Mandi
(Headquarters - Mandi)
It is a district of Himachal Pradesh and also known as Mahadev Nagar (Choti Kashi). It is an almost hilly area except 2 or 3 plain places of the district. There are Mandyali, Suketi and Hindi languages spoken in the district.
FeeLocation - Mandi
Road
National Highway 154 is the major road led to Mandi. Shimla to Mandi distance is 142 km.
Markets
Sundernagar, Jogindernagar and Mandi markets are the principal markets of the district Mandi. Sunder Nagar is 8 km away from Mandi city.
These markets have sufficient facilities for every individual.
ISBT Mandi
There is a big ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminal) in Mandi city, it provides inter state as well as local bus transportation services.
Attractions of Mandi
Natural beauty of Mandi attracts to people. Following are attractive spots in Mandi district:-
Famous Hill Ranges
Dhaula Dhar
This range covers a good part of the Suket area and Nagru is the highest peak of this range.
Ghogar Dhar
This Dhar contains the natural salt mines of Gumma and Darang.
Rivers
Mandi has two major rivers. One is the Satluj, which enters the district near Firnu village and another is the Beas, it enters Mandi from eastern side at a village near Largi.
Lakes
There are many lakes in the district Mandi. All famous lakes are described below:-
Rewalsar
This lake is devoted by Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, because it relates the abode of every these religious deities.
Prashar
It is situated in the North - East direction of Mandi town. A fair is held here every year in the month of June.
Kamru Nag Lake
It is located on the Mandi - Karsog road. The Lake is surrounded by tall cedar trees having stunning silence.
Macchial Lake
It is 7 km away from Jogindernagar town of Mandi district. This Lake is considered sacred and named after Matasya Avtar of Lord Vishnu.
Brief History - Mandi
Mandi district was formed with the merger of two princely states Mandi and Suket on 15th April 1948, when Himachal Pradesh came into existence.
Nearby Districts
Kullu
Kullu to Mandi distance is 67 km. Speciality - Trekking and Paragliding locations.
Hamirpur
Hamirpur is 84 km away from Mandi. Speciality - High literacy rate and Hamir utsav.
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