Dehnasar Lake
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Dehnasar Lake | |
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![]() ![]() Dehnasar Lake | |
Location | |
Coordinates | 32°06′N 76°56′E / 32.1°N 76.93°ECoordinates: 32°06′N 76°56′E / 32.1°N 76.93°E |
Lake type | Glacial-fed |
Primary inflows | Snow |
Catchment area | Lug Valley |
Basin countries | India |
Max. length | 300 m (980 ft) |
Max. width | 200 m (660 ft) |
Surface area | |
Max. depth | 5 m (16 ft) |
Residence time | March -December |
Surface elevation | 4,280 m (14,040 ft) |
Frozen | Winter |
Settlements | Kullu ,Joginder Nagar (Nearest city) |
Dehnasar Lake is a high-altitude freshwater lake lies between Lugvally of Kullu and Chota Bhangal (MULTHAN) of Kangra , it is in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh. This is a concurrent place for Kullu, Kangra and Mandi and people gathered 20th of Bhadrapada or for the holy bath. (mainly during the last week of August or first week of September. Tobacoo, leather and other dirty stuff that harms the nature is not allowed here.
Geography[]
Dehnasar Lake lies at 4,280 metres (14,040 ft) above mean sea level, in Kullu district. It is near and Kullu in Kullu district.
The lake is situated beside rocky cliffs at the top of the mountain and derives its water from melted snow. It lies frozen under a thick coat of snow during winters. Blizzards and hailstorms are common due to high altitude.
Before starting your trekk government also provide a Forest rest house at on the bank of major tributary of Beas river and village which lies right bank of river, major tributary of Uhl river.
Trekking[]
Shepherds are commonly sighted along the trek during pilgrimage, as well as rare herbs and flowers.[citation needed]
Right now the tourist activity is banned by the local authorities and peoples because of some environment pollution issue.2021
References[]
- Lakes of Himachal Pradesh
- Geography of Kullu district