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Beautyfull Lakes to visit in Himachal pardesh
REWALSAR LAKE
The natural lake at Rewalsar is famous for its floating reed islands and fishes. Hindu, Buddhist and Sikh shrines exist along the periphery of Lake.The lake is held sacred to the sage Prashar and he is regarded to have meditated there. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks there is around.Considered as one of the most sacred lakes of Himachal Pradesh, Rewalsar Lake, also known as Tso Pema, district, 22.5 km from Mandi, in Himachal Pradesh, India
DHANKAR LAKE
Dhankar Lake is a high altitude lake in Spiti Valley, in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. it lies above the Dhankar monastery in the Lahaul-Spiti district, and can be approached by a trek from the monastery.
SERUVALSAR LAKE
As per the legend and history, King Puran Lal of Syalkot visited this particular place and decided to construct a lake over here. Seruvalsar Lake is accessible via Jalori pass. Locals associate the lake with Buddhi Nagin goddess of snakes and ghee and mother of all nag deities) and claim the lake's water possess medicinal properties. A small temple to Buddhi Nagin overlooks the lake from its North side.
KHAJJIAR LAKE
Khajjiar Lake is a small lake, surrounded by saucer-shaped lush green meadow and a floating island. The dense growth of weed called vacha has made its earth spongy. Now the banks stand covered by a thick layer of earth, formed by the years of dust settling down on the weeds. It is situated at a height of around 1,951 m above sea level between Dalhousie and Chamba Town. The lake is set in a huge grassy landscape, with evergreen cedar trees surrounding it from all sides.This lake is one of the oldest and lake in the city. It is one of the largest natural lake in the the district. This lake was found during the time of Mahabharata. The people of this believes that this lake is related to the god which is known as Naag Devta i.e. God of Snakes
BHRIGU LAKE
Distance from manali to Bhirigulake is a 43kms.It is named after Maharishi Bhrigu. Legend has it that the sage used to meditate near the lake and hence it has been rendered sacred; the locals believe that due to this the lake never freezes completely. This lake is held sacred to the sage, Rishi Brighu, a great saint of Indian history.Bhrigu Lake or Brighu Lake is a lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 metres in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6 kilometres from Gulaba village
KARERI LAKE
Distance from Dharamshala to Kareri lake is a46kms.Kareri lake is best known for being a trekking destination in the Dhauladhars. The lake remains frozen from early December to March–April. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shakti on a hilltop overlooking the lake
NAKO LAKE
Nako Lake is a high altitude lake in the Pooh sub-division of the Kinnaur district. It forms part of the boundary of Nako village and seems that the village is half buried in the lake's border. It is about 3,662 metres (12,014 ft) above sea level. The lake is surrounded by willow and poplar trees
MANIMAHESH LAKE
Distance from Bharmour to Manimahesh lake is 26kms.The Manimahesh Kailash Peak, 5,653 metres (18,547 ft), also known as Chamba Kailash. According to one popular legend, it is believed that Lord Shiva created Manimahesh after he married Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped as Mata Girija. There are many legends narrated linking Lord Shiva and his show of displeasure through acts of avalanches and blizzards that occur in the region.
SURAJ TAL LAKE
Distance from manali to surajtal lake is a151kms.Suraj Tal at a height of 4950 meters. The name of the lake means, “Lake of the Sun God”. It is said to be the third highest lake in India being situated at an altitude of 4950m above sea level. Suraj Tal Lake is fed by the Bhaga River, which lies below the summit of Baralacha Pass, which is also known as the 'pass with crossroads on the summit'.
PRASHAR LAKE
Distance from mandi to Prashar lake is a 70kms.
The “Prashar Lake” which has perimeter of about 300 mtr. is decorated by a floating island in it.
It is believed that Sage Prashar meditated on the banks of this lake, hence it is named as Prashar Lake. Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers, had created the lake, the story says. After the Kurukshetra / Mahabharat war, the Pandavas were returning with Lord Kamrunag.
CHANDER TAAL LAKE
Distance from Manali to Chandertal lake is a 250kms.Its take 12hrs to travels.Chander tall lake means lake of moon.This lake of exquisite beauty is set on a large meadow of edelweiss between a lower ridge and the kunzam range,with an outlet into the Chandra river.
RENUKA LAKE
Distance from Shimla to Renukalake is a 153kms.
The lake has a circumference of 3214mts.
Legend has it that thousands of years ago a powerful king, Sahasrarjuna, killed Maharishi Jamdagni, the ascetic husband of Renuka Devi. There is a belief that the devoted saintly lady jumped into the lake to escape from falling prey to the lust of the tyrant king.; though she did not die.
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