Ghadhasaru Lake

Ghadhasaru Lake or Gadasru Mahadev Lake (alternatively spelled as Gandasaru or Gadasaru)[1] [2] is a high altitude lake located near Devikothi village of the Churah tehsil[1] of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India at an elevation of about 3,470 metres (11,380 ft) above the sea level at the base of mountain Gadasaru Peak.[3] The lake is held sacred by the locals and has a circumference of about 1 km.

Ghadhasaru Lake
Ghadhasaru Lake
Ghadhasaru Lake
LocationChurah tehsil, Chamba district
Coordinates32°52′12″N 76°20′08″E
TypeHigh altitude lake
Basin countriesIndia
Shore length11,000 m (3,300 ft)
Surface elevation3,470 m (11,380 ft)
ReferencesHimachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

History

Near the lake there is a small temple of Goddess Kali. [4] Nearby Mahakali Lake is considered sacred to Goddess Mahakali.

References
  1. Churah Valley: The Land of Temples, Lakes And Stunning Vistas
  2. Trek to Gadasaru Mahadev Lake
  3. Gadasaru maintain range at Himachal pradesh
  4. Lakes in Himachal Pradesh India. The Holy Lake of Gadasaru in Churah District.
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