Trending 5 Places to see In Mandi

Mandi Sightseeing: Mandi, preliminary known as Mahadev Nagar and Sahor, and is a town located in the Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. This district is located on the northwest side of the Himalayas and is anonymous for its good weather. Pleasant weather can be glimpsed during the summer season, and extreme cold weather is seen in the winter season. It is a famed rest stop for bikers who are traveling towards Leh-Ladak during their road trip. 

Mandi is also known for administering various adventure camp sports with one of the most prominent sport being trekking. One of the most famous trekking routes leads to Prakash Lake which is one of the most renowned tourist destinations in the Mandi District. Mandi is the first heritage town in Himachal Pradesh where the Mandi Shivratri Festival is held every year in which thousands of people visit this town. Apart from all these, Mandi is renowned for being one of the oldest buildings that are located at this place.

Places to visit in Mandi

Going for Mandi Sightseeing? Some of the renowned Mandi Sightseeing places to visit in Mandi are such as –

Prashar Lake

Prashar Lake is located amongst the Dhauladhar ranges of Kullu, at a distance of 49 Km from Mandi. This lake is located at an altitude of 2,730 meters above sea level and is encompassed by thick and lush greenery. Right in the middle of the lake is a small landmass, which comprehends the lake from any other lake in this region. Right at the banks of the lake is an Old Pagoda Temple. This temple is dedicated to sage Parashara who used to meditate at this lake centuries ago. This temple’s architecture blends in with the simpleness of the lake, giving the place a serene feel.

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Dhauladhar Range

Dhauladhar Range or the White Range is situated in the southern region of outer Himalayan Peaks. This place is situated to the north of Kangra and Mandi district. Hanuman Ji Ka Tibba is one of the highest ranges located in the Himalayan peak at an altitude of 5,639 meters from sea level. This range is preferred because of its differing topography. Though the major portions are composed of granite, the range presents multiple formations of slate, limestone, and sandstone. Those who would like to do trekking at this range are assumed to have flawless skills in trekking and mountaineering as the ranges extend the vertical incline until the top. It remains tough to inhabit humans in large numbers but the encompassing meadows and forest range have plenty of admirers from all over the world.

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Kamlah Fort

Kamlah Fort reminisces its glorious past and is built by Raja Suraj of Mandi in the year 1625. Back in the 17th century, the kingdom of Mandi relied entirely on this fort for security purposes. More predominately, the kingdom depended on its 360 forts to ensure this. However, the Kamlah fort had an eloquent advantage over other forts. It was better reinforced than the other forts. Despite all its defenses, the Kamlah fort ultimately fell prey to an attack by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1830. This victory, however, was short-lived. Mandi kings retook this fort and restored it to its former glory. Moreover, it was named after a well-known saint Kamlah Baba.

This fort is a heaven for trekkers and is located at an altitude of 4,772 feet above sea level. This fort endorses the visitors to trek through an adventurous route before they witness the grandeur of the fort. Moreover, its location on the jagged ranges of the Sikandar Dhar endeavor breathtaking sights that are sure to mesmerize you till the very end. This fort consists of five forts, namely Chawki, Chabara, Padampur, Shamsherpur, and Narsinghpur. 

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Pandoh Dam

Pandoh Dam is one of the famed Mandi Sightseeing tourist attractions for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers in the Mandi district. This dam is administered by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and is used for diverting the river for power generation. Pandoh Lake acts as a basin for the Pandoh Dam and is great for river rafting. One can even go camping at the banks of Pandoh Lake. Pandoh Lake is encompassed by green meadows and is one of the popular tourist spots amongst people who visit this place.

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Rang Mahal

Another best Mandi Sightseeing place is Rang Mahal. Rang Mahal was built by Raja Umed Singh in the 18th century. This is one of the largest monuments located in the Chamba region. This palace highlights the fabulous blend of Mughal and British architecture and has strikingly designed high fort-like walls. This historical monument was handed over to State Handicrafts Department. Many changes were carried out in the architecture of the building. The historical artifacts of this Mahal are placed in Bhuri Singh Museum. Rang Mahal was not only built to endeavor the king’s abode but also suffice as the warehouse for treasure and grains. 

In the present times, this Mahal has been completely taken over by the Himachal Government. It serves as the Himachal Emporium, one of the famed shopping destinations for beautiful local handmade goods. You can also find embroidery in this emporium, made by local women on silky fabrics. The ideal time to visit this Mahal is from Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 2 PM to 5 PM.

Wrap Up

These are some of the Mandi sightseeing places to visit in Mandi. Mandi is one of the famed gateways of the Kullu Valley.