Parashar Lake One of the most offbeat places in Himachal Pradesh, The lake is located at the height of 2730 m above sea level with deep blue waters and holds a saintly position there. Bounded by mighty Dhauladhar ranges in Kullu Valley,. It is surrounded by snow-topped peaks and looks down on the fast flowing river Beas. The temple was built in the thirteenth century, and its construction comes under the light of a vague myth. The lake has a floating island in it, and its actual depth is unclear.
Its lush green valleys, interspersed with rivers and lakes offer one of the most scenic and enjoyable trekking experiences.
If you want to make some memories which are to be etched forever then visiting Parashar Lake is a must. Prashar Lake is a crystal clear water body situated about 50 km north of Mandi, with a three-storied pagoda-like temple dedicated to the sage Prashar.The lake is frozen in winters but dazzles throughout the remaining year . The place is full of mystic charm
It is nestled with tall cedar trees and forms a perfect location for a calming vacation, away from the hustle-bustle of the city.
History of Prashar Lake
Himachal Pradesh is famous for its rich history of beautiful Temples and the Prashar Lake is also one of them. king Ban Sen the king of mandi constructed the temple in the 13-14th Century using deodar trees pagoda-shaped temple devoted to Prashar Rishi. It was built by Bhim at the request of Deity Kamrunag. Lake itself got the name from Sage Prashar, who had meditated here in the 13-14th Century.
Prashar Lake Trek is a perfect destination for a spiritual journey and exploring the Himalayan Ranges. Below I will help you with how to do Prashar Lake Trek and where you can start this wonderful trek journey.
Best time to visit Prashar Lake
The best time to trek to the Prashar lake is from December – February. During these months the lake and the trail will be carpeted with snow giving you postcard-worthy shots and an otherworldly feel of the Narnian land. I did the trek in the middle of February with day time temperatures soaring up to a comfortable 12-13 degrees (if the sun gods are pleased), and falling to 0-1 degree at night.
How To Reach Prashar Lake Trek
Prashar Lake is situated 45 km north of Mandi. He can be reached by buses or private taxis. The nearest airport is Bhuntar of the lake. Chandigarh is the nearest railhead to Prashar Lake. The road till Manali is fairly smooth except for the patch between Chandigarh and Bilaspur. The nearest broad gauge railhead of the city to Mandi is Pathankot. Which is connected to Joginder Nagar railhead. Joginder Nagar station is 55 km away from Mandi. Where you can reach by bus or cab.
By Air : The nearest Airport from Prashar Lake is Bhuntar, approximately 60 KMs away. You will have to take a cab/bus to get to Mandi. However, if you have no plans to explore Mandi, it will be better to get the cab directly to Baggi village. The airport has limited connectivity and might face interruptions in operations, given weather fluctuations in the region.
By Train : No direct trains run to Mandi from Delhi or Shimla. However, you can take Shatabdi till Chandigarh and hire a cab/ take a bus till Mandi. You can also travel to Joginder Nagar train station as well.
By Road : When you travel to Prashar Lake from Delhi, the route from Delhi to Mandi is as follows Delhi – Sonipat – Panipat – Kurukshetra – Chandigarh – Sundernagar – Mandi