Bhrigu Lake Explained

Brighu Lake
Location:Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India
Coords:32.2934°N 77.2425°W
Type:High altitude lake
Inflow:Glacier and snow melt
Outflow:None
Pushpin Map:India Himachal Pradesh#India
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Brighu Lake within Himachal Pradesh
Length:N/A
Elevation:4235m (13,894feet)

Bhrigu Lake or Brighu Lake is a lake located at an elevation of around in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around from Gulaba village.[1] It can be reached by trekking either from Vashisht temple, which is famous for its hot water springs, close to the town of Manali. It is named after Maharishi Bhrigu.

Legend has it that the sage used to meditate near the lake and hence it has been rendered sacred.[2] It lies on the various trek routes of the region.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BHRIGU LAKE TREK . 3 March 2024 . Himalayan Frontiers . Himalayan Frontiers Culture & Adventure Tours.
  2. Book: Krishnamurthy . K V . Pullaiah . T . Bahadur . Bir . Ethnobotany of India, Volume 4: Western and Central Himalayas . September 2017 . Apple Academic Press . 9781771885515 . Apple Academic Press . 3 March 2024.