Sightseeing in Rewalsar
Rewalsar has 4 places covered here for sightseeing in Rewalsar, including Rewalsar Lake, Tso-Pema Ogyen Heru-kai Nyingmapa Gompa, Rewalsar Zoo and Drikung Kadyud Gompa. Each page
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Rewalsar has 4 places covered here for sightseeing in Rewalsar, including Rewalsar Lake, Tso-Pema Ogyen Heru-kai Nyingmapa Gompa, Rewalsar Zoo and Drikung Kadyud Gompa. Each page lists timings, entry fees and directions where sources provide them.
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Rewalsar Lake
Rewalsar Lake, also known as Tso Pema, is a mid-altitude lake located in the mountains of the Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located 22.5 km south-west from the town of Mandi, at an elevation of about 1,360 metres (4,460 ft) above sea level, with a shoreline of about 735 m. Rewalsar Lake is a sacred spot for Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists, and sacred to Tibetan Buddhists for the Vajrayana practices of Padmasambhava and Mandarava, which are credited for the lake's creation. There is a Colossus of Padmasambhava, a shrine to Mandarava, and three Buddhist monasteries at Rewalsar Lake.
Tso-Pema Ogyen Heru-kai Nyingmapa Gompa
A Tibetan retreat center founded by Dudjom Rinpoche. It is the oldest monastery at the lake.
Rewalsar Zoo
At the other extremity of the lake, there is a small zoo where local animals can be seen. It is located under the trees and the walk is quite enjoyable.
Drikung Kadyud Gompa
Another part of the Tibetan monasteries here.
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