Lakha Mandal
About 80 kms from Mussoorie on Mussoorie-Yamunotri Road, Lakhamandal has a historical as well as mythological significance. It figures prominently in the annals of the Mahabharata. Lakhamandal is believed to be the place where Duryodhana of Mahabharata episode conspired to burn alive the Pandavas in the Lakshyagriha house, specially constructed with shellac. Old temples of Shiva, the Pandavas and Parsuram are aplenty in this area.