Where is lake Reewal

spicetrekker · Mar 25th, 2008, 14:17

In his book Himagiri Vihar, Swami Tapovanam has descirbed his trek to Lake Reewal. Has anyone been there? I had never heard of this one before and even Google has not revealed much. May be it is know by some other name. The book suggests that it is 15 miles South-west of Mandi - HP.

puchoo · Mar 25th, 2008, 14:23

I think its also called Lake Rewalsar (but im not a 100% on this)...if its the same then its in district Mandi, 25 k.m. from Mandi town.

spicetrekker · Mar 26th, 2008, 20:50

Distance wise it sounds about right 15 miles is 24 Kms. Have you been there? Is it worth a visit.

kullukid · Mar 26th, 2008, 21:24

It's a wonderful,peaceful place mainly inhabited by Tibetan's with a small Indian town just outside the lake area. Here's my pic's of it, the ones in the middle with all the prayer flags on the rock's & tree's are of Padmasambhava's cave, the views of the mountains here are wonderful it's about 30-45 min's uphill from the lake to the caves RS8 by local bus, not to be missed! KK

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/kulluk...=1uCtozrD8 Ok

puchoo · Mar 26th, 2008, 21:46

Thanks for the info kullu kid.....!! i went so long ago that i was wondering whether i should attempt putting down my recollection..!

spicetrekker · Mar 27th, 2008, 11:25

Thanks Puchoo and KK; I am really kicking myself as I was in that area (Mandi) 2 years ago and did not even hear about this palce...anyway there is always a second time

Nice pictures KK.

Dilliwala · Mar 29th, 2008, 15:07

Agree that this wud have to be what's also known as Tso Pema. The correct name/pronunciation is Rivalsar (Riv-aal-sar) so the Swami was quite close.
More info here, including some bus info.

k_cborty · Jul 24th, 2008, 14:34

How much time will Rewalsar take if i plan to drive down from Delhi.

Will it be exactly on the Chandigarh/ Manali road.

Any other places around that place to visit.

How is Gushaini and Naggar nearby.

Please suggest

kullukid · Jul 24th, 2008, 17:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_cborty

How much time will Rewalsar take if i plan to drive down from Delhi.

Will it be exactly on the Chandigarh/ Manali road.

Any other places around that place to visit.

How is Gushaini and Naggar nearby.

Please suggest

If you drive "down from Delhi" you will eventually arrive at Kanya Kumari not Rewalsar...it's up!

By car via Chandigarh it should take about 11-12hrs.
Yes it's on the road to Manali,as far as Mandi where you turn off for Rewalsar (1hour).Hoping to visit Gushaini in the next month.Nagar is a beautiful little village with plenty to see & do, such as Nicholas Roerich Museum & Gallery, Wooden Palace etc.

KK

Dilliwala · Jul 24th, 2008, 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_cborty

How much time will Rewalsar take if i plan to drive down from Delhi.

Will it be exactly on the Chandigarh/ Manali road.

Any other places around that place to visit.

How is Gushaini and Naggar nearby.

Please suggest

You don't need to go to Mandi first when travelling north. Turn left at Ner Chauk, you'll eventually end up at Rivalsar. From there, there's a direct road to Mandi. Ner Chauk to Mandi direct is 14 km, via Rivalsar 29 km/1 hour extra.

Gushaini is nowhere near this area. Naggar is 4 km from Patlikuhal across the Beas; Patlikuhal is 24 km from Kullu.

k_cborty · Yesterday, 13:55

I plan to go in the 3rd week of August with two kids (2 mnths & 3 years) old and wife.

Guess 12 hrs of drive may be taxing on the little one.

Any good place other than Chandigarh where we can stay midway for a night...also how will be the road and weather condition at this time.

My plan will be a relaxing one week with 2 nites each in Rewalser-- Naggar--Rohtang

Can you also suggest which will be the best hotels to stay in these places (primarily in Rewalsar and Naggar) considering my 2 mnth kid.

Dilliwala · Today, 03:01

The only other place that wud make sense for an overnight stay is Swarghat.

It's August. Won't exactly be sunshine all the time.

2 nights at Rohtang? I think not!

Mar 25th, 2008, 14:17	#1
spicetrekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 264	Where is lake Reewal In his book Himagiri Vihar, Swami Tapovanam has descirbed his trek to Lake Reewal. Has anyone been there? I had never heard of this one before and even Google has not revealed much. May be it is know by some other name. The book suggests that it is 15 miles South-west of Mandi - HP.

Mar 25th, 2008, 14:23	#2
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 2,636	I think its also called Lake Rewalsar (but im not a 100% on this)...if its the same then its in district Mandi, 25 k.m. from Mandi town. __________________ Cheers! Sidharth puchoo.wordpress.com

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k_cborty Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 68	How much time will Rewalsar take if i plan to drive down from Delhi. Will it be exactly on the Chandigarh/ Manali road. Any other places around that place to visit. How is Gushaini and Naggar nearby. Please suggest __________________ Yeh Zindagi ek safar hai suhana...

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Mar 26th, 2008, 20:50	#3
spicetrekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 264	Distance wise it sounds about right 15 miles is 24 Kms. Have you been there? Is it worth a visit.

Mar 26th, 2008, 21:24	#4
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 892	It's a wonderful,peaceful place mainly inhabited by Tibetan's with a small Indian town just outside the lake area. Here's my pic's of it, the ones in the middle with all the prayer flags on the rock's & tree's are of Padmasambhava's cave, the views of the mountains here are wonderful it's about 30-45 min's uphill from the lake to the caves RS8 by local bus, not to be missed! KK http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/kulluk...=1uCtozrD8 Ok

Mar 26th, 2008, 21:46	#5
puchoo Maha Guru Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 2,636	Thanks for the info kullu kid.....!! i went so long ago that i was wondering whether i should attempt putting down my recollection..!

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spicetrekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 264	Thanks Puchoo and KK; I am really kicking myself as I was in that area (Mandi) 2 years ago and did not even hear about this palce...anyway there is always a second time Nice pictures KK.

Mar 29th, 2008, 15:07	#7
Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,893	Agree that this wud have to be what's also known as Tso Pema. The correct name/pronunciation is Rivalsar (Riv-aal-sar) so the Swami was quite close. More info here, including some bus info.

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k_cborty Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 68	I plan to go in the 3rd week of August with two kids (2 mnths & 3 years) old and wife. Guess 12 hrs of drive may be taxing on the little one. Any good place other than Chandigarh where we can stay midway for a night...also how will be the road and weather condition at this time. My plan will be a relaxing one week with 2 nites each in Rewalser-- Naggar--Rohtang Can you also suggest which will be the best hotels to stay in these places (primarily in Rewalsar and Naggar) considering my 2 mnth kid.

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Dilliwala Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 2,893	The only other place that wud make sense for an overnight stay is Swarghat. It's August. Won't exactly be sunshine all the time. 2 nights at Rohtang? I think not!

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