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Highest places to visit in Mandi(Himachal Pradesh)

 Welcome to Himachal Pradesh. We will talk about the highest places ti visit in Himachal.

1. Prashar Lake

Located at an altitude of 2730 meters.

Beautiful peaks surround the scenic site,adding to its beauty. The lake is said to have developed as a result of Rishi Prashar striking the rod (Guri), which caused water to spill out and take shape of the lake. Along the lake is an ancient Pagoda-style temple dedicated to Rishi Prashar, the patron God of Mandi region. The temple was built in 13-14 century by the King Ban Sen, with Rishi present in the shape of a Pindi(Stone).

It is also reported that a single deodar tree was used to create the entire temple, which took 12 years to finish. A walk around the lake provides a wonderful impression of the surrounding's tranquilly. A trip to Prashar combines a spiritual journey with a tour of the tranquil and picturesque Himalayan mountain.




All seasons 
How to Reach:

By Air:  The nearest airport is located in Bhuntar, Distt Kullu, and is around just 65 kilometers away.

By Train:  The nearest rail link is the narrow Gauge line in Joginder Nagar, which is about 88 kilometers away.

By Road: The Prashar is around 50 kilometers from the district headquarters in Mandi

2.Kamrunag  lake

Kamrunag  at a height of 3,334 meters

According to legends, Kamrunag is Mahabharta's King Yaksha, and the Pandvas worshipped him. Devotees have a practise of throwing gold, silver and money into the lake when Dev Kamrunag grants their desires. It is said that , it is impossible to estimate the amount of gold, silver and other metal coins buried below the lake's bottom. A trip to Kamrunag is a trip to paradise for nature enthusiasts. On foot, the journey from Rohanda to Kamrunag takes 3 to 4 hours via a difficult mountain path of around 6 kilometers.


The beauty in between is the nicest part of the Kamrunag hike. To be honest, it's mind blowing. This is the fourth time i've been there. This is really a fantastic location for nature lovers.

Note: It can be exceedingly dangerous in the winter, so  go in June or July. 

How to Reach:

By Air:  The nearest airport is located in Bhuntar, Distt Kullu, and is around just 104 kilometers away.

By Train:  The nearest rail link is the narrow Gauge line in Joginder Nagar, which is about 101 kilometers away.

By Road: The road to Kamrunag lake runs 35 kilometers from Sunder Nagar to Rohanda and then 6 kilometers from Rohanda to Kamrunag. Mandi to Rohanda is 47 kilometers away if coming from Mandi side.








3. Shikari Devi

 Situated at an altitude of 3359 meters.

On the way to Shikari Devi, the  beautiful thick trees are breathtaking. It is also known as the "Crown of Mandi" since it is the tallest peak in Mandi district.Nature lovers will enjoy the vast green fields, beautiful dawn and sunset, and panoramic view of the snow ranges. During the winter, the area gets a lot of snow.There is a roofless temple dedicated to Shikari Devi, the goddess of Hunters, On the Shikari peak, which is supposed to have been built by Pandvas. Sage Markanday is claimed to have meditated for many years at this location. 

Despite the fact that the temple has no roof, no snow has been seen in the temple grounds during winters when the entire region around it is buried in several feet of snow.

How to reach: 

By Air:  The nearest airport is located in Bhuntar, Distt Kullu, and is around just 118 kilometers away.

By Train:  The nearest rail link is the narrow Gauge line in Joginder Nagar, which is about 152 kilometers away.

By Road: On the Chandigarh- Manali National Highway, the janjehli  is reachable by road from Nerchowk.







4. Devidarh

With beautiful green fields, meadows, and a deep deodar forest, the area exudes breathtaking natural beauty. the last village in the Jiuni valley, it is located at an elevation of 7800 feet. Mata Mundsan Temple is located here. The walk route janjhali-Shikari devi-Devidarh- Kamrunag passes via Devidarh. Tourists can stay at Devidarh's forest house.





How To Reach:

By Air:  The nearest airport is located in Bhuntar, Distt Kullu, and is around just 94 kilometers away.

By Train:  The nearest rail link is the narrow Gauge line in Joginder Nagar, which is about 111 kilometers away.

By Road:  Devidarh is 55 kilometers from Mandi-Dadour-Devidarh by road.

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