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Karsog (1,800 m) is Sub-Divisional head quarter of Mandi district at the height of 350 m. It is famous for Mamleshwar Mahadev, Kamksha Devi and Mahunag temples. It is full of scenic beauty and abundance of apple orchards. Mamleshwar hotel at Chindi (1,860 m) is recommended.
Karsog is a town and municipal area in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India.
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The valley is virgin and has not been explored by many adventure loving tourists. One finds nature at its best offering beautiful surroundings, green forests and pollution free environment. Madhopur Fort was also built by former rulers of Mandi district who had kept their arms and ammunition in it. Besides the fort was used as punishment to hardcore criminals in the state. One more fort named Tungasi was built in the valley and the remains of the fort are still visible.
Beginning life as a pond several hundred years ago, the sunken garden now features a stupa, clocktower, and greenspace with benches. Its defining feature is that it's about three stories below ground level and is ringed by a multi-level market.
The temple was built by the queen of Raja Ajber Sen in 1520 AD. It has the three-faced Lord Shiva.