Mani Mahesh Yatra by Helicopter

Pilgrimage to Manimahesh Lake is held every year during the Hindu calendar month of Bhadon ,roughly corresponding to the Gregorian month of August or September. The Yatra is also famously known as the'Manimhesh Yatra'. It is started by a procession known as holy chhari referring to the holy stick carried by the pilgrims on their. The holy trek starts from the Laxmi Narayan temple and the Dashnami Akhara in Chamba town, with the sacred stick ('Chhari') and after treking of 6 days the procession arrives at the lake, after which ceremonies are held all through the night. On the following day, pilgrims take a holy dip in the lake.The mythological belief is that Parvati, Shiva’s consort bathed at the Gauri Khund, while Shiva took bath at Shiv Karotri.

Mani Mahesh Yatra by Helicopter

Pilgrimage to Manimahesh Lake is held every year during the Hindu calendar month of Bhadon, roughly corresponding to the Gregorian month of August or September. The Yatra is also famously known as the 'Manimhesh Yatra'.