Mahakali Lake

Summary

Mahakali Lake is a high altitude lake which lies between Sano and Gudial villages of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is about 4,080 metres (13,390 ft) above the sea level. This lake remains frozen for 6 months from November to April. [1]

Mahakali Lake
Location of Mahakali lake within Himachal Pradesh
Location of Mahakali lake within Himachal Pradesh
Mahakali Lake
Location of Mahakali lake within Himachal Pradesh
Location of Mahakali lake within Himachal Pradesh
Mahakali Lake
LocationChamba district
Coordinates32°52′21″N 76°20′02″E / 32.87250°N 76.33389°E / 32.87250; 76.33389
TypeHigh altitude lake
Basin countriesIndia
Surface elevation4,080 m (13,390 ft)
ReferencesHimachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.

History edit

Lake is considered sacred to Goddess Mahakali. Nearby Ghadhasaru Lake has a small temple of Goddess Kali. [2]

References edit

  1. ^ "himachaltourism.gov.in". Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  2. ^ Lakes in Himachal Pradesh India. The Holy Lake of Gadasaru in Churah District.

External links edit

  • Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department