Sunken Garden

Sunken Garden is a historic 500-year-old lush green garden located in the heart of Mandi town. Originally a lake, it was transformed into a garden by Raja Joginder Sen. The site features a prominent clock tower and serves as a central hub for major city activities. Legend associates it with Raja Sidh Sen, who allegedly buried his son-in-law here.

Visitors can expect a verdant green space with well-maintained lawns, blooming flowers, and a distinctive pagoda-style clock tower at its center. The garden functions as both a peaceful retreat and a bustling shopping complex known as Indira Market. It hosts various cultural events and serves as a gathering place for locals and tourists alike.

The garden is approximately 500 years old and was originally a lake that was transformed into a garden by Raja Joginder Sen, the last ruler of Mandi. According to local legend, Raja Sidh Sen, who ruled from 1684 to 1727, murdered his son-in-law Raja Prithi of Bhangal and buried him at this site.

The Sunken Garden serves as a central gathering place for major cultural and civic activities in Mandi. It represents the historical evolution of the town from a lake to a public garden and now a mixed-use space combining heritage, recreation, and commerce.