Lakes in Himachal Pradesh

22 lakes across Himachal Pradesh.

Bir–Barot–Mandi

Chamba–Dalhousie

Hamirpur–Una–Bilaspur

Kangra–Dharamshala

Kinnaur

Kullu–Manali

Lahaul

Shimla Hills

Sirmaur

Spiti

Tirthan–Jibhi (Banjar Valley)

Frequently asked

How many lakes are there in Himachal Pradesh?

Go2Himachal tracks 22 verified lakes across Himachal Pradesh. Each has its own page with best-time, how-to-reach, stays and taxi options.

What is the best time to visit lakes in Himachal Pradesh?

Mid-March to end-May and mid-September to end-October are the two most reliable windows. Winter suits lower-altitude spots; high-elevation places may close due to snow. Monsoon (July–August) carries landslide risk on a few routes — build a 24-hour buffer.

How do I plan a trip covering multiple lakes?

Cluster 2–4 destinations into a single loop, sleep at a base town and day-trip to nearby spots. A private cab (sedan ₹25/km, SUV ₹40/km, luxury ₹55/km, tempo ₹80/km) is the most efficient for multi-stop days. Message Go2Himachal on WhatsApp for a custom itinerary.

Are Inner Line Permits required?

Only for parts of Kinnaur, Spiti and specific Lahaul routes. Go2Himachal arranges permits before your arrival and provides both PDF and physical copies.

Can Go2Himachal help me book stays and taxis?

Yes — WhatsApp us with your dates and we send a fully itemised quote (taxi model, stay category, driver allowance for long routes, cancellation terms) within a working day.

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