In the central part of Himachal Pradesh, along the left bank of the river Beas in the foot hills of Shivalik ranges, Mandi at a height of 760 metres (2,495 ft) entails a rich heritage of culture, of both historical and theoligical significance.

Altitude : 750 metres (2,325 ft approx.)
Climate : Cold in winters and hot in summer
STD CODE : 01905
Best Season : Since the place is located at a lower altitude of 750m as compared to other regional places, it is less colder in winters than other places. So, visitors can come both in summers and winters.
Festivals :Shivratri is one of the most interesting festivals in Himchal Pradesh. It lasts for a week and deities from all over Mandi district are brought here. Large number of people have darshan at the Bhutnath Temple. The Festival, Tso-Pema, is particularly important in the year of Monkey, which falls every 12 years.
     Mandi, which means 'market', is quite a good place to break the journey between Shimla and the Kullu Valley - a far better option to stay than Bilaspur. In Mandi, there are some cheap hotels, you will stumble across some of the 81 Hindu temples in the area, and can take a day trip to a nearby lake or two.
At less than 800m above sea level,Mandi is considerably hotter than other regional areas.

     Near Mandi the Beas Valley is broad. The area under fruit in Mandi is about 15 per cent of the total area under fruits in Himachal Pradesh. Mandi raw silk has acquired wide fame but the salt mines at Drang an dGuma are the special features of the economy. With abundant deposit of salt and lime-sotone, possibilityies are beiht invetigated for the esixtence of magnasite coal and china-clay.