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Parashar Lake is a freshwater lake located at an altitude of 2,730 meters. It has a three-story pagoda-like temple dedicated to the sage Parashar situated on its bank. It contains a floating island inside it. Parashar is known for Parashar Lake, sloppy meadows, dense forests, and the panoramic view of the snow-clad ranges of Dhauladhar.
One thing that really makes Barot valley absolutely worth the visit are its insanely beautiful landscapes. Lofty peaks, towering pine forests, meandering rivulets you name, Barot valley has it all. Places like Rajgundha and Lohardi are very picturesque, and so is the whole Barot valley.
Towering over the region, Shikari Devi, at an altitude of 3359 meters, is known as the "crown of Mandi." It is the highest peak in the district. While the surrounding areas receive a lot of snow, miraculously, the wind movement keeps the peak dry even in deep winter. With a mystical aura and splendid panorama, Shikari Devi peak is topped by a roofless temple dedicated to a goddess. This Shikari Devi peak is 107.4 km away from IIT Mandi.
Atal Tunnel was officially certified by the World Book of Records as the "World’s Longest Highway Tunnel Above 10,000 Feet" during a landmark ceremony on February 9, 2022, in New Delhi. Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry, Director General of the Border Roads Organisation (DGBR), received the award for the Border Roads Organisation (BRO)'s stupendous achievement in constructing this engineering marvel connecting Manali to the Lahaul-Spiti Valley. The World Book of Records UK is an organization that catalogs and verifies extraordinary records across the world with authentic certification.
Manali is a town near Kullu town in Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at the northern end of the Kullu Valley, which is formed by the Beas River. The town is located in the Kullu district, approximately 270 kilometers (170 mi) north of the state capital of Shimla and 544 kilometers (338 mi) northeast of the national capital of New Delhi. With a population of 8,096 people recorded in the 2011 Indian census, Manali is the beginning of an ancient trade route through Lahaul (H.P.) and Ladakh, over the Karakoram Pass, and onto Yarkand and Hotan in the Tarim Basin of China. Manali is a popular tourist destination in India and serves as the gateway to the Lahaul and Spiti districts as well as the city of Leh in Ladakh.
Solang Valley is also known as the 'Snow Valley,' which is famous for hosting various winter adventure sports like skiing, parachuting, paragliding, trekking, and mountaineering. This dazzling valley is one of the most picturesque sights in Manali and is located at an average altitude of 2,560 meters above sea level. It is one of the most popular trekking hotspots for tourists holidaying in Manali. Solang Valley is located between Solang village and Beas Kund and offers majestic views of glaciers and snow-capped mountains.
Rewalsar is an important religious places for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists alike. The natural lake at Rewalsar is famous for its floating reed islands and fishes. Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh shrines exist along the periphery of Lake. Legend has it that the great teacher and scholar Padmasambhava used his enormous powers to take flight to Tibet from Rewalsar. It is believed that tiny islands of floating reed in Rewalser Lake have the spirit of Padamasabhava embodied in it.