Kamrunag Temple Trek, Mandi
Climb to Mandi’s rain god and his sacred lake
A one-day forest climb from Rohanda to Dev Kamrunag’s temple and lake at 3,334 m — we plan the cab, stay and guide.
- Height 3,334 m
- Trek 6–7 km from Rohanda
- Time 3–4 hrs up
- Grade Easy–moderate
- Season Apr–Dec (winter closure)
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Kamrunag temple and lake at a glance
Kamrunag is a lake and pagoda temple of Dev Kamrunag, Mandi’s principal deity, at 3,334 m on Kamru hill near Gohar. The usual trek starts at Rohanda, 35 km from Sundernagar, and climbs about 6–7 km through deodar forest in 3–4 hours. The temple closes for about four months in deep winter. Suzu plans the cab, stay and a local guide.
Ways up to Kamrunag
Most pilgrims climb from Rohanda. The Jhor side is a shorter walk. Stay a night below and start at dawn to be down before dark.
Classic pickRohanda route
Shorter walkChail Chowk – Jhor route
The legendKamrunag lake & temple
Check firstWinter — temple closed
Easy add-onNight in Mandi or Rewalsar
Photos: Kamru Nag lake and temple — Dhiman.ashishpro, CC BY-SA 4.0; Shikari Devi ridge in snow — Sunil Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0; Prashar lake — Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons). Trail photos are illustrative.
How a Kamrunag trek day works
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Share your dates
Send dates and group size on WhatsApp; we check snow and whether the temple is open that week.
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Reach Mandi
Cab from Chandigarh, Delhi, Bilaspur or Manali to Mandi or Sundernagar; overnight.
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Early drive to Rohanda
35 km from Sundernagar — start the climb by 7 am.
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Climb through deodar forest
About 6–7 km with a local guide, 3–4 hours up.
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Darshan and parikrama
Shoes off only near the temple; walk around the lake, then head down by afternoon.
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Onward or home
Continue to Prashar Lake, Rewalsar or Manali, or drive home.
Two ways up to Kamrunag
- Rohanda → 35 km from Sundernagar, then about 6–7 km on foot.
- Jhor → Chail Chowk to Jhor (20 km), then about 4 km on foot.
- Top → lake and temple at 3,334 m, 3–4 hours up.
- Calendar → fair in mid-June; shut about 4 months in deep winter.
Experienced trekkers sometimes walk the ridge on to Shikari Devi — only with a guide.
Best time for the Kamrunag trek
| Months | Trail | Advice |
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| Apr – May | Open, cool | Best weather; start early |
| Mid-June | Saranahuli fair | Very crowded, langars on the way; book your stay early |
| Jul – Aug | Monsoon, slippery | Go only on clear days; check Mandi weather alerts |
| Sep – Nov | Open, clearest | Best views; cold evenings |
| Dec | First snow possible | Check daily; guide recommended |
| ~Jan – early Apr | Snow, temple closed (~4 months) | Not run; ask us for Mandi winter options |
What we check before your Kamrunag trek
Suzu Travels is an HP Tourism registered travel agent (Reg. No. DTO-MND-11-243/2022). We plan your day around these checks:
- Winter closureThe temple committee closes the shrine in deep winter and the SDM Gohar has asked people not to travel there in harsh weather — we do not run the trek while it is closed
- No late startsIn March 2025 a group of tourists got lost in snow near the temple and were rescued overnight — start by 7 am, be down before dark
- Local guideTrek with a local guide on a registered local operator’s plan; mobile network is poor at the top
- No plasticPolythene is banned in Himachal; carry your waste back down
- Respect the lakeNever touch or try to take offerings from the lake; shoes off only near the temple premises
- Nearest helpCivil Hospital Gohar; nearest fuel at Chail Chowk
Get a quote in minutes
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Tell us
WhatsApp or the quote form — dates, people and pickup city.
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We check your date
Temple status, snow, weather and a guide for your day.
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You get one quote
Cab, Mandi hotel and guide together, with any add-ons.
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Confirm and go
We send the plan and stay in touch on WhatsApp.
Your quote depends on your pickup city and cab type (hatchback, SUV or Tempo Traveller), the number of nights and hotel class in Mandi, Sundernagar or Rewalsar, a guide or porter on request and group size, the season and fair dates (mid-June demand), and combos with Prashar Lake, Shikari Devi or Manali.
Climb to Kamrunag’s sacred lake
Rohanda, the forest climb, the lake and the winter closure: we plan your Mandi stay, cab and local guide in one quote.
Get your Kamrunag quote
Tell us your date, group size and pickup city. We reply with today’s rate — cab, stay and guide included.
Pair Kamrunag with a Mandi temple circuit
Mandi temple circuit (2N/3D): Kamrunag, the Prashar Lake trek and Rewalsar Lake in one plan — see our pilgrimage tours. Going on to Manali? Add a Mandi stop to your Chandigarh to Manali taxi on the way.
Check the weather: Mandi weather and Karsog weather; travelling late in the year? Read Himachal in December. Near Suzu’s Bilaspur base: Bandla paragliding and Gobind Sagar water sports, or ask for a custom plan.
Kamrunag trek — questions
How long is the Kamrunag trek?
About 6–7 km one way from Rohanda. Most people take 3–4 hours up and less coming down.
How high is Kamrunag lake?
3,334 m above sea level, on Kamru hill in Mandi district.
How do I reach Kamrunag?
Drive to Rohanda (35 km from Sundernagar, 47 km from Mandi) and walk up. The nearest airport is Bhuntar (about 104 km) and the nearest railhead is the narrow-gauge line at Joginder Nagar (about 101 km). We arrange the cab from Chandigarh, Delhi, Bilaspur or Manali.
Is Kamrunag temple open in winter?
No. It closes for about four months after heavy snow — in 2026 it shut in January and reopened in April. Check with us before travelling between December and March.
When is the Kamrunag fair?
The Saranahuli fair is held in mid-June (15–16 June in 2025), with village deities, a lake parikrama and Natti dance. It gets very crowded, so book your stay early.
Why do people throw coins in Kamrunag lake?
Devotees offer gold, silver and coins to the lake when a wish is fulfilled. It is a living tradition, so please don’t touch the offerings.
Who is Dev Kamrunag?
Tradition calls him the Yaksha king from the Mahabharata, worshipped by the Pandavas. He is Mandi’s principal deity and is prayed to for rain.
Is the Kamrunag trek easy for beginners?
Yes for fit beginners who start early; some parts are steep. The HP trekking portal grades the Jhor route Easy (one day).
What does a Kamrunag trip cost?
We don’t post fixed prices — it depends on your pickup city, cab, hotel nights, guide and dates. Tap Get Quote and we send today’s rate on WhatsApp within minutes.
