Rewalsar Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India
About Rewalsar
Rewalsar is equally sacred to Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists. It was at Rewalsar that Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) is said to have transformed a burning funeral pyre upon which he was placed into a lake, which is the focal point of the town and the main attraction for pilgrims. Hindus believe that it was here that Rishi Lomas offered penance to Lord Shiva, while Sikhs have constructed a Gurudwara above the town to commemorate Guru Gobind Singh's visit to the area. Rewalsar lies in the Southern Himalayan belt at an altitude of 1,360 m above sea level. Winters in Rewalsar can be freezing, while summers are generally pleasant.
Top Attractions in Rewalsar
Explore the best things to see and do in Rewalsar:
- ★Drikung Kadyud Gompa
- ★Gurudwara of Guru Gobind Singh
- ★Guru Rinpoche Cave
- ★Naina Devi Temple
- ★Rewalsar Lake
- ★Rewalsar Zoo
- ★Shiv Mandir
- ★Statue of Padmasambhāva
Where to Eat in Rewalsar
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Korlam Kitchen
Where to Stay in Rewalsar
- 🏨Drikung Kagyu Buddhist Monastery's Guesthouse
- 🏨Gurudwara Guesthouse
- 🏨Nyingmapa Monastery Guesthouse
- 🏨The Tourist Inn
Rewalsar Travel Guide Sections
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