Prashar Lakeपराशर झील
A meadow lake with a pagoda temple and a floating island.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereMandi, Himachal Pradesh
Mandi and the central hills
Mandi and the central hills
Best time to visit15 April to 30 June and 15 September to 15 November
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyModerate
Height2730 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 days
Base and nearbyMandi, Mandi
EntryFree
About Prashar Lake
A deep lake surrounded by meadows, with a floating island and a three storey pagoda temple of the sage Prashar. The lake is said to have no known bottom. A drive and a short trek from Baggi lead here, and the view of the Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Kinner Kailash is wide.
What to see and do
- Three storey pagoda temple
- Floating island
- Meadow all round
- View of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal
- Camping and short trek
Part of The Himalaya.
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