Manimahesh is the abode of Lord Shiva.Situated at an altitude of approximately 4100 meters in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh,the manimahesh lake is the main attraction during the months of August and September, for lakhs of devotees come here to take a dip in the holy waters of this lake. Manimahesh Yatra comprises of an ardous trek of 12 kms from a place called Hadsar near Bharmour in District Chamba. Officially the manimahesh yatra starts with Krishan Janmashtami in August and ends on Radhashtmi.During the official period of Yatra,Heli taxi services are also availaible. From the lake one can have a clear view of Manimahesh Kailash if one is lucky enough and weather is clear.When the sun rises behind the mountains the view at the lake is just mesmerising and heavenly.
Manimahesh is generally associated with a Mani(gemstone) which people often claim to have seen shining like a star at night in Manimahesh Kailash mountain. Another thing people desire to witness at Manimahesh is the sun rising behind the holy mountain and its reflection in the waters of the lake.This view is just unique,mesmerising and divine.
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