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Panchvaktra Temple in Mandi, an old stone shikhara at the Beas-Suketi confluence, the temple town called the Varanasi of the Hills
Destination Guides·24 min read

Mandi: Why This 81-Temple Town Is Called the Varanasi of the Hills

Everyone passes through Mandi on the way to Manali. Chhoti Kashi, with its 81 stone temples, a 500-year-old deity fair, Rewalsar and Prashar Lake, is worth stopping for. A Kullu local makes the case for giving it three days.

Rajesh Thakur·6/19/2026
Shikari Devi Temple at 3,359 m in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh — open-air sanctum with painted deity plaques, gold finials, blue and red prayer flags, and snow still on the wall around the shrine
Destination Guides·22 min read

Shikari Devi: The Roofless Temple Where Snow Wont Settle

At 3,359 m on Mandis highest peak, a shrine with no roof. Every attempt to cover it has failed, including orders by a six-time CM. The HP Government itself records that snow doesnt settle on the idol even when the surrounding sanctuary is under 8 to 10 feet. A Kinnauri researchers honest read of the legend, the CM vs goddess story, the Triple Mystery, the Mandi Triangle circuit to Parashar and Kamrunag, and everything April 2026 travellers need to get up there safely. By Ajay Negi.

Ajay Negi·4/24/2026