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Sunken Garden is a lush green garden in the district of Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. It is an amazing place that is located in the foothills of the Dhauladhar Ranges. It is a 500 hundred-year-old garden that never fails to catch the attention of the visitors. The locals, as well as tourists, flock to Sunken Garden and spend a good quality time away from the hectic schedule of the daily life.
Why Is It Famous?
Sunken Garden is a famous destination and has an interesting history. It is said that this garden was the place where Raja Sidh Sen, the king of Mandi, killed his own son-in-law, Raja Prithi of Bhangal. His corpse was buried in this park itself. Though the exact reason for the murder is unknown, the historians claim that Raja Prithi had an evil eye on Mandi Empire and wanted to gain the throne for his personal needs.
At present, this garden is adorned with the beautiful circumjacent and a lake where the activity of boating can be relished.
Best Time To Visit:-
No visitor has to wait for a specific season for visiting Sunken Garden. It is a place that welcomes the visitors throughout the year. Be it any weather, this garden promises to uplift the mood immediately. The entry to the park is free for all visitors.
Watch Out!
The nearby markets are an astounding place for shopping. There are restaurants, cloth emporiums, souvenir shops etc. that can be visited for different purposes. And you should maintain cleanliness in the garden premises. The defaulters are fined if they’re caught disposing of the garbage in open.
Reaching There:-
The web of the highways, railways, and airways provides the comfort of reaching Mandi from anywhere in Himachal Pradesh. Commuting within the district is done via the local buses, taxis, and autos.
Nearest Railway Station:- Pathankot Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Bhuntar Airport
