There’s an Udaipur in Lahaul Spiti that no one told you about!

Fancy travelling to Udaipur, but want to skip the hot weather? Well, we have an answer for you. You can skip Udaipur in Rajasthan and instead, head to the one that is in Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, where hot weather will be the least of your concern.

Set on the banks of Chandrabhaga river in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh is this beautiful hamlet of Udaipur. It’s a pretty mountain village that was once known as Markul because of the famous Markula Devi Temple, which was later on changed to Udaipur in 1695 AD, in honour of King Udai Singh, the ruler of Chamba.
This place is also one of the prominent places of pilgrimage for both Buddhists and Hindus. It is primarily because of the Triloknath Temple, which is the only temple in the world where both Hindus and Buddhists come to worship.

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Here are some places that you can consider exploring during your visit to this beautiful mountain village.

Keylong

Situated at around 53 km away from Udaipur, Keylong is an interesting getaway. There is the Kardang Monastery here that you can check out. This monastery dates back to the 12th century, and is a beautiful place to visit.

Sach Pass
Although it’s one of the most dangerous passes in the country, it should feature on your travel wishlist if you love adventure. It’s set at around 65 km away from Udaipur, and remains open from June-October.
Suraj Tal

You might have heard about this popular tourist destination. This lake is also located around 125 km away from Udaipur, and can be included in your travel itinerary when you head out to explore this part of the country.

Mrikula TempleIt’s one of the holiest sites in the entire Spiti Lahaul district. This place also serves as one of the most significant landmarks in the town. Dating back to more than 6,000 years, it’s believed that this temple was created by Lord Vishvakarma himself and is also associated with Goddess Durga, as it’s believed that it’s here where she killed Mahishasur, the demon. Nevertheless, it’s a beautiful spot to visit.