Rewalsar Lake is like a jewel filled with water and it is a sacred place for Hindus and Sikhs.

Rewalsar Lake can be reached by an hour drive from Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Festival attractions like Sisu fair and Baisakhi are considered to be important events in this area. This square shaped lake has a 735 m shoreline. There are three Buddhist monasteries and three Hindu temples in Rewalsar.

History of Rewalsar Lake

The great guru Padmasambhava had relocated to Tibet from this place and he influenced the Mahayana Buddhism in Tibet. It is believed that his spirit rests in the island of floating reed found amidst the lake water. The tenth guru of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh resided here for a month. Sage Lomas, in devotion to Lord Shiva made a penance here. The lake of KuntBhyog, lying above Rewalsar has a significant reference to the great epic Mahabharata, where the Pandavas is said to have escaped from the burning wax palace.

Tourism of Rewalsar Lake

Rewalsar serves as an important place in Buddhism that is spread in Tibet. You can see a temple for great guru Padmasambhav who is treated as second Buddha in Tibetan Buddhism. A 12 m high statue of guru Padmasambhav is under construction right up the hill, which is widely visible from the lake area and is a big tourist attraction.

You may observe lot of tourists who follow Buddhism visiting Rewalsar. It is believed that after the visit to this holy lake and paying respects to Guru Padmasambhav, one's life becomes meaningful, bestowed with wisdom and bliss. A pale blue Gurudwara has been built in honor of the tenth Sikh Guru Gobind Singh during 1930. Rewalsar is a mixture three major religions of India.

You can see the lake of KuntBhyog (1,750 m above sea level) that lies above Rewalsar, which has a significant reference to the great Indian Epic Mahabarata. You can visit three Buddhist monasteries and three Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna and the Sage Lomas.

Rewalsar Lake is famous for its floating reed and it is believed that you can move the reeds by your intense prayers. Tourists may enjoy boat rides on the lake. You can also visit some sacred caves right up the hills. Local taxi drivers may help you visit the temples, tourist spots around the lake and the Buddha cave at the narrow ridge where Guru Padmasambhava seems to have meditated.