The Tourist Inn, Rewalsar – Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC)

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Description

Built on a slight rise, with a commanding view of both the lake and the valley below, Himachal Tourism runs Tourist Inn at Rewalsar. Its presence enables every visitor to truly savor the beauty and ambiance of this enchanting spot.

It is located on a mountain spur, and an hour`s drive from Mandi to reach this dark jewel like lake. With water, woodland and high hills, it presents a variety of natural beauty. The spot is sacred for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs. Known to the Tibetans as Guru Rimpoche, the Precious Master, it was under Padmasambahava`s influence that Mahayana Buddhism spread over Tibet. There are islands of floating reed on Rewalsar lake and the spirit of Padmasabhava is said to reside in them. It is here that the sage Lomas did penance in devotion to Lord Shiva, and the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh also resided here for one month.

CLASS : Budget

ADDRESS : Tourist Inn, Rewalsar (H.P.) – 175001. Tel.: (01905) – 240252 Email : rewalsar@hptdc.in

ALTITUDE : 4460 Feet

Important distances from Rewalsar

Mandi: 24 KM
Sundernagar : 25 KM
Jogindernagar : 78 KM
Kullu Airport : 84 KM
Manali : 131 KM

Facilities at Tourist Inn, Rewalsar

Restaurant, Drive in
Intercom, Parking, TV
Debit/Credit Cards accepted
Taxi on demand, Doctor on call
Public Washroom

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS :

Statue of Padmasambhava

This enormous, 12m-high statue of Padmasambhava, with his trademark fiercely staring eyes, wisps of moustache and beard and right hand in the warding-off-evil mudra (gesture), is a reknowned landmark of Rewalsar.

Padmasambhava Cave

High above Rewalsar Lake on the ridge, Padmasambhava is believed to be meditated here. One can get there on foot (about 1.5 KM uphill, taking about one hour, starting up the steps behind the big Padmasambhava statue) or by taxi or on one of the buses departing from Rewalsar bus stand

Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara

Built in 1930’s on the northeast side of the lake, it is the gold-domed Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara, a Sikh temple which is visited by large number of devotees.

Hindu Temples

On the west side of the lake is a group of smallish Hindu temples dedicated to Krishna, Lakshmi , Shiva and the sage Rishi Lomas.

Mini Zoo

The forest department maintains a small zoo at Rewalsar. Above Rewalsar, the ‘Seven Lakes’ are also of interest.

UPCOMING EVENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS :

New Year Celebrations : 24th to 31st December, 2018