Ghadhasaru Lake

Ghadhasaru Lake (also spelled as Gandasaru Lake, Gadasaru Lake and also known as Gadasru Mahadev Lake [1] [2]) is a high altitude lake which is located in the Churah tehsil[1] of Chamba (24 km. from Tissa, also known as Bhanjraru). It is about 3,470 m above the sea level at the base of a mountain Gadasaru Peak.[3] This lake is held sacred and has a circumference of about 1 km. Near the lake there is a small temple of Goddess Kali. [4]

Ghadhasaru Lake
Ghadhasaru Lake
Ghadhasaru Lake
LocationChamba district Churah tehsil
Coordinates32°50′11″N 76°08′57″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.

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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