Mandi is a major city of Mandi district as well as Himachal Pradesh is located in the banks of the Beas river. It has long been an important commercial market; Mandi was on the salt route of the Ladhakh, Tibet traders. Mandi is also renowned for its 81 old strong stone temples and their enormous range of fine carvings, it is often called the "Varanasi of the Hills". Princely State of Mandi was founded by Bahu sen in 1200 Ad, but Ajbar sen was the one who established historical city of Mandi in 1526 AD.
How to Reach:-
By Bus: - Mandi is well connected by road to other places.
By Rail: - Joginder Nagar is the nearest Railway Station only 55 km from Mandi.
By Air: - Bhunter is the nearest Airport just 60 km from Mandi.
Climate:-
The temperature in summer is Maximum 40 °C and minimum is 19 °C and in winter 26 °C Maximum and minimum is 5°C and average rainfall in the city is 1100 mm.
Main Attractions of Mandi:-
Gurudwara
Mandi has a historical Gurudwara in honor of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, who spent time in Mandi. The Gurudwara is also unofficially called him Gurudwara Palang Sahib, because the Guru's 'Palang' is still here.
Rewalsar Lake
About 25 km from Mandi, 14 km from Ner Chowk is the Rewalsar Lake, Famous for its floating islands of reed. It is believed that all seven of them can be moved by prayer of breeze. There are three shrines here, a Buddhist Monastery, where elaborate rituals are performed. A Sikh Gurudwara and a Hindu temple.
Sunder Nagar
It is famous for its temples, at a height of 1174 meters on the raised edge of fertile valley, the town of sundernagar is known for its shady walks amidst towering trees.
Bhootnath Temple
Practically Synonymous with Mandi and located in its very heart, this is old as the city itself, and dates back to the 1520s. It has a Nandi or God Shiva's bull facing the ornamental double arch to the sanctuary. The modern shrines nearby are brightly painted. In the month, of March, the festival of Shivratri is a major event and Bhootnath temple is its focus.
Tarna Temple
It is also called Shyamkali temple, this temple is situated in the Tarna hill, which rises above the city. Raja Syama sen built the temple in 17th century.
Chamba is situated on the banks of the Ravi River. In 920, Raja Sahil Varman was established the town after his favorite daughter name Champavati. The town has a large number of temples and palaces. Chamba has completed its 1000 years also in India. Here are two popular fairs, the "Minjar Mela" and the "Suhi Mata Mela". Chamba is also well noted for its arts and crafts. It is the headquarters of the Chamba district.
Climate: - The temperature in summer is Maximum 40 °C and minimum is 15 °C and in winter 15 °C Maximum and minimum is 0 °C and average rainfall in the city is 800 mm.
How to Reach:-
By Air: - Nearest Airport is Gaggal (Dharmashala) 180 km from Chamba and Connected to Chandigarh and Delhi.
By Rail: - Pathankot is the nearest Railway Station only 120 km from Chamba.
By Bus: - You can reach via Bus it is the most basic mode of travel available this place.
Main Attractions of Chamba:-
Bhuri Singh Museum
It was opened on 14th September 1908 and is name after Bhuri singh who ruled Chamba. The exhibits include costumes, painting, doorways, stone carvings etc.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple
It is the most famous temple and attraction place of tourist, there is a group of six stone Sahara temples arranged in a row north to south. Three temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and another three is Lord Vishnu.
The Chaugan
It is located in the heart of the town and hub of town’s activity. It has a terraced grass garden and is measuring 800 meters long and 80 meters width. Each year Chaugan is the site for the “Minjar Mela”.
Champawati Temple
This temple is built by Raja Varman to memory of his daughter Champavati. There is a Stone Shikhara temple dedicated to Goddess Champavati.
Chamunda Devi Temple
The Chamunda Devi temple is dedicated to goddess Chamunda, the wrathful form of Durga. It was built by Raja Umed Singh and it was completed in 1762. It is the only wooden temple in Chamba and located in the hilltop and gives a clear view of the Chamba Valley.
Chamba is also famous for its valley for trekking as it has three well –defined snow ranges Laskar, Dhauladhar and PirPanjal.
Nahan is the district Headquarter of Sirmour. It is situated in the south of Himachal Pradesh located on the shivalik valley, offer you lush green mountains. The city was established Raja Karan Parkash in 1621.You can visit Nahan any month because here climate is so good because it is closer to the plain and high peaks.
How to Reach:-
By Bus: - You can reach via Bus it is the most basic mode of travel available this place.
By Rail: - Ambala is the nearest Railway Station only 60 km from Nahan.
By Air: - Chandigarh is the nearest airport only 80 km from Nahan.
Rani Tal
The Rani Tal has been developed as a picnic spot and attracts to people to visit here. The Ruler of Nahan had made especially arrangements for their family entertainment especially for Rani.There is boating facility are available to visitor.
Jaggannath Mandir
It was constructed in 1681 by the king of Raja Budh Parkash. It is believed that Lord is come to dreams of the king and conveyed the desire to be removed from the peepal tree and installed in a proper temple.
Suketi Fossil Park
It is a wonderful attraction to the Jurassic era of Indian Plateau. It is world famous for its display of fossils and life size fiber models of some pre-historic animals. This is the first Park in Asia Developed at the exact size where fossils were discovered. It is located in the bank of Markanda River and approximately 25 kms from Nahan.
Trilokpur Temple
It was constructed in 1573 by Raja Dip Prakash. This beautiful temple is located at a distance of 25 kms from Nahan and 8 km from Narayangarh (Haryana). Every year 10-15 lakhs visitors are visit this temple and worship of Mata BalaSundri.