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State rank: 15 out of 37 Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh
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Ideal duration: 1-2 days
Best time: Apr-Oct (Read More)
Nearest Airport: Chandigarh (Check Flights)
Packed with a thick green cover of pine and deodar trees, and with sprawling tea plantations, the town of Mandi is situated at the junction of Kulu and Dharamshala. It is often referred to as 'Varanasi of Hills', or 'Choti Kashi'. The town also has as many as 81 temples spread across its area.
Mandi, a popular commercial hub of Himachal Pradesh, is simply much more than that. Lying on the banks of River Beas, Mandi also displays some old palaces and exquisite form of colonial architecture. With a blend of warm and cold weather, the city housing the lakes and gardens provide for its travellers a breath of fresh air. Serving as a gateway to some famous valleys such as Kullu, Manali, Spiti and Lahaul, Mandi is must on your north India itinerary which never fails to enchant its visitors.
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- Carry a pair of shoes, since there will be a lot of walking during the trip.- Winters are excruciatingly cold, avoid visiting in winters. But if you do, carry extra woollens.- Make sure you have enough information beforehand of wherever you go sightseeing or have a guide with you.
The taste for travel in India has changed a lot over the years. The new generation travellers prefer places that are away from the hustle and bustle of busy tourist destinations. All they look forward to is a quiet and relaxing vacation. A little bit of sightseeing and more of lazying out in a hotel that offers a great view, clean air, a place that is quiet and natural. Such is this destination known as CHINDI that is just 95 kms away from Shimla and 100 kms from Mandi. Not many people have known this, but this truly is a place to spend your next vacations.
Review for Chindi, Mandi
Explore the hilly areas nearby the temple .. Awesome Silence and view ..
Review for Prashar Lake Trek, Mandi
This moderately challenging trek leading to a lake of mystery with an inherent floating island, considered sacred by the locales is a bliss in winters for a travel freak. One can either take a taxi uphill or decide to trek through forests from Baggi Village which takes about 5-6 hours. I got a chance to Visit this place in January, decided to trek through the scenic beauty the trail offers. After breakfast, we started with the trek around 11:30 am and reached around 7 pm. I would recommend taking woolen clothes that are light in weight but warm and snow boots while trekking in winters. Also, carry some eatables like dry fruits,nuts etc. and liquid as you cannot really find a single person selling these during winters on the way.On reaching top-hill, one can either stay in Temple in the vicinity of the blue-water lake or can go for tents. We had our dinner sitting near the bonfire which felt like the tastiest food we ever had and decided to rent a tent.
Review for Prashar Lake Trek, Mandi
Holidify's OpinionWell-connected with the major cities with NH 20, making it accessible. Full of religious spots and natural beauty.
Cannot be visited around the year. Winters in Mandi are chilled but the region does not usually receive snowfall.
For pilgrims and trekkers. Also for the people from nearby areas of Delhi looking for a relaxing holiday in the midst of nature.
Mandi does not have an airport or a railway station of its own. The nearest airport is in Bhuntar and the nearest railway station is in Pathankot. A taxi can be boarded from outside the airport and... (Read More)
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