Parashar lake , Mandi : Himachal Pradesh Tourism

Himachal Pradesh Tourism : Parashar lake , Mandi

 Parashar lake , Mandi , Himachal Pradesh lies 45 km north of Mandi, with a three storied pagoda like temple dedicated to the Rishi(sage) Prashar. The Lake is located at an height of 2730 m above sea level. With deep blue waters, the Lake is held sacred to the sage Prashar and he is regarded to have meditated here. Framed by snow-capped peaks and looking down on fast flowing river Beas, .Ban Sen the king of Mandi got this temple built in the 13th century and the temple is in Pagoda style.

Himachal Pradesh Tourism : Parashar lake , Mandi , Himachal Pradesh

From the edge of Prashar Lake, you can see a slice of the distant snow capped peaks. The water of Sutlej river flowing towards south is also visible. It becomes snow covered during winter season.
The people of the adjoining area throng this temple during this annual fare held here in the in the month of June and the village deities of this vast mountainous area are carried to this heavenly spot to pay obeisance to sage Prashar.
Every year in the month of June, famous traditional fair is held here. Several camping sites are also located here and it is the base for numerous easy & hard treks.The lake has a floating island in it and it is said to be unclear how deep it is, with a diver not being able to determine its depth.
 There is a  forest guesthouse at the Prashar Lake where you can stay at very budget price.

Himachal Pradesh Tourism : Parashar lake , Mandi , Himachal Pradesh [near view]

 You can see a small round island in between lake. This small island moves from one side of lake to other side once in 6 months. There are lot of fishes in the lake which are not killed due to religious reason.
How to approach : The Lake can be approached via Mandi(45 km) through road and also from Drang.But trekking to this place is more enjoyable than road trip.The nearest airport at Bhuntar is 75 km. The broad-gauge railhead is at Pathankot at a distance of 226 km. From Pathankot the narrow gauge railway connects Joginder Nagar, 56 km from Mandi. From Chandigarh one can drive directly to Mandi via Ropar and Bilaspur, the distance is 203 km The drive takes around 5 hours. Luxury / Volvo coaches from Delhi and Shimla bound for Kullu - Manali travel via Mandi.

Himachal Pradesh Tourism : Temple of rishi Parashar near Parashar lake , Mandi , Himachal Pradesh

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