Mandi Old Town and Panchvaktra Templeमंडी पुराना शहर और पंचवक्त्र मंदिर
The Varanasi of the Hills, with over 80 stone temples.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMandi, Himachal Pradesh
Mandi and the central hills
Mandi and the central hills
Best time to visit10 February to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height760 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyMandi, Mandi
EntryFree
About Mandi Old Town and Panchvaktra Temple
A town known as the Varanasi of the Hills for its more than 80 stone temples on the banks of the Beas. The Bhootnath temple, the Triloknath Temple and the 16th century Panchvaktra temple on the Beas are the best known. Mandi also hosts a big Shivratri fair in February or March.
What to see and do
- Over 80 stone temples
- Bhootnath and Triloknath
- Panchvaktra on the river
- Shivratri fair
- Beas riverside
Part of The Himalaya.
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