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Located
on a mountain spur, an hour’s drive from Mandi brings you to this jewel
like lake. With water, woodland and high hills, it presents a variety of
natural beauty and the spot is sacred for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs. It
was here that the great Indian teacher and tantric, Padmasabhava left for
Tibet. Known to the Tibetans as Guru Rimpoche - the Precious Master. It
was under Padmasambahava’s influence that Mahayana Buddhism spread over
Tibet. There are islands of floating reed on Rewalsar Lake and the spirit
of Padmasabhava is said to reside in them. It is here that the sage Lomas
did penance in devotion to Lord Shiva, and the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh also
resided here for one month.
Built on a slight rise, with a
commanding view of both the lake and the valley below, Himachal Tourism
runs Tourist Inn at Rewalsar. Its presence enables every visitor to truly
savor the beauty and ambience of this enchanting spot.
ACCESS :
Rewalsar is 24 km by road from Mandi. Taxis
and buses are available at Mandi.
CLIMATE :
In winter, the temperature can hover around
freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate
is mild and light woolens/cottons are recommended.
Facilities
:
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Rooms
are airy, decently furnished and have attached baths with running hot &
cold water.
- Parking
within premises, Restaurant
PLACES
OF INTEREST
MONASTERIES:- At opposite ends of
the lake there are two Tibetans monasteries. The Bhutanese also have one.
GURUDWARA:- This Gurudwara was built
in 1930 by Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi. It commemorates Guru Gobind Singh’s
visit, when he sought to evolve a common strategy with the hill rulers
against the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
TEMPLE:- At Rewalsar there are three
Hindu temples. These are dedicated to the sage Lomas, Lord Krishna and
Lord Shiva.
MINI ZOO:- The forest department
maintains a small zoo at Rewalsar. Above Rewalsar, Seven Lakes are also of
interest.

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