Rewalsar

The region of Rewalsar is sacred to the people of all religions and is visited by Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist pilgrims every year. Placed in a high altitude, the traverse spur of Rewalsar is watered by the rivulets and has a large Rewalsar Lake with crystal blue waters. Dotted with wooded forests, the region of Rewalsar also presents a captivating and commanding view of the mountain ranges. The innate natural beauty of the region as well as its serene and tranquil surroundings makes it one of the primary places to see around Manali.

Rewalsar is situated at a distance of 24 kilometers on the motorable route from Mandi. The city is easily accessible from the other major cities of North India like Simla and Manali. Regular buses and private cars ply on the route to Rewalsar from the city of Mandi. The tourists can reach the place through the road in buses, jeeps or hired private vehicles. The region blooms with blossoming flowers and newly formed leaves of the trees in the summer season while the winter season is white with snow. The temperatures may drop to a great extent in the winter season and the tourists are advised to be prepared with warm clothes while on a visit to Rewalsar during winters.

The region is of religious importance to the Hindus as the sage Lomas meditated and offered his penitence to the Lord Shiva in this region. For the Buddhists, the region is of great importance as it was visited by the their Guru Padmasabhava. The Tibetan people residing in the region believe that the spirit of the Guru dwells in the floating reeds of the Rewalsar Lake. The region of Rewalsar is important to the followers of the Sikhism as Sikh Guru Gobind Singh also resided in the region for about a month.