Mahakali Lake " beautiful lake in Churaha, district Chamba, Himachal Pradesh "

 Our mother land, this beautiful planet has its beauty because of its lush green forests, skyscraper mountains covered with snow, it's vast green Valleys, plains, crystal clear water flowing in its beautiful rivers, vast meadows with multicoloured flowers and lakes which are essential to exist life . 

                Natural beauty of snowy mountains

               Green forests appeals to everyone

                           Beautiful landscapes 

Today we shall come to know about Mahakali lake, it is situated in hills of Churaha in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The Mahakali lake is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali . 

                        View of Mahakali lake

It is a high altitude lake situated at an altitude of, 4080 metres from mean sea level. The lake remains frozen for six months from November to April. The lake lies between Sano and Gudial. There is a temple of Mahakali also known as Khundi wali Mata, an Yatra known as Khundi Mata Yatra is held during  August and September and pilgrims offer  prayers to Kali Mata after taking bath in sacred lake. 

Bus service on this route is available from Chamba to Sahu about 16 km from Chamba . From Sahu to Kurtha village taxi service is available. The on foot trekking starts from Kurtha and it hill track up to the lake. Another route is from Chanju side. The people from the surrounding areas used to visit the holy lake during Khundi Mata Yatra. Beautiful lake one must visit. 

                           Morning View of Hills

                 Morning View of Hill landscapes

Enjoy the environment of nature,  to release the stress. 

                       By :-     Er. R C Verma