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Kamlah fort : Mandi

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Kamlah fort : Mandi

On the border with hamirpur, this fort was built by raja suraj sen of mandi in 1625.

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Mandi By air

Mandi By air Nearest airport is at bhuntar (59 km). For details of flights and facilities, please see kullu section. Tourist taxis and buses are easily avail¬able just outside the airport for transfer to mandi. Though the rates for taxis are ne¬gotiable, it generally costs about rs 400.

Mandi : Himachal Pradesh

Mandi Travel Guide At the confluence of the Beas and the Suketi rivers, Mandi (800 m), capital of an erstwhile kingdom, is one of the most important cities of Himachal Pradesh. Built in 1278 by Ban Sen, it developed into an important religious centre with over 80 temples and earned the epithet of 'Varanasi of the Hills'. Combined with Rewalsar Lake and Jogindernagar, this is a minor circuit which is an offshoot from the NH 21 at Mandi. Temperatures drop to near freezing point in winter and in summer the climate is hot. The circuit is excellent for a winter sojourn.

Janjheli : Mandi

Janjheli : Mandi (2,200 m): 67 km from man¬di, this is a scenic place with thick forest And springs. It is also the base for excel¬lent treks.

Pandoh: Mandi

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Shikari devi : Mandi

Shikari devi : Mandi (2,850 m): 15 km from janjheli, there is an ancient temple and marvellous landscape.