Ghadhasaru Lake Explained

Ghadhasaru Lake
Location:Churah tehsil, Chamba district
Type:High altitude lake
Pushpin Map:India Himachal Pradesh#India
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Ghadhasaru lake within Himachal Pradesh
Basin Countries:India
Shore:1000m (3,000feet)
Elevation:3470m (11,390feet)
Reference:Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.

Ghadhasaru Lake or Gadasru Mahadev Lake (alternatively spelled as Gandasaru or Gadasaru) [1] is a high altitude lake located near Devikothi village of the Churah tehsil[2] of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India at an elevation of about 3470m (11,390feet) 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.

History

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

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Notes and References

  1. http://yatilife.com/index.php/2020/09/03/trek-to-gadasaru-mahadev-lake/ Trek to Gadasaru Mahadev Lake
  2. https://www.india.com/travel/articles/churah-valley-the-land-of-temples-lakes-and-stunning-vistas-3705884/ Churah Valley: The Land of Temples, Lakes And Stunning Vistas
  3. https://www.tripoto.com/himachal-pradesh/trips/gadasaru-maintain-range-at-himachal-pradesh-5d9d7d16e001f Gadasaru maintain range at Himachal pradesh
  4. https://lakesinhimachal.com/ghadasaru-lake/ Lakes in Himachal Pradesh India. The Holy Lake of Gadasaru in Churah District.