Himachal Tourist Guide

A landscape tinted by a golden sunsets over silvery snow.  Rolling meadows dotted with wildflowers. Places of pilgrimage and heady adventure sports – a place to lift your spirits and discover spirituality. Welcome to Himachal's 'Silver Valley', the breathtaking triad of Mandi, Kullu and Manali. 

Mandi District of today is the conglomeration of mainly Mandi and Suket States of the past. The river Beas flowing first roughly from east to west and then in a northwesterly direction is the principal river of the District. The District is no less important to the Tibetans and they call it Zahor because of the interesting association with the great Buddhist teacher and missionary, Padmasambhava, (750-800AD) for he went to Tibet from here to preach the doctrines of Buddhism at the request of the Tibetan King.

Mandi town itself (760m) is a very old town built around a sunken garden, first of its type in this side of the country. Old bazaars, and exquisitely sculpted stone temples of Panchvaktra, Ardhnariswar, Trilokinath and Bhootnath attract the eyes of any beholder. Shyamakali temple at Tarna hill is a 17th century shrine and its surroundings present a panoramic view of the town. Mandi has one of the oldest degree; colleges in the State and a big playground 'paddal' in front of it. The festival of "Shivratri" and a football tournament during rains are the great attractions of the town when 'puddle' hums with activities.

Mandi is also called Varanasi of Hills.

•  Introduction to Mandi
•  Mandi Town
•  Mandi Pilgrimage
•  Around Mandi
•  Mandi Adventures
•  Calender of Events
•  Fast Facts of Mandi
•  Accommodations in and around Mandi