Priya Manore's video: Mandi is a fabulous offbeat travel destination on the way to manali in Himachal mustvisit

It’s unfortunate that Mandi doesn’t make it to most travel itineraries. This quaint hill town tucked away in the Himalayas is a delight for the offbeat traveler keen on exploring ancient temples boasting magnificent stone architecture, stunning mountain lakes, dense pine & deodar forests, newly built dams, religious and cultural experiences. Must visit places in and around Mandi: 1) The ancient Bhoothnath temple seated in the middle of the town with beautiful statues of Lord Shiva and Nandi. This temple is highly revered and has great cultural & religious significance. 2) Panchvaktar temple dedicated to five faced Lord Shiva along the Vyas river. 3) Sunken Garden, clock tower & local market 4) Rajmahal Palace hotel 5) Prashar Lake - a fresh water Lake located at 2730m asl, famous for the mysterious floating island in the lake. There is pagoda style temple dedicated to Sage Parashar on the banks of the lake. 6) Rewalsar Lake - a unique Lake said to have been formed by Guru Padmasambhava. It is surrounded by 3 Buddhist monasteries, 3 Hindu temples and a Gurudwara. 7) Barot - a stunningly beautiful valley to the northwest of Mandi. It is popular for trout fishing and terraced farms and magnificent landscapes. So next time you are heading to Himachal don’t forget to explore Mandi❤️ . . . . . . . . .