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Renuka Lake

Large natural lake with religious associations and forested surroundings.

Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

A lake shaped like a reclining figure is tied to one of Himachal’s enduring legends.

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02 — About

About Renuka Lake

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

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

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Good time to go This month

Time of day
Early morning
Crowds
Moderate; high during fair

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
1–3 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Lake access generally free; boating or facilities may cost extra.
Parking
Parking near the lake and fairground areas.
Permits
No general permit known; wildlife/boating rules may apply.

On the ground

Local food
Sirmauri dham, siddu, local thali

Stay safe

Do not feed wildlife or enter water outside approved areas.

Where it is

Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh

30.61° N 77.46° E

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