7 Hidden High-Altitude Lakes in Himachal
Beyond Chandratal — Suraj Tal, Dashaur, Prashar, Kamrunag and lakes only local shepherds know.
Go2Himachal Editorial8 July 20256 min read
Most travellers stop at Chandratal. These lakes are equally stunning with a fraction of the crowd.
Dashaur Lake (Rohtang)
4,270m. 2-hour walk from Rohtang top. Sacred to locals, empty on weekdays.
Prashar Lake (Mandi)
2,730m. 3-storey pagoda temple. Snow Dec-Feb. Drivable + short trek.
Kamrunag Lake (Mandi)
3,334m. 6 km trek from Rohanda. Devotees toss gold offerings — nobody dares recover them.
Suraj Tal (Baralacha)
4,890m, third-highest lake in India. Roadside on Manali-Leh.
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