| 125 kms. from
Dehradun via Herbertpur and 111 kms. via Mussoorie, Lakhamandal has a historical
as well as mythological significance. It figures prominently in the annals
of the Mahabharata. It was here that the Kauravas are believed to have
built the Lakshagriha (House of Lac) to burn alive their cousins the Pandavas.
Old temples of Shiva, the Pandavas and Parsuram are aplenty in this area. |
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EXCURSIONS
CHAKRATA: 66 kms,
TIGER FALL : 52 kms., An ideal
place for nature lovers with water fall.
ACCESSIBILITY
AIR : Dehra Dun has the one
Airport, Jolly Grant. Lakhamandal is 149 kms. from Jolly Grant.
RAIL : Dehra Dun Railway Station
is the last station. Lakhamandal is 125 kms. from Dehra Dun.
ROAD : Lakhamandal is
directly connected with Dehradun. If you want to visit Lakhamandal
by bus and taxi, both of which are easily available at Dehradun.
ACCOMMODATION
Tourist Rest House at Barkot-27 kms.
Forest Rest house at Kawa-6 kms.
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