Places to Visit
Parashar Lake
At a distance of 33 km, from IIT Mandi campus, and perched at an altitude of about 8500 ft, Parashar lake provides an awe-inspiring panoramic view of the Himalayas. Beleaguered by mountains, and meadows, the vitreous edifices provided by the impeccably clear water of the lake, the aura of a pagoda style three tiered temple by the lake provides for an enthralling experience for an excursionist.
Barot Valley
Near the headwater of the Uhl river, Barot valley is a relatively less explored, niche day-tour destination for the backpackers, about 68 km away from IIT Mandi campus. Many walking and trekking trails pass through Barot. It is among the hidden treasures of Himachal. The place is situated in valley surrounded by thick coniferous and oak forest. The peace and tranquility of the woods here engrosses the visitors.
Rewalsar
Rewalsar Lake, also known as Tso Pema is a site of spiritual importance, situated at 44 km from IIT Mandi Kamand campus. There is a Buddhist monastery, a gurudwara and few Hindu temples in Rewalsar, on the hills surrounding the lake, transcending the impediments posed by the religious barriers. The place is visited by several Buddhists, especially on the Tibetan New Year, making Rewalsar into a mini Buddhist colony. The Naina Devi temple is situated 10 Kms away from the lake on the hill top and offers a breath taking view of the lush green valleys around. The snow cladded peaks of the Parvati range from a distance are found to coruscate with an argentiferous resplendence.
Pandoh dam and Hanogi Temple
The Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam on the Beas River in Mandi district, on the way to Kullu, about 40 km away from IIT Mandi campus. It is good transit spot to enjoy Beas river in its splendour serpentine among the surrounding hills. A little further from Pandoh (8 km) is the famous temple of Hanogi Mata on the banks of the Beas river, which is venerated by the locals.
