Rewalsar
Rewalsar about 25 km from Mandi, 14 km from Ner Chownk is the Rewalsar lake
, famous for its floating islands of reed. It is believed that all seven of them can be moved by prayer or breeze. There are three shrines here, a Buddhist Monastery, where elaborate rituals are performed, a Sikh Gurudwara and a Hindu Temple. It was from this place that the sage Padma Sambhava, a zealous teacher of Buddhism, left as a missionary to preach the doctrine of "the enlightened" in Tibet.
Rewalsar Attractions
1. 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
2. Mini Zoo
The forest department maintains a small zoo at Rewalsar. Above Rewalsar, the 'Seven Lakes' are also of interest.
3. Monasteries
At opposite ends of the lake there are two Tibetan monasteries. The Bhutanese also have one.
4. Temples
At Rewalsar there are three Hindu temples. These are dedicated to the sage Lomas, to Lord Krishna and to Lord Shiva.
Getting There
By Air
The closest airport from Manali is Bhuntar, which is around 63 km from the town of Mandi.
By Rail
The closest railhead is in Kiratpur which 125 km away from the town of Mandi.
By Road
Rewalsar is 24 km by road from Mandi. Taxis and buses are available at Mandi.
