The Sacred Lake of Three Religions
Nestled 25 km south of Mandi town at an elevation of 1,360 meters, Rewalsar Lake (known to Tibetans as Tso Pema - Lotus Lake) is a unique pilgrimage center sacred to Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs alike.
Key Spiritual Landmarks
- Colossal Guru Padmasambhava Statue: A magnificent 123-foot statue of the second Buddha overlooking the sacred lake waters.
- Holy Floating Reed Islands: Tiny floating reed islands that move across the surface of the lake, considered auspicious by devotees.
- Rewalsar Gurudwara: Commemorates the historic visit of Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, in 1701.
- Mandi Town (Varanasi of the Hills): Home to 81 historic stone Shiva temples featuring intricate Panchvaktra and Bhootnath carvings on the Beas River.