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Mandi  is a city in the Indian state of  Himachal Pradesh . It was formerly known as Mandava Nagar. Mandi is famous as a tourist destination. Mandi is known as “Varanasi of Hills” or “Himachal’s Kashi”.    The Mandi still contains notable examples of old palaces and ‘colonial architecture’. Mandi, the historic city of Himachal Pradesh, situated on the banks of river Beas, has also been the center of commercial activities for a long time. Situated at an altitude of 760 meters above sea level, this city is one of the fast-growing cities of Himachal.   Mandi Main Attraction Rewalsar Lake Rewalsar Lake, located at a distance of 25 km from Mandi, is popular for its flowing reed islands. Seven of these islands are said to be shaken by wind and prayer. A Buddhist monastery, a Hindu temple and a Gurudwara are built here for prayer. The boating facility is provided here by these three religious organizations. It is situated in the foothills of Maa Naina Devi, and this place is also known a