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City in Himachal Pradesh, India
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Mandi is a town in Central Himachal Pradesh. It is on the crossroad between Dharamsala, Manali and Shimla.
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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 Raja Ajber Sen in 1527 AD and is dedicated to Lord Shiva
The temple was built by the queen of Raja Ajber Sen in 1520 AD. It has the three-faced Lord Shiva.
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.
It is situated on Ghogar Dhar at an elevation of 2,200 m. It is 12 km from Joginder Nagar. It is easily accessible from Urla in Mandi Pathankot National Highway. There are beautiful deodar and blue pine forests. The spot infolds breath taking vistas of the valleys below.
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.
There is a Gurudwara on the way to the bus station. They generally host everyone, asking 300₹ for a room. There is 24/7 langar.
No comfort here, but cheap. Fan, satellite TV, private shower.
Great view if you got the right room. AC and non-AC. Not great, but affordable.
Snow City Farms
Snow City Farms is the unit of Snow City Hotels (Rohit Thakur). This place surrounded with green forest and natural beauty. It also has a cycling range for mountain biking.
By bus
There are regular buses that run between Mandi and all other major towns in Himachal as well as to Chandigarh. The drive to Chandigarh is about 5-6 hr. Manali is about 4 hr.
By train
The nearest railway stations are Jogindernagar (narrow gauge to Pathankot by Kangra) and Shimla (regular Delhi and valley connections).
By plane
The nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport (in Kullu District) which is 60 km from Mandi Town. Flights are available to and from Delhi, Chandigarh and Jubber-Hatti (Shimla).
This historic town is built along the banks of the Beas river. Sage Mandvya is said to have meditated here, hence the name.
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