Tarna Devi Temple is also known as Shyama Kali temple.  It is devoted to Goddess Shyama Kali believed to be an embodiment of Goddess Parvati. This temple is built by Raja Syama Sen in the 17th century. This temple has beautiful paintings of Gods, Goddesses. The temple can be reached by climbing over 305 stairs from the main market of Mandi.

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The presence of this divine temple at the top hill gives it a marvellous look and it attracts thousands of people to visit it. When we look down from the hill top of Tarna Hills we will get the feel that Maa Tarna is keeping an eye on the town of Mandi as we will get the complete view of the town from there. We can reach this temple via two ways. The first one is through stairs and the second is via motor able road. The road to reach the temple is stiff with dangerous blind curves. Apart from this there is another idol which is of Mahishasuramardini. It is believed that if you make prayers to Ma Kali with pious mind then wishes comes true.This temple is famous in Himanchal pardesh. Puja of Ma Kali is done every day by the priests of the temple.

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