India is a beautiful country, which attracts tourists from India and abroad due to its natural beauty, historical heritage, and mythological stories. It is said that 90 percent of the foreigners who come to India come to India only for sightseeing. Although nowadays most foreigners come to India to take medical services. Most of the tourists like to see the picturesque hills of India, green places covered with natural beauty. Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal are the states where the maximum number of tourists reach.
Himachal Pradesh is a major and beautiful state of India that is famous all over the world for its beautiful mountains, picturesque valleys, and various other tourist places. Tourists coming to Himachal like to see the lakes here. The lakes of Himachal Pradesh are so famous due to their calm environment and antiquity that lakhs of tourists come here every year to see and know them. These gorgeous lakes are surrounded by rocks and lush green meadows. With clear turquoise water, some of these lakes are famous trekking spots that can be reached by short treks while some other popular lakes are popular picnic spots that tourists visit with their family and friends.
The summer season has started, although the weather continues to fluctuate these days, still the holidays are coming closer and in such a situation, if you are thinking of spending an evening at the lakeside with your family or friends, then We would ask you to visit the lakes of Himachal Pradesh. After seeing the lakes of Himachal once, you will try to see them again and again. In such a situation, today we are going to give information about some very beautiful lakes of Himachal Pradesh to our readers of LifeBarries.com, which you would like to visit once.
Parashar Lake
There are many lakes in Himachal Pradesh, but the most favorite and famous lake among them is Parashar Lake. This lake is situated at 2730 meters between the Dhauladhar ranges in the north, 50 kilometers away from Mandi, the world-famous tourist destination of Himachal. Parashar Lake is known for its dense forest and panoramic view of the snow-clad mountains of Dhauladhar. Parashar Lake has a circumference of about 300 meters. It has a floating island, and its clear water adds to the charm of this beautiful place. This beautiful lake is a crystal clear water body, which also houses a three-storied pagoda dedicated to sage Parashara. This oval-shaped lake is such a mixture of beauty, adventure, and spirituality that mesmerizes and enthralls the tourists visiting here. Surrounded by the mighty Dhauladhar ranges in the Kullu Valley, Parashar Lake is full of mystical charm that can only be seen during a visit to Parashar Lake.
An ancient pagoda-style temple dedicated to Sage Parashara, the patron deity of the Mandi area, stands beside the lake. The temple, built by Raja Ban Sen in the 13-14th century, houses the Rishi Pindi in stone form. It is also said that the entire temple was built using a single deodar tree and it took 12 years to complete the temple construction. A walk around the lake gives a mystical feel to the serene surroundings. Parashara's journey is a perfect blend of spiritual journeys. Several camping sites are also located here and it is the base for many easy and difficult treks. People from Mandi and other nearby districts come here to worship Parashara Rishi and believe that their wishes will be fulfilled by the sage's blessings. The Sarnauhali fair is held in June in which a large number of local people from Mandi and Kullu districts participate. A Forest Rest House, HPPWD Rest House, and Mandir Samiti Sarai are available for a night stay.
Chandratal or Moon Pool
A lake situated at an altitude of about 4,300 meters on the Himalayas, which is famous for its natural beauty. The name of the lake is derived from its crescent-shaped shape. Chandra Taal is a tourist destination for trekkers located in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. The best time to reach the lake is from late May to early October. A motor road is also available up to 2 km from the lake. One has to travel on foot for about one kilometer. It takes about two hours from Kunzum Pass to Chandra Tal. Chandra Tal is situated at a distance of 30 km from Suraj Tal.
This beautiful lake is one of the two highest-altitude wetlands in India. Another special thing about Chandratal Lake is that this lake is crescent-shaped, due to which it is called the moon. Received the name Ratal. Surrounded by lush green meadows, the serene atmosphere and unmatched natural beauty of Chandratal Lake is something that once you see it, you cannot take your eyes off it. In spring, a variety of wildflowers also bloom in the fields surrounding the lake. Apart from all this, the color of the water of this holy lake changes from red to orange, orange to blue, and blue to emerald green as the day sets. The journey to Chandratal Lake is challenging as the lake can be reached only by trekking.
Dal Lake
Dal Lake is a picturesque lake located near Tota Rani village in Kangra district, which is counted among the most beautiful lakes of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an altitude of 1,775 meters above sea level, the lake is also famous as a picnic spot, surrounded by mountains and tall deodar trees. This picturesque lake is the perfect place to spend time with your family and have a picnic in the lap of nature amidst serene surroundings, and lush greenery.
Dal Lake is the most famous lake in Srinagar, which is spread over an area of several kilometers. It is an urban lake and every year lakhs of tourists come here. One specialty of this lake is that it looks completely different in every season. In this lake, you get to see a unique example of water plant harvesting. This lake is about 7.44 km long. If you are visiting here with your friends, then you can make your trip more exciting by trekking to Aap Naddi near the lake. A fair is also organized on the banks of the lake in September in which tourists come from far and wide to attend. This event is celebrated to mark the presence of Lord Shiva which is quite popular among the Gaddi tribe.
Kareri Lake
Kareri Lake is a beautiful lake situated at a distance of about 9 km from Dharamshala in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Known as one of the famous lakes of Himachal Pradesh, this lake is a shallow freshwater lake situated in the Dhauladhar range in the North West. Apart from being a major sightseeing spot, Kareri Lake is also a very popular trekking spot in the Dhauladhar range. The water in this lake is obtained from the melting of snow.
Most backpackers traveling to Himachal Pradesh come for the Trind or Indrahar Pass Circuit Trekking, a short trek to Kareri Lake that offers a spectacular and serene experience. Another special feature of Kareri Lake is that it gets frozen with ice during the winter months from December to March which looks all the more attractive. All these attractions make Kareri Lake one of the best tourist places to visit in Himachal Pradesh.
Kareri Lake is a great option to see nature closely and explore fauna. The lake is surrounded by trees of Chir and Chilgoza pines. The areas around Kareri Lake are home to many species of birds, which can be easily seen due to the low canopy. On its other end, rocky grasslands can be seen. These plains are used by the local people for grazing cattle. The view here is worth seeing in the middle of May to November. One of the major places to visit near Kareri Lake is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Shakti. On the other side of the lake, there are also the cells of the Gaddi community which are used by the Gaddis while grazing their cattle.
Kareri Lake is used by tourists as a base to proceed through the Minkiani Pass (4250 m above sea level) and the Baleni Pass (3710 m above sea level). There is also a Snow Monk camp in Salli village to stay here, apart from this, trekkers stay here by making their tents. Along with Kareri Lake, tourists visit Aghanjar Mahadev Temple, War Memorial Dharamshala, Dharamshala Cricket Stadium, Bhagsunag Temple, and Dalai Lama.
Khajjiar
Khajjiar Lake, located in the Chambal district of Himachal Pradesh, is an integral part of the famous lakes of Himachal Pradesh, which is known for its unmatched beauty and serene environment. Another special thing related to Khajjiar Lake is that on a clear and sunny day, a wonderful view of Mount Kailash is visible from the banks of the lake Which works to add charm to the charm of this beautiful lake. Believe me, whenever you come to visit Khajjiar Lake, you will be mesmerized by the panoramic view of the surrounding valley and Mount Kailash. Not only this, but you can also enjoy activities like paragliding, camping, and horse riding in Khajjiar, famous as 'Mini Swiss'.
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