The Manimahesh Kailash Peak, also known as Chamba Kailash, which stands towering high over the Manimehesh lake, is believed to be the abode of Lord shiva, the (Hindu diety. It is located in the Bharmour subdivision of the chamba distirct in north india. The peak is 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Bharmour in the Budhil valley. It is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Himachal Pradesh. The Manimahesh Lake is at the base of the Kailash peak at 5,653 metres (18,547 ft) and both are held in deep veneration by people of Himachal Pradesh, particularly the gaddi tribes of the region, as the abode of Lord shiva. In the month of bhadon, on the eighth day of the new moon period a fair is held in the precincts of the lake that attracts thousands of pilgrims.
Lord shiva is considered the supreme god within shaivism, one of the three most influential denominations in Hinduism.Shiva is usually worshipped in the aniconic form of lingam. He is described as an omniscient yogi, who lives an ascetic life on kailash,as well as a householder with a wife Parvati and two sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya. Shiva has many benevolent as well as fearsome forms. He is often depicted as immersed in deep meditation, with his wife and children or as the Cosmic Dancer . In fierce aspects, he is often depicted slaying demons.According to a local myth, Lord Shiva is believed to reside in Manimahesh Kailash. A rock formation in the form of a Shivling on this mountain is considered as the manifestation of Lord Shiva. The snow field at the base of the mountain is called by the local people as Shiva's Chaugan.
 It is also believed that Manimahesh Kailash is invincible as no one has so far scaled it, in spite of claims to the contrar and the fact that much taller peaks have been scaled, including Mount everest. According to one legend, a local tribe, a Gaddi, tried to climb along with a herd of sheep and is believed to have been turned into stone along with his sheep. 
Another legend narrated is that a snake also attempted to climb the mountain but failed and was converted into stone. Devotees believe that that they can view the peak only if the Lord wishes so. Bad weather covering the peak with clouds is also explained as a displeasure of the Lord.