Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Mandi

Mandi is a town in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India, home to about 28,217 people. Within 50 km by road there are 50 places to visit — 15 temples, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Baba Bhootnath Mandir (1 km), Clock Tower (1 km) and Bhimakali Temple (2 km).

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Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Mandi, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mandi at a glance

Location
Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Population
about 28,217
Coordinates
31.7119° N, 76.9327° E
Places within 50 km
50 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Kullu, 40 km
Railway station
Joginder Nagar (JDNX), 42 km
Airport
Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), 35 km

Top places to visit near Mandi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mandi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Mandi

48 temples within 100 km of Mandi. The closest is Baba Bhootnath Mandir (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mandi

35 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mandi. The closest is Mandvya Nature Park (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mandi

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mandi. The closest is Hill Paradise (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Mandi

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mandi. The closest is Shri Triloknath Temple (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Mandi

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Mandi. The closest is Lapas Waterfalls (44 km); the best-known is Jibhi Waterfall (53 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mandi

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mandi. The closest is Rewalsar Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mandi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mandi
  2. 1 km Baba Bhootnath Mandir · temple, Mandi
  3. 16 km Rewalsar Lake · lake, Mandi
  4. 16 km Bhimakali Temple · temple, Mandi
  5. 20 km Parashar Lake · lake, Mandi
  6. 20 km Shri Triloknath Temple · heritage site, Mandi
  7. 0 km Back to Mandi

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How to reach Mandi

  • By train: Joginder Nagar (JDNX) — about 42 km from the centre
  • By train: Chandigarh (CDG) — about 141 km from the centre
  • By air: Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), Bhuntar — about 35 km by road
  • By air: Kangra Airport (DHM), Kangra — about 101 km by road
  • By road from Kullu: about 40 km · directions
  • By road from Manali: about 80 km · directions
  • By road from Shimla: about 89 km · directions

All places near Mandi by distance

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50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mandi by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1548Baba Bhootnath Mandir (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens935Mandvya Nature Park (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints527Hill Paradise (10 km)
Forts & heritage423Shri Triloknath Temple (1 km)
Waterfalls323Lapas Waterfalls (44 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs719Rewalsar Lake (16 km)
Museums015Amuzium Illusion Museum (52 km)
Buddhist sites414Tso Pema Monastery (16 km)
Other attractions18Clock Tower (1 km)
Caves16Padmasambhava Guru Rinpoche Cave (17 km)
Treks06Chalal Trek Trail (61 km)
Parks13Devidarh Park (40 km)
Churches02St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral (89 km)
Mosques & dargahs01Dargah Peer Baba Budhan Shah Ji (85 km)
Jain sites01Shree Kangra Jain Shwetambar Tirth (96 km)

Mandi: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mandi?

Clock Tower (attraction, about 1 km), Baba Bhootnath Mandir (temple, about 1 km), Bhimakali Temple (temple, about 2 km), Rewalsar Lake (lake, about 16 km), Parashar Lake (lake, about 21 km), Shri Triloknath Temple (heritage site, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mandi?

50 places on Spotwander: 15 temples, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 3 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Mandi?

Baba Bhootnath Mandir, about 1 km by road; Panchvaktra, Temple (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mandi?

Mandvya Nature Park, about 1 km by road; Forest (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mandi?

Hill Paradise, about 10 km by road; View Point (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mandi?

Start in Mandi, visit Baba Bhootnath Mandir, then Rewalsar Lake, then Bhimakali Temple, then Parashar Lake, then Shri Triloknath Temple, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mandi?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Mandi?

By train: Joginder Nagar (JDNX), about 42 km away. By air: Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 35 km by road. By road: 40 km from Kullu.

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