Himachal Unleashed: Your Ultimate Guide

Listing forLord Shiva

Basheshar Mahadev Temple, Bajaura – The Stone Sentinel of the Beas

Basheshar Mahadev Temple, Bajaura – The Stone Sentinel of the Beas

Nestled on the right bank of the Beas River, just 4 km from Bhuntar and 15 km south of Kullu town, the Basheshar Mahadev Temple (also spelled Basheshwar or Vishweshwar) is the largest and oldest stone temple in Kullu district. Built in the 8th or 9th century CE, this...

Trilokinath Temple, Lahaul – Where Shiva Meets Avalokiteshvara

Trilokinath Temple, Lahaul – Where Shiva Meets Avalokiteshvara

Perched at 2,760 meters in the serene Trilokinath village, just 9 km from Udaipur in Lahaul, the Trilokinath Temple is a rare and sacred confluence of Hindu and Buddhist devotion. Revered by Hindus as Lord Shiva and by Buddhists as Arya Avalokiteshvara, this...

Manimahesh, Bharmour – The Crown Jewel of Shiva’s Abode

Manimahesh, Bharmour – The Crown Jewel of Shiva’s Abode

Cradled in the lap of the Pir Panjal range at a staggering altitude of 4,080 meters (13,390 feet), the Manimahesh Temple and Lake form one of Himachal Pradesh’s most sacred pilgrimage destinations. Revered as the abode of Lord Shiva, this glacial lake and its...

Shiv Boadi Temple, Bachretu – The Sacred Spring of Lord Shiva

Shiv Boadi Temple, Bachretu – The Sacred Spring of Lord Shiva

Tucked into the forested slopes near Shahtalai, just a few kilometers from the historic Bachretu Fort, the Shiv Boadi Temple is a peaceful shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, revered locally as Bachretu Mahadev. Known for its natural spring (boadi) and tranquil setting,...

Paudiwala Shiv, Nahan – The Second Stairway to Heaven

Paudiwala Shiv, Nahan – The Second Stairway to Heaven

Hidden amidst the forested slopes near Moginand village, just 6 km from Nahan, lies the ancient and enigmatic Paudiwala Shiv Temple—a sacred site steeped in mythology, mystery, and divine energy. Known as the “Second Stairway to Heaven”, this temple is a powerful...