History of Bathu Ki Ladi

According to local belief, Bathu ki Ladi was built by a local king who ruled the region. Numerous stories about the temples’ origins are popular in local folklore. Another belief suggests that the temples were built by the Pandavas. Folklore narrates that during the time of the Mahabharata, the Pandavas attempted to build a staircase to ascend to heaven at the monolithic Masrur Rock Temples, located opposite the lake, but were thwarted by Indra. However, they successfully built the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ at Bathu ki Ladi, where the staircase still exists today, and visitors can climb to the top. The central temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The submerged Bathu ki Ladi temples can be visited in winter when the water recedes.