Village · Karsog Valley · Mandi · 1,900 m

Chindi — the complete village guide

Chindi is a small village in Karsog valley at 1,900 m, surrounded by apple orchards and pine forest. Base for visiting the 1,500-year-old Mamleshwar Mahadev temple (Karsog, 20 km) and Kamaksha Devi temple. Almost no tourists — pure Himachali village experience.

"Apple orchards, silent lanes, ancient temples. Zero tourism."

Best time
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov (apple harvest).
Nearest road-head
Chindi village (motorable)
Mobile network
JIO/Airtel work.
Stays
The Apple Country Resort, HPTDC Mamleshwar. ₹1,200–3,500.

How to reach Chindi

Nearest road-head: Chindi village (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Shimla (53 km).

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Shimla53 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Mandi73 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kullu99 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kasol105 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Chandigarh136 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Manali145 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Dharamshala198 km5 hrs3,4004,3005,300Route
Delhi481 km11 hrs8,70010,90013,500Route

Things to do in Chindi

  • Mamleshwar Mahadev temple (Pandava era)
  • Kamaksha Devi temple
  • Karsog valley apple orchards
  • Very few tourists
  • Base for exploring inner Mandi

Practical tips before you go

Frequently asked questions