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Located on a montain spur, an hour's drive from Mandi brings you to this dark jewel like lake. With water woodland and high hills, it presentsa variety of natural beauty and the spot is sacred for Hindus, Buddists and Sikhs. It was from here that the great Indian teacher and the tantric Padmasabhava left for Tibet.

Known to the Tibetans as Guru Rimpoche, the Previous Master. It was under Padmasambahava's influence tha Mahayana Buddhism spread over Tibet. There are islands of floating reed on the Rewalsar lake and the spirit of Padmasabhava is said to reside in them. It is here that Sage Lomas did penance in devotion of Lord Shiva and the Sikh Gurau gobind Sindh also resided here for one month.

HimachalPradesh, the state with a lot to explore. Lakes, rivers, forests, valleys and towering mountains, all abound here. The state has thoroughly been blessed by nature. And it has all the means to satisfy a tourist's wandering soul. Be it adventure sports, bird watching or just admiring nature's bounty. You'll find it all here in Himachal Pradesh.

Climate

In winter the temperature can hover around freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer the climate is mild and light woolens/cottons are recommended.

Places to see

Monasteries

There are two Tibetan monastrieson the opposite side of the lake. The Bhutanese also have a monastry here.

Gurudwara

This Gurudwara was built in 1930 by Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi. It commemorates Guru Gobind Singh's visit when he sought to evolve a common atrategy with the hill rural against the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

Temple

At Rewalsar there are three Hindu temples. These are dedicated to the Sage Lomas, to Lord Krishna and to Lord Shiva.

Mini Zoo

The forest department maintains a small zoo at Rewalsar. Above Rewalsar the seven lakes are also of interest but at present only three lakes are existing.

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Shopping

Behind HPTDC hotel is a local market for mithai fruits, vegetables and hand-made shoes.

August 2009

Travelogue - Delhi - Manali - Road trip & Road map.

A long weekend and it was time for a hillstation tour as the heat and humidity in Delhi was unbearable this August 2009. As to all hillstations nearby were ventured many a time we had to check out a new place, yes this time it was Manali. Club Mahindra gave us the facility for a 3 day halt at Club Mahindra Snow Peaks with the necessary guidance.