Mandi
Mandi is a major town and a Municipal council in Mandi District in the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated 153 kilometres (95 mi) north of state capital, Shimla. Mandi is connected to the Pathankpt through National Highway 20 which is almost 220 km(140 mi) long and to Manali and Chandigarh through National highway 21 which is 323 km(201 mi) long. Mandi is approximately 184.6 km (114.7 mi) from Chandigarh, the nearest major city.
It serves as the headquarters of Mandi District and Zonal Headquarters of central zone including Districts namely Kullu, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur. As a tourist place, Mandi is often referred to as “Varanasi of Hills” or “Choti Kashi” or “Kashi of Himachal”. Also, Mandi is the starting point for the famous trek of the region Prashar lake trek. From Mandi, trekkers go to Bagi village, which serves as the base village for Prashar lake.
Climate
The climate of Mandi is composite having hot summers and cold winters. Mandi generally experiences rainfalls during end of summer season. Mandi city falls in the lower most climatic zone of the Himalayas. These regions enjoys a Wet-sub temperate climate of the foot hills (450-900m) as against the Dry-cold alpine climate with snow fall at higher altitudes (2400- 4800mts). Temperatures typically range from 6.7 °C (44.06 °F) to 39.6 °C (103.28 °F) over the course of a year. The average temperature during summer is between 18.9 °C (66.02 °F) and 39.6 °C (103.28 °F), and between 6.7 °C (44.06 °F) and 26.2 °C (79.16 °F) in winter.
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Places Of Interest
Barot
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Barot Barot located at a distance of 65 kms from Mandi, is a village, originally developed in 1920s for Shanan Hydel Project is now a tourist location in Mandi district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is sometimes possible to use the funicular trolley from Jogindernagar. The road route includes terraced fields and thick cedar forests, Barot is … Continue reading Barot →
Janjehli
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Janjehli The picturesque Janjehli is situated at an elevation of 2150m. A lush green valley with agricultural fields in gentle slopes, apple orchards, hills covered with pine and deodar trees and a small river having crystal clear water moving like a snake through various criss-crossed hills Janjehli along with adjoining Keolidhar,Bagsaid valleys are a gift … Continue reading Janjehli →
Pandoh Dam
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Pandoh Dam The Pandoh Dam is an embarkment dam on the Beas river in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Under the Beas Project, the dam was completed in 1977 and its primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation. Part of a run-of-thr-river power scheme, it diverts the waters of the Beas to the southwest through a 38 km (24 mi) long system of tunnels and channels. The water is used … Continue reading Pandoh Dam →
Prashar Lake
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Prashar Lake Prashar Lake lies 49 km north of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India, with a three storied pagoda -like temple dedicated to the sage Prashar. The lake is located at a height of 2730 m above sea level. With deep blue waters, the lake is held sacred to the sage Prashar and he is regarded to have meditated there. Surrounded by … Continue reading Prashar Lake →
Rewalsar Lake
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Rewalsar Lake Rewalsar Lake, or Tso Pema Lotus Lake, is a mid-altitude lake located on a mountain spur in Mandi district, 22.5 km south-west from Mandi. Its elevation is about 1,360 m above sea level. The lake is shaped like a square with the shoreline of about 735 m. It is held as a sacred spot for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists alike. With water, … Continue reading Rewalsar Lake →
Sundar Nagar
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Sundar Nagar Sundar Nagar located 25 kms from mandi, is a City and a municipal council in Mandi district in the Indian State of Himachal Pradesh. Formerly it was a princely state, known as Suke There is a mixture of Himachalis and other states people in this town. This is due to the presence of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (B.B.M.B), which is a Govt. of India … Continue reading Sundar Nagar →