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Dehnasar Lake
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| Dehnasar Lake | |
|---|---|
  Dehnasar Lake | |
| Location | Lugvally, Kullu |
| Coordinates | 32°06′N 76°56′E / 32.1°N 76.93°ECoordinates: 32°06′N 76°56′E / 32.1°N 76.93°E |
| Lake type | Glacial-fed |
| Primary inflows | Snow |
| Catchment area | Lug Valley |
| Basin countries | India |
| Max. length | 300 m (980 ft) |
| Max. width | 200 m (660 ft) |
| Surface area | Tiun |
| Max. depth | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Residence time | March -December |
| Surface elevation | 4,280 m (14,040 ft) |
| Frozen | Winter |
| Settlements | Kullu ,Joginder Nagar (Nearest city) |
Dehnasar Lake is a high-altitude freshwater lake lies between Lugvally of Kullu and Chota Bhangal (MULTHAN) of Kangra , it is in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh. This is a concurrent place for Kullu, Kangra and Mandi and people gathered 20th of Bhadrapada or Bhaado for the holy bath. (mainly during the last week of August or first week of September. Tobacoo, leather and other dirty stuff that harms the nature is not allowed here.
Geography[edit]
Dehnasar Lake lies at 4,280 metres (14,040 ft) above mean sea level, in Kullu district. It is near Lugvally and Kullu in Kullu district.
The lake is situated beside rocky cliffs at the top of the mountain and derives its water from melted snow. It lies frozen under a thick coat of snow during winters. Blizzards and hailstorms are common due to high altitude.
Lugvally, the adventure starts from Taleng village 12kilometes from Kullu this is the best and most adventurers way to visit this place, in the way to Dehnasar lake you'll find so many tiny lakes, shepherd with their sheeps and you'll feel the peace in the lap of nature. if you want a quick visit then you'll start your journey form Tiun village it is only 10 kilometers from the lake.
Alternate ways to reach this place are Joginder Nagar 45 kilometers away from the lake while Barot is 12 km away and Thaltukhod . This is longer than by Lohardi.
Before starting your trekk government also provide a Forest rest house at Kadon on the bank of Sarwari river major tributary of Beas river and Swar village which lies right bank of Lumbadug river, major tributary of Uhl river.
Trekking[edit]
Shepherds are commonly sighted along the trek during pilgrimage, as well as rare herbs and flowers.[citation needed]
Right now the tourist activity is banned by the local authorities and peoples because of some environment pollution issue.2021