Lama Dal

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Lama Dal
Laam Dal
Location of Lama Dal lake within Himachal Pradesh
Location of Lama Dal lake within Himachal Pradesh
Lama Dal
LocationChamba district
Coordinates32°20′12″N 76°19′51″E / 32.33667°N 76.33083°E / 32.33667; 76.33083Coordinates: 32°20′12″N 76°19′51″E / 32.33667°N 76.33083°E / 32.33667; 76.33083
Lake typeHigh altitude lake
Basin countriesIndia
Surface elevation3,960 m (12,990 ft)
ReferencesHimachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.

Lama Dal or Laam Dal is a high altitude lake located in Piura Dhar, district Chamba (45 km from Chamba main town) about 3,960m above the sea level. [1]

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Lama Dal lake is held sacred to Lord Shiva. It is part of holy pilgrimage that is held in July/August based on Hindu calendar. Kareri Lake is situated just 3 km (air distance) south west. This lake is a moderate/advance trekking destination accessible via Ghera (road accessible) - Kareri - Kareri Lake and also via Mcleod Gung (road accessible) - Truid - Bagga trail.

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