The name Manimahesh signifies a jewel (Mani) on Lord Shiva's (Mahesh'es) crown.... Local people claim that the moon-rays reflected from the jewel can be seen from Manimahesh Lake on clear full-moon nights (which is a rare occasion)... It is more likely to be the light reflected from the glacier , like a serpent on Shiva's neck...
The Helicopter flies from Bharmour Helipad or Chamba depending upon the reservation you have... and then reaches up to Gauri Kund... From Gauri Kund onwards you have to continue next 1 km on foot and then after Darshan you will have to came back to catch the flight from Gauri Kund to Bharmour Helipad/Chamba...
The both way Ticket for Manimahesh Yatra is also available with us. The both way ticket will cost you 8600.00 INR per passenger from Bharmour to Gauri Kund and 14500.00 INR from Chamba to Gourikund up and Down...
The route to Manimahesh is via Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, Bharmour and Hadsar. Motorable road goes till Hadsar. The rest of the path is to be covered on foot, about 13 km of steep climb by the banks of Manimahesh Ganga, which originates from the Manimahesh Kailash peak. During the annual pilgrimage in August - September, numerous night-shelters and eateries spring up by the trekking route. Night-shelter is also available at village Dhancho, about 6 km from Hadsar on the way to Manimahesh, round the year. Another less frequented trekking route originates from Holi, which is connected to Chamba...
Helicopter flying in Pir Panjal Moutain ranges of Himalyas...
Helipad @ Gauri Kund, Manimahesh, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh...
Manimahesh Lake (also known as Dal Lake, Manimahesh), situated in the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas, is a high altitude lake (el. 4080 m.). The Manimahesh Kailash peak that stands high close to the lake is believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva... This place is believed to be second to the Lake Manasarovar in its religious significance....
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