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Mandi town in Himachal Pradesh with an old stone temple and a bridge on the Beas river

Places to Visit in Mandi Himachal Pradesh

12 best places, from holy lakes to hill temples. Each with distance, time needed and one key fact.

About Mandi

Why visit Mandi?

Mandi is an old temple town on the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh. It sits on the main road to Kullu and Manali, so it is an easy stop on a Shimla Manali tour. Most people drive past it, but the places to visit in Mandi Himachal Pradesh include holy lakes, hill temples and quiet valleys. If you are going to Manali, stay a night here. It breaks the long drive and adds a lot to your Himachal tour.

~800 mHeight of Mandi town
80+Old temples
12Places in this list
Mar–Jun, Sep–NovBest months
2–3 daysGood trip length
The list

12 best places to visit in Mandi Himachal Pradesh

Each place has one line, the distance from Mandi town, the time you need and one key fact. Use the buttons to filter.

Prashar Lake

1
49 kmLakeEasy trek⏱ 2–3 hrs at the lake

A high blue lake with an old pagoda temple and snow peaks all around.

Must know: A small island floats and moves around the lake.

Rewalsar Lake

2
24 kmLakeHoly place⏱ 2–3 hrs

A calm lake with monasteries, a Gurudwara and Hindu temples around it.

Must know: It is holy to Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs at the same time.

Bhootnath Temple

3
In townTemple⏱ 30 min

Mandi's main Shiva temple, right in the busy town centre.

Must know: The Shivratri Fair starts from this temple every year.

Panchvaktra Temple

4
In townTemple⏱ 30 min

An old stone temple where the Beas and Suketi rivers meet.

Must know: Its Shiva idol has five faces, and the ASI protects it.

Tarna Devi Temple

5
2 kmTempleViewpoint⏱ 1 hr

A hilltop temple of Shyama Kali above the town.

Must know: It is the best sunset point in Mandi town.

Shikari Devi Temple

6
~90 kmTempleTrek⏱ Full day

A hilltop temple with one of the widest views in Mandi district.

Must know: The temple has no roof, and locals say snow never stays on the idol.

Kamrunag Lake

7
~50 kmLakeTrek⏱ Full day

A holy forest lake you reach on a 6 km trek from Rohanda.

Must know: People offer gold and coins to the lake.

Barot Valley

8
~65 kmValleyCamping⏱ 1–2 days

A quiet green valley on the Uhl river, great for camping.

Must know: It is famous for trout fishing (permit needed).

Janjehli Valley

9
~80 kmValley⏱ 1–2 days

An untouched green valley with forests and small villages.

Must know: It is the base for the Shikari Devi trek.

Karsog Valley

10
~100 kmValleyTemples⏱ 1–2 days

A peaceful valley of apple farms and very old temples.

Must know: The Mamleshwar Mahadev temple here is linked to the Pandavas.

Pandoh Dam

11
18 kmDam⏱ 20 min

A big dam on the Beas, right on the road to Kullu.

Must know: An easy photo stop, as you pass it on the way to Manali.

Sundernagar

12
25 kmTownLake⏱ 1–2 hrs

A clean, planned town with a lake and the Mahamaya temple.

Must know: Good for a short evening walk by the lake.

Distances are by road from Mandi town and are approximate.

Easy plan

How to cover these places in 1, 2 or 3 days

Pick the plan that fits your time.

1 day

Mandi town

  1. Bhootnath Temple
  2. Panchvaktra Temple
  3. Indira Market
  4. Tarna Devi for sunset
2 days

Town + lakes

  1. Day 1: Mandi town temples
  2. Day 2 morning: Prashar Lake
  3. Day 2 evening: Rewalsar Lake
3 days

Town + lakes + a valley

  1. Day 1: Mandi town temples
  2. Day 2: Prashar and Rewalsar
  3. Day 3: Barot Valley or Shikari Devi
Best time

Best time to visit these places

March – JuneBest

Pleasant days. All places are open.

Sep – NovBest

Clear skies and the best mountain views.

Dec – FebCold, snowy

Snow can close roads to Prashar and Shikari Devi.

July – AugAvoid

Heavy rain and landslides on hill roads.

FAQs

Places to visit in Mandi: quick questions

What are the best places to visit in Mandi Himachal Pradesh?

The best places are Prashar Lake, Rewalsar Lake, Bhootnath Temple, Shikari Devi, Kamrunag Lake and Barot Valley.

Which place in Mandi should I not miss?

Do not miss Prashar Lake. It is about 49 km from Mandi and has a floating island and an old pagoda temple.

How many days do I need to see places in Mandi?

Two days cover the town and the two lakes. Add a third day for Barot Valley or Shikari Devi.

Which places to visit in Mandi are good in winter?

Town temples, Rewalsar Lake and Pandoh Dam are open all winter. Prashar and Shikari Devi may be closed by snow.

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