Things to do in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

Mandi is a major city and a municipal corporation in Mandi District in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It serves as the headquarters of Mandi District and Zonal Headquarters of central zone including districts namely Kullu, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur.

11 places to visit in and around Mandi, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Prashar Lake
Parashar Lake is a freshwater lake located at an elevation of 2,730 metres in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Trilokinath Temple, Mandi
The Trilokinath Temple in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It contains a three-faced murti of Shiva, which is the origin of the name Trilokinath, "Lord of Three Worlds".
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Pandoh Lake
The Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam on the Beas River in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Under the Beas Project, the dam was completed in 1977 and its primary purpose is hydroelectric power generation.
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Mata Kuan Rani Temple
The Mata Kuan Rani Temple, or 'Princess of the Well Temple', is situated near the bank of the Beas River in the town of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India. This is the place where the princess Mandarava was imprisoned by her father.
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Triloknath temple
The temple was built by the queen of Raja Ajber Sen in 1520 AD. It has the three-faced Lord Shiva.
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Santoshi Tarna mata temple
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Kamaksha Temple
Shri Kamaksha Temple Jaidevi, also known as the Kul Devi of the Suket royal family and the Raj-Rajeshwari and Adhisthatri Devi of the Suket principality, is a historic Hindu temple surrounded by mountains in a natural setting.
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Sunken Garden
Beginning life as a pond several hundred years ago, the sunken garden now features a stupa, clocktower, and greenspace with benches. Its defining feature is that it's about three stories below ground level and is ringed by a multi-level mar
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Jhatingri
It is situated on Ghogar Dhar at an elevation of 2,200 m. It is 12 km from Joginder Nagar. It is easily accessible from Urla in Mandi Pathankot National Highway. There are beautiful deodar and blue pine forests. The spot infolds breath taki
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Gadda Gusaini
The valley is virgin and has not been explored by many adventure loving tourists. One finds nature at its best offering beautiful surroundings, green forests and pollution free environment. Madhopur Fort was also built by former rulers of M
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Rewalsar Lake · in Rewalsar
Rewalsar Lake, also known as Tso Pema, is a mid-altitude lake located in the mountains of the Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Mandi by interest

Good with kids: Prashar Lake, Pandoh Lake, Sunken Garden, Rewalsar Lake
Temples and places of worship: Trilokinath Temple, Mandi, Mata Kuan Rani Temple, Triloknath temple, Santoshi Tarna mata temple, Kamaksha Temple
Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Prashar Lake, Pandoh Lake, Sunken Garden, Rewalsar Lake

Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.

Best time to visit Mandi

Best weather: Sep–Apr.

Jan12°CPleasant, Best months
Feb15°CPleasant, Best months
Mar19°CPleasant, Best months
Apr25°CPleasant, Best months
May29°CHot
Jun31°CHot
Jul29°CRainy
Aug27°CRainy
Sep25°CPleasant, Best months
Oct22°CPleasant, Best months
Nov18°CPleasant, Best months
Dec14°CPleasant, Best months

PleasantHotRainyBest months

Every month: temperature and rain

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	12°C	43 mm
Feb	Pleasant	15°C	50 mm
Mar	Pleasant	19°C	50 mm
Apr	Pleasant	25°C	36 mm
May	Hot	29°C	43 mm
Jun	Hot	31°C	138 mm
Jul	Rainy	29°C	282 mm
Aug	Rainy	27°C	288 mm
Sep	Pleasant	25°C	156 mm
Oct	Pleasant	22°C	12 mm
Nov	Pleasant	18°C	9 mm
Dec	Pleasant	14°C	16 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (756 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Mandi

Nearest railway station: Joginder Nagar (JDNX), 34 km away.
Nearest airport: Bhuntar Airport (KUU), 28 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 2-day trip to Mandi costs

Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person
Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person
Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mandi is not included.

Compare Mandi with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see
Mandi	–	Sep–Apr	11
Kullu	32 km	Feb–Jun, Sep–Dec	7

Distances in a straight line from Mandi; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Mandi?

The best known are Prashar Lake, Trilokinath Temple, Mandi, Pandoh Lake, Mata Kuan Rani Temple, Triloknath temple.

When is the best time to visit Mandi?

Best weather: Sep–Apr.

How do I reach Mandi?

Nearest railway station: Joginder Nagar (JDNX), 34 km away. Nearest airport: Bhuntar Airport (KUU), 28 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Mandi cost?

Budget: about ₹1,700–₹3,400 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,200–₹8,400 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,600–₹18,100 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Mandi is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.