Nature & WildlifeHigh-altitude lake

Mahakali Lake

Sacred lake at 4,080 metres in Chamba district, frozen from November to April

01 — The story

Mahakali Lake is a high-altitude lake in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, lying between the villages of Sano and Gudial at about 4,080 metres. The water stays frozen for around six months, from November to April.

The lake is held sacred to the goddess Mahakali. Close by is another lake, Ghadhasaru, which has a small temple to the goddess Kali on its shore.

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02 — About

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We’re still writing about Mahakali Lake: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

Where it is

Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

32.87° N 76.33° E

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