Dhankar Lake " The beautiful lake in Spiti valley of district Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh."

 Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh has very beautiful landscapes, the centre of attraction for tourists. Tourists from all over the world used to visit the immense beauty of of this place. This is really a beautiful wonderland on the earth.Today we will have a insight on a peaceful , beautiful lake near village Dhankar in Spiti valley of district Lahaul-Spiti known as " Dhankar Lake. "

                 Beautiful View of Dhankar lake

The village Dhankar is situated at an altitude of 3894 metres from mean sea level between Tabo and Kaza towns of Lahaul-Spiti. 

                         View of village Dhankar

The distance of village Dhankar from Tabo is about 31 Km  vai National highway No 505 &Sichling road and that of from Kaza it is about 33 Km via National highway No 505. Dhankar village is used to be the capital of Spiti valley. 

           Another beautiful view of Dhankar village

The village Dhankar is also called by different names like Dankhar, Drangkhar, Brang makhar Or Gang makhar. The Dhankar Monastery  called Dhankar Gompa is also there in this village. 

                   Dhankar lake and clouds in sky

The Dhankar lake is a high altitude lake above the Dhankar Monastery at an altitude of about 4140 metres from mean sea level. It is about at a one hour trekking distance from Monastery. The track is easy one . The place is very beautiful with pin drop silence. 

       Panoramic view of mountains in Spiti valley

             Beautiful landscapes of Spiti valley

   Another panoramic views of mountains in Spiti

One must enjoy the nature 's immense beauty of Lahaul-Spiti. 

                                      By :- Er. R C Verma