The historically eminent, spiritually significant and amazingly panoramic Mandi is spread out along the banks of River Beas. A commercial hub and a former capital of the princely state, the heritage town retains its historic charm and character. The town was founded in circa 1526 AD and at the creation of Himachal Pradesh on 15 April, 1948, it made district headquarter by merger of the princely states of Mandi and Suket.

  • Start : Mandi
  • End : Kamru Nag Lake
  • Time : Three Days, 72 hours
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Day 1 Stop 1 - Janjehli

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This picturesque valley, at an altitude of 2150 m, is about 85 km from Mandi, via Pandoh-Thunag. The farms and orchards laid out on gentle slopes, with mighty deodar (cedar) and oak forests scaling the heights give Janjehli a laid-back rural charm. It is a trekker’s delight, as it is used as a base for the many trekking routes that break out for places like Shikari Devi, Chindi, Karsog and Shoja from here. The 15-km trek to Shikari Devi, the highest mountain of the region is very popular with day hikers. Janjehli can only be reached by road. A few private hotels and homestays are available at Janjehli

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Day 2 Stop 1 - Shikari Devi

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Towering over the region, Shikari Devi (altitude 3359 m), is known as the crown of Mandi and is the highest peak of the region. Topped by a roofless temple, the surrounding area of the peak receives a lot of snow but miraculously the wind movements keep the peak dry in winters. Shikari Devi is about 16 km from Janjehli and 101 km from Mandi. After visiting the Shikari Devi temple, the night stay can be done at Sundernagar.

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Day 3 Stop 1 - Kamru Nag Lake

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Revered as a rain god, legend has it that Dev Kamru Nag always sides with the weaker side. The story goes as a strong and efficient hill warrior, he set out to side with the Kaurava’s in the great Mahabharata battle recorded in the epic. Before he could reach the battlefield, he was tricked by Lord Krishna, who had him sacrifice his head as an offering.  The lord however, granted him his wish of being able to witness the great battle. The head was then carried up to Kamru Hill, where it was placed by the Lake (approx altitude 3300m), from where he did get to witness the great Mahabharata battle. A wooden temple stands at the place where the deity Kamru Nag is housed beside the lake. A fair at Kamru Nag is held every year in mid-June. Pilgrims converge to the mountain top site in large numbers every year to make offerings of gold, ornaments and coins by throwing them into the holy lake. The offerings made seek the god’s blessings and are counted as a good omen. Every year, Dev Kamrunag visits Mandi to participate and celebrate Shivratri.