Why you'll love this
- Easy weekend trek
- Sacred Prashar Rishi temple
- Floating island on the lake
- Camping at 2,730 m
- Winter option with snow
Overview
Prashar Lake sits at 2,730 m in Mandi with a floating island of grass that mysteriously changes position. A 13th-century pagoda-style temple to Prashar Rishi guards one shore. It's an easy 6 km climb from Baggi village — perfect first Himalayan trek, and beautiful in winter snow.
Getting to Mandi: most travellers reach Mandi, the base town for this experience, by road. Compare verified one-way cab fares for Khanna to Mandi taxi (from ₹4,400), Udhampur to Mandi taxi (from ₹7,250) and Hoshiarpur to Mandi taxi (from ₹3,350), or see all Himachal taxi routes.
Taxi to Mandi — reach the Prashar Lake Weekend Trek base
All taxi routes →Book a one-way or round-trip cab to Mandi, the base for Prashar Lake Weekend Trek. Verified sedan fares; SUV and tempo traveller available for groups.
- Khanna to Mandi taxi fare176 km · approx 4 h drive₹4,400sedan est.
- Udhampur to Mandi taxi fare290.6 km · approx 7 h drive₹7,250sedan est.
- Hoshiarpur to Mandi taxi fare133 km · approx 3 h drive₹3,350sedan est.
- Kapurthala to Mandi taxi fare204.5 km · approx 5 h drive₹5,100sedan est.
- New Tehri to Mandi taxi fare280.7 km · approx 7 h drive₹7,000sedan est.
- Phagwara to Mandi taxi fare165.1 km · approx 4 h drive₹4,150sedan est.
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What's included
Included
- Guide
- Camping
- All meals
Not included
- Transport to Baggi
- Personal gear
Safety & rules
AMH/NIM-certified trek leaders with wilderness first-aid. Group size capped for safety. First-aid kit, oximeter, and emergency communication carried by lead guide. Free reschedule for weather or landslide closures. High-altitude treks include acclimatization day and evacuation protocol.
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Requirements
Book a taxi to get here
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