It is a very popular for its temple architecture, old palaces and rich traditions, Mandi is so often considered as the cultural capital of the Himachal state.
Besides the river ghats and among the town’s streets are over 80 stone built temples that are decorated with religious motifs and well chiseled idols of gods and goddesses. Lord Shiva as the main deity of Bhootnath, Trilokinath, Panchvaktra and other important temples has ordained Mandi as the ‘Varanasi of the Hills’ as ‘Choti Kashi’.
- Adventure Travel: If you are looking for some adventurous getaway near Mandi, then you can visit Janjehli for trekking and hiking activities.
- Schools and Colleges in Mandi: There are many colleges and schools both in govt and private sector. There is IIT Mandi as well, which is a national level Technology institute, for health services there are some private hospital along with govt. zonal hospitals.
- Mandi Weather: The city of Mandi experiences pleasant summers and cold winters also experience heavy rains during monsoons.
Activities in Mandi
One can enjoy a lots of various activities during their trip to Mandi:
- Mandi has some of the best trekking routes, so thrill seekers can go on various trekking trips. There are also hiking and biking trails and experiences for adventure seekers.
- Mandi and its surroundings offer a variety of adventure sport experiences.
- There are several beautiful lakes to visit. A religious tourist can visit the various temples and monasteries in and around Mandi for a peaceful religious experience.
- Anyone interested in fishing can go fishing in the Beas and other smaller rivers near Mandi.
It is a major commercial hub for entire district and is well connected with major cities of Himachal Pradesh and other states of India, connected to two national highways namely Mandi-Pathankot and Chandigarh-Manali, also act as a gateway to Kullu, Manali, Lahul & Spiti and Leh.
What is Mandi famous for?
Mandi is famous among tourist as Parashar Lake, Rohtang Pass, River Beas.