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.