Holy Lakes of Himachal

BRIGHU LAKE : Situated at a height of 4200 m near Manali with Vashist and Gulabo as approach points it draws its name from Bhrigu Peak. Chandratal Lake Mulkila range in central Lahaul is decked by Chandra Tal Lake at a Height of 4000mt. This ethereal lake can be approached by an exciting trek of four days from manali.

SURAJ TAL : A short distance from Keylong in Lahaul this sacred lake at a height of 4833mt is visited by worshippers.

NAKO LAKE : Situated at an altitude of 2950 mts in distt Kinnour amdist idyllic surroundings of Greater Himalayas. The lake is actually situated in village Nako and is 94 km away from Rikeon Peo.

DAL LAKE : 3 km journey by road from Mcleodganj lands you in a quite serene spot having Dal Lake surrounded by tall pines trees.

GOBIND SAGAR : Gobind Sagar lake and Pandoh lake are man made marvellous reservoir, befittingly being used for various water sports.

KHAJJIAR LAKE : An easy trek from Dalhousie takes you into grassy hollow having a beautiful lake surrounded by pines trees.

MANIMAHESH LAKE : It is popularly visited not only for its scenic setting in Mani Mahesh at a height of 3950 mt but also for its religious significance. The sacred lake is blessed by Kali and protected by lord Shiva. It's distance from Bharmour is 35 km.

PRASHAR LAKE : It is set like a jewel in a grassy bowl high in the hills of Mandi. It is a big favourite with the pilgrims.

RENUKA LAKE : About 45 km from Nahan this legendary natural lake is believed to have been formed when Renuka was sacrificficed by her son Parsuram in compliance with his father’s wishes.A nnual fair in the month November attracts devotes and Tourists.It has a rest house and a HPTDC hotel.

REWALSAR LAKE: Situated at a distance of about 24 kms by road from Mandi town this spot originally as per the traditional belief was chosen as a place of retirement and devotion by the great rishi Lomus of Skandh Purana. The rishi who used to bathe in the water of Ganga and Yamuna rivers joined these with his supreme power and the grace of God to form this lake for his bathing ritual. It has assumed tremendous importance as a place of worship by Hindus Sikhs and Bhudhist who all have temples a gudwara and a Buddhist Monastery.

MAHARAN PARTAP SAGAR : Pong Dam reservoir now named as Maharana Partap Sagar in Kangra district is 42 km in length and 2 km in width imprisoning the waters of river Beas. The Regional Water Sports centre successfully organises specialised activities such as canaoeing rowing sailing.swimming and water Sking throughout the year. Training is also imparted in water safety and rescue measures.