#PrasharLake lies 49 km north of #Mandi, #HimachalPradesh, #India, with a three storied pagoda-like temple dedicated to the sage Prashar.
The lake is located at a height of 2730 m above sea level. With deep blue waters, the lake is held sacred to the sage Prashar and he is regarded to have meditated there. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and looking down on the fast flowing river Beas, the lake can be approached via Drang. There is a round, floating island inside the lake, which is a common natural phenomenon found all around the world. It is composed of plant matter in various stages of decomposition, and is held aloft by the oxygen in its plants' roots.The floating land moves in all directions in the lake. The floating land covers 7% of area of lake whereas water is with 93%. The temple was built in the thirteenth century and legend has it was built by a baby from a single tree. The lake has a floating island in it and it is said to be unclear how deep it is, with a diver not being able to determine its depth.
The lake is located at a height of 2730 m above sea level. With deep blue waters, the lake is held sacred to the sage Prashar and he is regarded to have meditated there. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and looking down on the fast flowing river Beas, the lake can be approached via Drang. There is a round, floating island inside the lake, which is a common natural phenomenon found all around the world. It is composed of plant matter in various stages of decomposition, and is held aloft by the oxygen in its plants' roots.The floating land moves in all directions in the lake. The floating land covers 7% of area of lake whereas water is with 93%. The temple was built in the thirteenth century and legend has it was built by a baby from a single tree. The lake has a floating island in it and it is said to be unclear how deep it is, with a diver not being able to determine its depth.
#KulluManaliAirport is an airport located in #Bhuntar in the Indian state of #HimachalPradesh. The airport is located 11 km from #Kullu and 52 km from #Manali.
Bhuntar is considered a challenging airport for pilots because of its single runway set in a deep valley whose peaks rise several thousand feet higher than the runway. Also, the airport is located on the banks of the river Beas, and in 1995, its flash floods posed a threat to the runway. The new air terminal at Bhuntar was inaugurated in 2008, and the airport apron enlarged to park two aircraft at a time. Kingfisher Airlines ceased operations in September 2012 while Air India Regional resumed its operations to Kullu in May 2013. Himalayan Bulls in collaboration with Deccan Charters has commenced Kullu-Chandigarh-Kullu flights thrice a day from 2 April 2014.
Amazing click by @pankajthakur01
Bhuntar is considered a challenging airport for pilots because of its single runway set in a deep valley whose peaks rise several thousand feet higher than the runway. Also, the airport is located on the banks of the river Beas, and in 1995, its flash floods posed a threat to the runway. The new air terminal at Bhuntar was inaugurated in 2008, and the airport apron enlarged to park two aircraft at a time. Kingfisher Airlines ceased operations in September 2012 while Air India Regional resumed its operations to Kullu in May 2013. Himalayan Bulls in collaboration with Deccan Charters has commenced Kullu-Chandigarh-Kullu flights thrice a day from 2 April 2014.
Amazing click by @pankajthakur01
#Chamba is a town in the #ChambaDistrict in the Indian state of #HimachalPradesh. According to the 2001 Indian census, the town is situated on the banks of the Ravi River, at its confluence with the Sal River. Chambial were the Rulers of Chamba State Chambials use suffix Varmans.
#KyeGompa is a Tibetan #BuddhistMonastery located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 metres above sea level, close to the #SpitiRiver, in the #SpitiValley of #HimachalPradesh, #Lahaul and #SpitiDistrict, India.
#Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of #HimachalPradesh, in the #Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts.
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#ThatharanaTrek is a trek in #HimachalPradesh which most people don’t know of yet. With a brilliant 360 degrees view of Kangra valley and thrilling route, it climbs up to be one of the best-unexplored treks.
#Chandratal, #SpitiValley, #HimachalPradesh, India.
Chandra Taal, or Chandra Tal is a lake in the #Spiti part of the #Lahul and #SpitiDistrict of Himachal Pradesh. Chandra Taal is near the source of the #ChandraRiver. Despite the rugged and inhospitable surroundings, it is in a protected niche with some flowers and wildlife in summer.
Chandra Taal, or Chandra Tal is a lake in the #Spiti part of the #Lahul and #SpitiDistrict of Himachal Pradesh. Chandra Taal is near the source of the #ChandraRiver. Despite the rugged and inhospitable surroundings, it is in a protected niche with some flowers and wildlife in summer.
Outer view of the #ManikaranTemple and #ManikaranSahibGurudwara located at #Manikaran featuring the famous hot water well and the #ParvatiRiver flowing by it.
Manikaran is located in the #ParvatiValley on river Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the #KulluDistrict of #HimachalPradesh. It is at an altitude of 1760 m and is located 4 km ahead of #Kasol and about 45 km from #Kullu and about 35 km from #Bhunter.
Manikaran is located in the #ParvatiValley on river Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the #KulluDistrict of #HimachalPradesh. It is at an altitude of 1760 m and is located 4 km ahead of #Kasol and about 45 km from #Kullu and about 35 km from #Bhunter.
#AtalTunnel is a highway tunnel built under the #RohtangPass in the eastern #PirPanjal range of the #Himalayas on the #Leh #Manali Highway in #HimachalPradesh, India. At a length of 9.02 km, it is the longest tunnel above 10,000 feet in the world and is named after former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Did you know that #Chutkul in #HimachalPradesh is the last Indian village on Tibet Border?
#ManimaheshLake is a high altitude lake situated close to the #ManimaheshKailashPeak in the #PirPanjalRange of the #Himalayas, in the #Bharmour subdivision of #Chamba district of the Indian state of #HimachalPradesh.