Mandi, formerly known as Mandav Nagar, also known as Sahor, is a major town
and a municipal council in Mandi District in the Indian state of Himachal
Pradesh.
The name "mandi" (and the former name "Mandav Nagar") has its roots from Great
Sage Rishi 'Mandav' who prayed in this area, and the rocks turned black due to
the severity of his penance. Alternatively, the name may have been derived
from the common word mandi which means "market" in Hindi. It may possibly be
connected with the Sanskrit root mandaptika, meaning "an open hall or shed".
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Himalayas seen from Palimpur.
Palampur is located in the Kangra Valley. It is a famous hill station
and was once a part of the Jalandhar kingdom.
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Palampur Tea Gardens.
Palampur Tea Gardens are the main cause of the tourist rush here. Tea
Gardens here are spread over a vast area and add a special touch to the
beauty of the place.
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Palampur is also regarded as the Tea Capital of Northwestern India and
produces the famous "Kangra Tea".
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Kangra Tea.
Kangra tea is a tea from the Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Both black tea and green tea have been produced in the Kangra Valley
since the mid-19th century. Kangra tea was given the Geographical
Indication status in 2005.
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While the black tea has a sweet lingering after taste, the green tea
has a delicate woody aroma. The unique characteristics of the tea is
attributed to the geographical properties of the region.
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See more at
Kangra tea - Wikipedia.
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Cows roam freely through the streets.
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Buddha statue among the tea gardens.
We can read on the poster:
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«Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree
a long time ago.»
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Kangra Valley.
Kangra Valley is a river valley situated in the Western Himalayas. It
lies in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India, and is a popular tourist
destination.
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The main town in the valley and the capital of the district,
Dharamshala, is one of the most visited hill stations in Himachal
Pradesh and India.
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Palampur and Dharamshala are also famous for their tea gardens where
Kangra tea is grown.
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See more at
Kangra Valley - Wikipedia.
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Gurudwara Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Ji is situated in the town of Mandi.
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The Dasvin Patshah came to visit the area on the invitaionof Mandi's
ruler Raja Sidh Sen. Guru Gobind Singh stayed here for a little over
six months.
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Some of Guru Ji's belongings are still preserved here; a Bed, a Rabab
(musical instrument), a Bandukh (Musket/Gun), a Gun Kuppy (powder
horn) and a Talai (Mattress). There's also a rock in the River Beas on
which Guru Sahib is known to have often sat in meditation, during his
stay in Mandi.
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See more at
Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Mandi - SikhiWiki.
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Mandi.
Mandi is a major city and a municipal corporation in Mandi District in
the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
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It is situated 145 kilometres (90 mi) north of state capital, Shimla
in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude of 880 m (2,890
ft).
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Mandi is also the first heritage city of Himachal Pradesh. The city
also has the remains of old palaces and notable examples of 'colonial'
architecture.
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Visco Resorts (Mandi).
A Luxury hotel, located at 5 km (3 mi) from Mandi town on Chandigarh
Manali Highway. Approved by the Department of Tourism Himachal Pradesh
Government.
- Totally vegetarian Restaurants, superb and exceptional service.
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Quality Accommodations is guaranteed to make your stay relaxed and
enjoyable.
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See more at
Visco Resorts.
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