You will have to cross 6 forests to reach the Shakari Devi Temple
You will have to cross 6 forests to reach the Shakari Devi Temple
Himachal Camping
Parashar Lake
Prashar Lake (48KM from Mandi) : Adventure come to the mind when one think about to travel Prashar lake. Prashar Lake situated at the top of mountain at an avg. height of 2700 meters.It takes more then 3 hours to reach Prashar Lake even it is only 48 KM from Mandi City, have very dangerous road after village Baggi On the way to Prashar.
 janjehli Valley |
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 Bheemshila Near Janjehli |
 A Road Trip and short trek to Shikari Devi Temple in Mandi District of Himachal |
 Shikari Devi TempleIt Called Goddess of Hunting. |
Jenjehali Valley & Shikari Devi Track
The Shikari Devi Temple is positioned at a height of 2850 meters in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
It is extremely difficult to trek up to the Shikari Devi Temple from Janjheli and Karsog in the town of Mandi. The woods going towards the temple has assorted trees and shrubs, which include various medicinal herbs. There are two separate trekking routes which take one up to the ancient shrine of the Shikari Devi Temple located at the peak of the hill. According to the legends, it is believed that the hunters in the early years once worshipped the Goddess on the mountain asking for success in their hunt. Most probably, the name of the temple has originated from the name of the Goddess Shikari Devi.
The goddess is idolized in the form of a stone image. This temple is believed to be in existence from the time of the Pandavas and has no cover or roof on top. According to the myth, whenever anyone tried to build a roof on the Shikari Devi Temple, it had been a failure.
Barot Valley
Barot , Himachal Pradesh a very beautiful place in District Mandi( Himachal Pradesh ) , India which lies in Chauhar Valley better known as Barot valley .
It is an emerging tourist place which offers many outdoor activities and fun like angling, tracking , picnic spot , camping etc.
It is blessed with thick deodar forest , two beautiful rivers and extreme natural beauty.Rivers are full of trout fish.There is a government trout breeding center at Barot along with other private centers from where fish are released into the Uhl and there is a 30 km section of the river which is excellent for angling.So grab your fishing rod and start angling .
A haulage trolley of the British times connects Barot valley to Jogindernagar. This trolley link was set up to facilitate transport of construction material to Barot for a reservoir on Uhl river for Shanan Power House. The trolley was also sparingly used as a means of transport since Barot was not linked to a road till 1975. However, once the road connection was established, the trolley fell into a state of disrepair. It is currently owned and maintained by the Punjab State Electricity Board. You can grab Haulage trolly at Jogindernagar by making pass at P.S.E.B. office , Shanan(Jogindernagar). It is very thrill ride as it takes you from a height of 4150 feet to 8000 feet at winch camp. From where you can continue journey to Barot by descending
down from thick deodar forest which is full of wildlife.
Chander Tal Lake
At an altitude of 4270 Meters approx. Chandratal lake in Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh lies between a low ridge and the main Kunzum range. Mostly surrounded with snow, this deep blue-water lake has a circumference of 2.5 Kilometers. Some people also call it Moon Lake and is also one of the the source of the violent Chandra River. Moulkila and Chandrabhaga mountain ranges having snow capped peaks and snow slopes around the valley measures from 3000 Meters to 6500 Meters approximately. Locales there, believe that it is this point from where Yudhishtra (Eldest among Pandava of Mahabharata epic) was taken to heaven in his mortal form. It’s a very luring place.
Kamarunaag Lake
Kamarunaag Lake is situated on High Hills of Mandi, Himachal pradesh. you can only be there on your foot. there are several tracks for this lake. but one of the famous track is from Saroa Valley. Saroa is a around 45 KM. from Mandi. Saroa will be the base camp for this atrack.