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Chamba / Manimahesh
Manimahesh is in the south-eastern corner of Chamba District. It lies at an altitude of 5,656 m, near the Chamba-Kullu border. The town is around 6 km south of Dancho and 6 km north-west of Bajoli. Manimahesh is an ideal trekking destination. Manimahesh Lake lies 4800 meters above the sea level. It is therefore a high altitude Lake in Himachal Pradesh.

It is believed that Lord Shiva one of the three Lords in Hindu Trinity (known as Lord Brahma the creator, Lord Vishnu the Preserver and Lord Siva the destroyer) stays at Manimahesh Kailash.Followers of Lord Shiva visit Manimahesh Kailash during Shivaratri and other festivals related to Lord Shiva to obtain the blessings of their beloved Lord. They firmly believe that a dip into the Lake would bring in peace and wash all their past sins
   
Around Manimahesh

Manimahesh Lake :
The Manimahesh Lake lies at the foot of the Chamba Kailas Hill, below the Manimahesh Peak. The picture perfect Manimahesh Lake is situated at an elevation of almost 14,000 feet.

Chhatrari : The Shakti Devi temple in Bharmour is of great archaeological importance. This place is 40-km away from Bharmour and 45-km from Chamba via road. The village is inhabited mostly by the Gaddis who are semi-postral lot, engaged in rearing of sheep and goats. Situated at a height of 6,000 feet, it's famous for its remarkable hill-style temple of Shakti Devi.

Bharmaurr: Bharmaur is a beautiful hill station at an altitude of 2195 m in Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh. It was the ancient capital of Chamba till 920. Bharmaur is surrounded by high ranges, and delicious apples are grown here in abundance.

 
Quick Facts


State:
Himachal Pradesh
Distt: Chamba
Destination: Manimahesh
Climate: In winter, the temperature gets quite low and heavy woollens are required. In summer, the climate is mild light woollens/cottons are recommended.
Altitude: Manimahesh is situated at an altitude of 5,656m in the western corner of Himachal Pradesh
Best time to visit: All the year round.

 
How to get there


By Train:
Nearest Railway Station is Pathankot (Punjab)

By Air: Nearest airport is at Gaggal in Kangra (170 kms from Chamba)

By Road: Manimahesh is From Chamba (78 kms away) by road. Buses, taxis and coaches regularly plying from Chandigarh and Delhi. Dalhousie is 563 km from Delhi and 353 km from Chandigarh.

 
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  Chamba Attractions
  
Banikhet : Banikhet tour is one of the famous weekend tours from Dalhousie. Banikhet is located
about 7kms. from Dalhousie and is known for the Chamera Hydro-electric Project.
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Kala tope : 5Km from Dalhousie, Kalatope is a pleasant getaway, with a panoramic view, an enchanting palace,
and a forest rest house. Kalatope is situated 10-km away from G.P.O. Square at an altitude of 8,000-ft.
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Bakrota : The fascinating and bewitching Bakrota Hills offer to the tourists the brisk walk round
the hills besides a grand view of snow-clad peaks. It is one of the finest and soul refreshing places in Dalhousie.
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  Chamba Accommodation
  
Hotel High Land: Hotel Highland, Dalhousie is located in the serene surroundings of Dalhousie. From here, spectacular mountains and the towering trees of deodar offer a breath taking view.
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Hotel Geetanjali : Hotel Geetanjali Dalhousie is a very decent place to stay as one can get spectacular views of the place around. The Region can only be accessed by Road.
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Hotel Oak Valley : Beautifully located in the heart of town. 1 minute walk from Bus Stand. 2 minute walk from Subash Chowk. Modern 36 bedded Hotel on a view-commanding place.
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