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Manimahesh Lake ( 4,080 metres
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Location :- In
district Chamba, 32 km from Bharmaur.
Held sacred to Lord Shiva this lies in the Budhil valley at the
foot of Mount Kailash (5,660 metres above sea level), which is perhaps
the highest of sacred waters in Chamba district. This lake is supposed
to bless by Goddess Kali and protected by Lord Shiva.
A fair is held every year at this lake during the month of August
or September.
Accommodation :- Chamba and Bharmaur have Hotels
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Dal Lake ( 1,775 m above sea level ) |
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Location :- In
district Kangra, 11 km from Dharamsala. Surrounded by deodar trees,
this is on the motor road to Naddi.
Held sacred, this has a small Shiva temple on its banks. The banks
of the lake are enlivened every September by a fair attended - amongst
others- by a large number of migrant Gaddi folk.
Accommodation :- Hotels and Rest Houses. The HPTDC
has hotels in both Dharamsala and McLeodganj. |
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Chamera Lake : |
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Location :- In
district Chamba, this is the reservoir of the Chamera dam built
over the river Ravi.
Phase 1 of the project generates 540 MW of electricity. Phase
2 which is under way will add another 300 MW. The lake offers a
variety of water sports.
Accommodatios :- There are many hotels and Rest
Houses in Dalhousie and Chamba. |
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Pandoh Lake : |
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Location :- 19 km
from Mandi, on National Highway 21 which leads to Kullu and Manali.
Targetted at the generation of hydel power, an earth and rock-fill
dam has created this lake from where a tunnel diverts the water of
the river Beas and pours it into the river Sutlej and the combined
waters feed the Gobind Sagar. Fishing and boating are available.
Accommodations :- There are many hotels and rest
houses in Mandi. |
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Kumarwah Lake ( 3,150 metres above sea level
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Location :- In the Chachiot tehsil of district
Mandi, 40 km from Mandi town.
This attractive lake is a secluded part of the state, is also held
sacred. An annual fair is held here. It is considered a sacred lake
and the rare characteristics of this lake is that all the gold and
silver offerings accumulated at a shrine nearby are thrown in this
lake. There are many popular beliefs associated with this lake.
Accommodations :- There are many hotels and rest
houses in Mandi. |
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Karaeri Lake ( 1,810 metres above sea level
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Location :- In district Kangra, 35 km from Dharamsala.
A very beautiful lake surrounded by thick woods. The beauty of the
lake is further enhanced by the visually stunning backdrop of the
Dhauladhar mountains. Ideal for a day long picnic. This is a heaven
for trekkers in the area.
Accommodation :- Forest Rest House booked through
the DFO, Dharamsala. |
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Bhrigu Lake ( 4,235 metres above sea level
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Location :- In district Kullu, this lies east
of the Rohtang Pass and is about 6 km from the village of Gulaba.
Its depth is about 3 to 4 m and and it remains under snow for the
whole winter. It is held sacred to Rishi Bhrigu. Being sacred this
lake is visited by the people of Kullu, Mandi and Lahaul valley.
It also lie on several trek routes of the region.
Accommodation :- There are many Hotels and Rest
Houses in Manali. |
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Ghadhasaru Lake ( 3,470 m above sea level
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Location :- This lies in the Churah tehsil of
Chamba and is 24 km from Tissa. Tissa is 72 km from Chamba.
This lake is also held sacred and has a circumference of about a
kilometer. There is temple of goddess Kali located on its bank. Lake
is mostly visited by local people to offer prayer at Kali temple.
The trek is somewhat difficult but well rewarded at the end. You
get a very beautiful view of the surroundings.
Accommodation :- There is a forest rest house in
Churah. |
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