Mandi Tourism

Mandi Tourism Packed with a thick green cover of pine and deodar trees, and with sprawling tea plantations, the town of Mandi is situated at the junction of Kulu and Dharamshala. It is often referred to as 'Varanasi of Hills', or 'Choti Kashi'. The town also has as many as 81 temples spread across its area. Mandi, a popular commercial hub of Himachal Pradesh, is simply much more than that. Lying on the banks of River Beas, Mandi also displays some old palaces and exquisite form of colonial architecture. With a blend of warm and cold weather, the city housing the lakes and gardens provide for its travellers a breath of fresh air. Serving as a gateway to some famous valleys such as Kullu, Manali,Spitiand Lahaul, Mandi is must on your north India itinerary which never fails to enchant its visitors. Download Mandi PDF Guide > What's Great? Well-connected with the major cities with NH 20, making it accessible. Full of religious spots and natural beauty. What's not so Great? Cannot be visited around the year. Winters in Mandi are chilled but the region does not usually receive snowfall. For Whom For pilgrims and trekkers. Also for the people from nearby areas of Delhi looking for a relaxing holiday in the midst of nature.

Culture The town of Mandi is rich in culture and tradition. The people of Mandi are called Mandyalis, and Mandeali is the language spoken in the region. The people wear traditional Indian clothing, but with the influx of western culture --- the youth have been migrating to more modern outfits. Sepu badi - a delicious preparation of dal, spinach and yoghurt is the main cuisine of Mandi, which has unfortunately not gained culinary prominence outside the state of Himachal Pradesh. The town also has its main folk dance called Banthra. The Himachal Pradesh Darshan Photo Gallery is located in Mandi, which contains a beautiful collection of art depicting the traditions and lifestyle of the state. The town is famous for its week-long International Mandi Shivaratri fair, held in March every year which attracts a lot of footfall. It is believed that Mandi was blessed by one of the 10 Gurus of the Sikh religion on his visit here. Touched by the devotion of the king and its peoples, the guru granted that Mandi would always remain safe and bolts from heaven would crush any invading forces. He considered Mandi to be the safest place in the world. The ancient beauty of Himachal Pradesh Located on the banks of river Beas, Mandi is famous for its ancient beauty of temples that can be dated back to the 5 century AD. Due to the presence of a number of religious spots, it is often stated as "Kashi of hills" or "Varanasi of hills". Loaded with the natural beauty and serenity, Mandi not only offers the prismatic views of the mountain ranges but the culture, history, and diversity come as an extra perk. Mandi also offers the various treks, trek to Prashar lake is one of the easiest and most famous treks in this region. Janjheli is another attractive location for the trekkers and campers in Mandi.

One Day Itinerary Day 1-Check-in at the hotel. Visit Prashar lake, famous for its serene ambience and then walk around to enjoy the splendid views and try the delicious Himachali cuisine.Day 2-Pay a visit to the famous Pandoh Dam set amidst the green hills of Mandi. Then, visit the ancient Triloknath temple which is close to Pandoh Dam. Visit the Bhoothnath temple and Bhimakali temple.Day 3-Leave for Barot Just about 66 km from Mandi, Barot is a green and beautiful valley famous for its tranquillity and Shanan Hydel project.

Restaurants and Local Food in Mandi Mandi is a small city and a commercial hub of Himachal Pradesh. This fact about the city makes sure it owns numerous restaurants, eating joints and dhabas serving multi cuisines. View 8 Restaurants in Mandi >>

Apr-Octis the best time to visit Mandi Mandi experiences a North Indian weather with hot summers and cold winters. Summers are warm enough for wearing cotton clothes while winters are cold with the temperature hovering around freezing point. Heavy woollens are recommended during winters. However, the weather from April till October is pleasant which perfect for holiday makers. Weather in Mandi Loading... Mandi in Summer (April - June) The temperature in Summers does not rise above 20 degrees Celcius. The Summers are hot in Mandi, but the weather is pleasant and favourable for the tourism. Mandi in Monsoon (July - September) Mandi receives a considerable amount of rainfall in Monsoon which may hamper sightseeing in the local area. Hence, it is not considered as a good time to visit Mandi. Mandi in Winter (October - February) The winters in Mandi are chilled with the temperature ranging from 20 to 3 degrees Celcius. Snowfall is a very rare occurrence in Mandi. Monthly Weather in Mandi Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 5 19 February 8 23 March 9 27 April 15 36 May 17 38 June 19 38 July 23 34 August 22 33 September 20 33 October 13 32 November 7 27 December 4 22