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Mandi, a small village around 100 km from Manali. The village is a haven for nature lovers and offers various options of adventure like trekking and angling. Mandi is also known for its various cultural fairs and festivals and many temples. Lush green tea estates, snow capped mountains and a plethora of flora and fauna are a few added attractions that draws tourists to this place. Best time to visit Mandi is during the months from March to October, when the major festivals are celebrated here. It is during this time that the adventures like trekking and angling too can be enjoyed.

Lakes in Mandi

Lakes in Mandi

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 175001

STD Code: 1905

Info Website: http://hpmandi.gov.in/

Best Time to Visit:  April – June, Sepember – November

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : Bhuntar is the nearest airport to Mandi, which is 59 km away from Mandi. Taxi services are available from Bhuntar to Mandi, which costs about Rs 1200. Bhuntar is connected to Delhi by air.

By Train : Kiratpur is the nearest railway station to Mandi, which is nearly 125 km away. Kiratpur is well connected to all other Indian cities via Chandigarh. Taxi fare from Kiratpur to Mandi is about Rs 2500.

By BUS : State owned bus services are available connecting Mandi to other cities in and around. Mandi is well connected to other tourist destinations near by in Himachal by private deluxe bus services. Deluxe buses charge about Rs 3 to Rs 4 per km.

By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800
  • The Regent Palms Hotel ; Near Kargil Park, Seri Bazar, Mandi, HP 175001. ; Ph – 01905 222 677 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.
Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Mandav Hotel ; Near Indira Market, Mandi Town, Mandi, School Bazaar Rd, Tarna, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175001 ; Ph – N.A. ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Banquet facilities.
Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200
  • Raj Mahal Palace ; Samkhetar, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175001 ; Ph – 098 16 021126 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking.
Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above
  • Munish Resorts ; Bhiuli Rd, Bhiuli, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175001 ; Ph – 01905 235 035 ; Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, 24-Hour Security, Bus Parking.

Top RestaurantsAdd

  • The Treat ;  Indira market sunkan garden, Jallandhar – Hamirpur – Mandi Rd, Samkhetar, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175001. ; M –  01905 223 110 ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.
  • Honey Hut ;  Tarna, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.
  • Ashoka Dhaba ;  National Highway 70, Tarna, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh 175001. ; M –  N.A. ; Food Serve :  Multi-Cuisine.

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FestivalAdd

 

Holi Festival ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  March ; Details:  The festival of Holi, popularly known as the Colour festival is celebrated in the month of March. This festival is celebrated for two days. On the evening of the first day, the bonfires are lit which symbolise the destruction of the evil and also seen as the end of the winters. On the second day, people throw colors and colored water on each other. This festival is celebrated all around the Himachal but there are exuberant celebrations at Palampur (Kangra) and Sujanpur (Hamirpur).
Lohri Festival ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  January ; Details:  Lohri or Maghi festival is celebrated in the mid January. According to the traditions, this day is usually the mid winter day and also commemorates the last sowing of the Rabi crops. In this festival, there are community bonfires, folk songs and dances.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Beware of pickpockets as Mandi is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire Brigade : 101
  • Police : 100

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