Parashar Lake is located 40 km Northeast of Mandi town, on the ridge above Kataula village.
Its altitude is 2,730 metres / 8,954 feet above sea level.
A temple dedicated to Sage Parashar is located on banks of the Lake.
Parashar Lake has a patch of floating grass. The island of grass moves inside the Lake at very slow pace - not visible to eyes. However according to shopkeepers, location of floating grass differed in the morning and in the evening.
Small flowers made their appearance on last day of May 2015.
It is surprising to find live fish in the Lake which receives snowfall during winters.
Circumambulation of the Lake offers good views of the Temple.
Public transport bus plies between Mandi and Parashar only once in the morning. After visiting Parashar, tourists travelling by private vehicle need not come back to Mandi but can go ahead to Bhuntar / Kullu. Basic accommodation is available at Parashar; however, it is advisable to stay at Mandi / Bhuntar / Kullu.
Its altitude is 2,730 metres / 8,954 feet above sea level.
A temple dedicated to Sage Parashar is located on banks of the Lake.
Parashar Lake has a patch of floating grass. The island of grass moves inside the Lake at very slow pace - not visible to eyes. However according to shopkeepers, location of floating grass differed in the morning and in the evening.
Small flowers made their appearance on last day of May 2015.
It is surprising to find live fish in the Lake which receives snowfall during winters.
Circumambulation of the Lake offers good views of the Temple.
Public transport bus plies between Mandi and Parashar only once in the morning. After visiting Parashar, tourists travelling by private vehicle need not come back to Mandi but can go ahead to Bhuntar / Kullu. Basic accommodation is available at Parashar; however, it is advisable to stay at Mandi / Bhuntar / Kullu.
