The historic town of Mandi
(800m) is situated along the banks of the river
Beas. It has long been an important commercial
centre, and the sage Mandvya is said to have
medicated here. This one time capital of the
princely state of Mandi is a fast developing own
that still retains much of its original charm
and character. Today, it is a district
headquarters.
HOTEL
MANDAV MANDI Named after the sage of
yore and built in a patch of woodland, Himachal
Tourism’s. Hotel Mandav is located close to the
bus stand. The water of the Beas flow below, and
the hotel’ windows overlooks Mandi town, its old
temples and the wide concourse, the Paddal
Maedeh. Tarna Hill which rises above the town,
faces the hotel. The nearest airport is at
Bhunter 59 km away. The broad-gauge railhead is
at Pathankot, a distance of 210 km. From
Pathankot the narro gauge railway connects
Jogindernagar which is 56 km from Mandi. From
Chandigarh one can drive directly to Mandi via
Ropar and Bilaspur, the distance is 203 km The
drive takes around 5 hours. Luxury buses from
Delhi and Shimla, and bound for Kullu-Manali go
via Mandi
Accommodation
The deluxe rooms/suites are
air-conditioned .Airy, specious, well furnished
and have attached baths with running hot and
cold water.
Restaurant- serves India, Chinese,
Continental and Himachali Cuisine-including
special dishes of Mandi region,
Bar.
Tariff
Double Bed
Room Deluxe A/C
Rs 850
Family
Suite
Rs 650
Double Bed
Room Regular (No Extra Bed)
Rs 550
Double Bed
Room (No Extra Bed),Annexe
Rs
300
Facilities
CTV with Multi Channels,
Rooms service, laundry and dry cleaning, Parking
within premises, Safe deposit, Doctor on
Call.
Place to
See
BHOOTNATH
TEMPLE:- Practically synonymous
with Mandi and located in its very heart, this
is as old as the town itself and dates back to
the 1520s. In March, the festival of shivratri
is a major event and the Bhootnath temple is its
focus. For an entire week the town celebrates
the arrival of hundreds of local deities on
elaborately decorated palanquins.
SYAMAKALI
TEMPLE:- Also called the temple of
Tarna Devi, this is high on Tarna Hill which
rises above the town. In the 17th
century this was built by Raja Syama Sen after
particularly trying time when the goddess gave
him success.
