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Dashir Lake ( 4,270 m above sea level ) |
| Location :- Near the Rohtang Pass
that connects district Kullu with Lahaul. |
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Rohtang Pass is at an altitude of 3,978 metres on the highway to
Keylong, the mass affords a wide-spread panorama of mountain scenery.
Here eye meets a range of precipitous cliffs, huge glaciers and
piled moraine and deep ravines. Dashir ( also known as Dashaur and
Sarkund ) is a very beautiful lake lies near the Rohtang Pass. This
attractive lake has a depth of 3 to 4 m. The bath in the water of
Dashir lake effects cure of all bodily ailments or imaginary. |
| Accommodation :- There are many Hotels and Rest
Houses in Manali. |
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Suraj Tal ( 4,980 metres above sea level ) |
| Location :- Below the summit of the
Barachala Pass in the Lahaul division of district Lahaul and Spiti. |
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| The Barachala connects Manali and
Lahaul to Ladakh. The name Baralacha means 'Pass with cross roads
on summit' (Roads from Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul join on the top of
it). There is no road yet from Spiti, only a path exists. This pass
is also an origin of Chandra, Bhaga and Yamuna rivers. And the lake
which draws a considerable number of visitors - especially in summer
- lies by its head. This is the source of the river Bhaga. There is
a good trek to it by Zingzing bar. |
| Accommodation :- There are Hotels
and Rest Houses in Lahaul and Spiti. |
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Chandra Tal Lake ( 4,300 m above sea level ) |
| Location :- 6 km from the Kunzam Pass that connects
Spiti and Lahaul. |
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| Surrounded by snows and acres of scree, this deep
blue-water lake has a circumference of 2.5 km. This is the source
of the river Chandra. It is also called the 'Lake of the moon' . Chinese
Pilgrim Hiuen Tsang called this lake Lohitya Sarover. The lake lies
in large depression formed by glaciers and remains completely frozen
during winter. A number of temples exists on the periphery of the
lake, which treasures crystal clear water and magnificient scenery.
The crystal clear waters of of the lake shining in the light are too
inviting and one just can't shrink having short bath in the cold water. |
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Chander Naun |
| Location :- In district Shimla,
tehsil Rohru. |
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Accessible to experienced trekkers and fed by
a series of springs, this lake lies in the Chanshal range. Surrounded
by snow for long periods, this is the source of the river Pabbar.
The trek is difficult, but enjoyable and well rewarded at the end.
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| Accommodation :-
There are Hotels and Rest Houses in Rohru |
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