Mahakali Lake
Mahakali Lake | |
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Mahakali Lake | |
Location | Chamba district |
Coordinates | 32°52′21″N 76°20′02″E / 32.87250°N 76.33389°ECoordinates: 32°52′21″N 76°20′02″E / 32.87250°N 76.33389°E |
Type | High altitude lake |
Basin countries | India |
Surface elevation | 4,080 m (13,390 ft) |
References | Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep. |
Mahakali Lake is a high altitude lake which lies between and Gudial in district Chamba. It is about 4,080 m above the sea level. This lake remains frozen for 6 months from November to April. [1]
History[]
Lake is considered sacred to Goddess Mahakali. Nearby Ghadhasaru Lake has a small temple of Goddess Kali. [2]
References[]
- ^ "himachaltourism.gov.in". Archived from the original on 24 March 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
- ^ Lakes in Himachal Pradesh India. The Holy Lake of Gadasaru in Churah District.
External links[]
Categories:
- Lakes of Himachal Pradesh
- Geography of Chamba district
- Sacred lakes of India
- Himachal Pradesh geography stubs