Offbeat Excursions Himachal Pradesh
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Offbeat Excursions Himachal Pradesh
General Information
- Type:
- Nature / Eco
- Price from:
- 4000 INR /person
- Phone:
- 919818329254,919816046102
- Fax:
- 0120-6456552
- Payment Types:
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Wire Transfer
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- Duration:
- 2 days
- Location Start:
- Rewalsar Lake
- Location Finish:
- Rewalsar Lake
- We Speak:
- English
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Last updated: 11/14/2007
Rewalsar Lake, an offbeat excursion in Himachal Pradesh is located 24 kms from Mandi town, an ideal night out excursion from The Solang Valley Camp Retreat located 13 kms uphill from Manali....
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival Rewalsar Lake from The Solang Valley Camp Retreat, Manali & check in at your mountain retreat near the Lake.
This lake is known for its floating island. There is a story behind the formation of this lake. The legend goes that princess Mandarva, the daughter of king 'Arshadhara' of Zahor ( tibetian name of Mandi ) resolved to announce her loyal ties and dedicated herself to the religious order. The king agreed and she took her bows before a Buddhist scholar named 'Shantarakshita' ( believed to be the brother of Padmasambhava ). Padmasambhava having observed that she was a dedicated pupil, came through the air from 'Uddiyana' and appeared in person to give her teachings. A cowherd who saw all this spread the words that he had seen the princes with Charlatan.
The news aroused King's wrath. He thought that his daughter has broken the vow by flirting with a man. On King's order, the princess was put in a deephole in the earth full of thorns and Padmasambhava was taken out to a secluded place, tied to a wooden pyre which was then set on fire. When the smoke did not clearoff for a week, the King visited the spot and found to his surprise that the place had turned into a Lake with Lotus in the centre. Padmasambhava had menifested himself. Repenting king offered him his kingdom and princess Mandarva was married to him. Rewalsar is known as 'Padmacan' to the Buddhist which means 'Lotus Possessing' and is considered the place, where the spirit of Padmasambhava rests.
Dinner & overnight at Rewalsar Lake.
Day 2
Post breakfast departure from Rewalsar Lake to Prashar Lake Camp Retreat or Solang Valley Camp Retreat.
Extra Information
- Inclusions -
- Accommodation at your mountain retreat with all taxes & meals including 4x4 vehicle transport from Solang Valley Camp Retreat
- Exclusions -
- Expenses of personal nature
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