As soon as summer holidays arrive, everyone’s mind goes in search of cool and relaxing places. Far away from the crowd, where there is only the peace of the mountains and the feeling of cool breeze, such a place is in the list of every travel lover. Though Himachal Pradesh is known for its famous hill stations, but there are also some hidden places which are still far away from the crowd and are known for their natural beauty. One of them is Parashar Lake located in Mandi district, which is gradually becoming popular among the people.
Here you will get to see lush green grasslands and snow covered mountains all around. As soon as you reach here, it feels as if you have entered a world as beautiful as a postcard. Its most special feature is the small island floating in the middle of the lake, which keeps changing its location with the seasons and surprises the tourists. Let us know more special things about the lake in this article. Also how to reach here.
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Specialty of Parashar Lake
The specialty of Parashar Lake is not only its beauty, but also the journey to reach there. This place is no less than a paradise for trekking lovers. Passing through dense forests, grasslands and mountain paths, this trek shows new views at every step, seeing which you forget all your fatigue. This is the reason why now this place is becoming very popular among adventure and nature lovers.
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Spend relaxing moments by the lake- The real beauty of Parashar Lake is hidden in its peaceful environment. Sitting here and enjoying the cool breeze, watching the changing colors of the lake and feeling the views of the surrounding mountains is a different experience in itself. The silence and natural beauty here completely relaxes the mind.
Enjoy the thrill of trekking- If you are an adventure lover then definitely trek to Parashar Lake. This 9 kilometer trek passing through dense forests, grasslands and hilly roads shows beautiful views at every step. This trek is considered good for both beginners and medium level trekkers. Which you can complete in 4 to 5 hours.
Visit Parashar Rishi Temple- The ancient temple of Parashar Rishi situated near the lake gives spiritual importance to this place. Its unique wooden architecture and peaceful environment make you experience a different peace.
Photography and Videography- This place is perfect for photography. Whether you are a professional photographer or just like taking photos with your mobile, here you get great photos from every angle, especially during sunset and sunrise.
How to reach Parashar Lake from Delhi
Reaching Parashar Lake from Delhi is a beautiful and thrilling journey. The easiest and popular way is road trip, in which you can reach Mandi from Delhi via Chandigarh, Bilaspur in your car or bike. This journey takes about 12 to 14 hours. After reaching Mandi, you have to go towards Baggi village, from where the real journey to Parashar Lake begins. Apart from this, you can take Volvo bus from Kashmere Gate of Delhi and reach Chandigarh or Una and further take the help of bus or taxi. By flight, you can reach Kullu (Bhuntar Airport) and travel about 60 kilometers from there to reach Mandi. From here one has to trek about 7 to 8 kilometers from Baggi village to Parashar Lake.
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