Manimahesh Lake " The beautiful Landscape of nature's architecture "

 Himachal pradesh a beautiful hill state of India, is situated in the lap of Himalayas in Western Himalayas. The name Himachal is taken from the Himalayas. Himachal literally means " Land of snowy mountains ." It is a small world itself. The entrance to Himachal is through plains of Punjab, or through Shivalik hills or through hills of Shimla  through beautiful valleys covered with forests having varieties of flora. 

Himachal is beautifully decorated by the God with nature, filling wonderful colours in its Geography, it's high mountains covered with snow, low and medium range mountains covered with forests, it's beautiful rivers flowing with clean water, the beautiful lakes, large Meadows, beautiful dancing birds, it's wildlife, cool and clean air always attracts the nature lovers, those who love adventure sports like Rafting, mountaineering  etc. 

These mountains lakes  have big role in contributing towards climate and economy of the country. 

Today we are to share about a beautiful High altitude lake "Manimahesh Lake " in Chamba district of this beautiful state Himachal pradesh. 

          Beautiful view of Manimahesh Lake

The lake is situated in the feet of Mount Kailash at an altitude of 3950 metres from mean sea level. It is 35 Km from Bharmaur subdivision. The altitude of Kailash is, 5653 metres from mean sea level in Pir Panjal range. 

The coordinates of Manimahesh is, 32.3950° N,  76.6372° E

The Kailash peak has a beautiful view from the lake. 

The Manimahesh lake is world famous tourists spot. A fair is held every year at this lake during the month of August and September on Radha Astmi. People from different parts of the country and abroad used to visit this lake during this holy pilgrimage. 

Lord Shiva's devotee in large numbers participate in this Yatra. The views this pilgrimage are :-

The journey to this lake is on foot from Hadsar, it is14 Km track uphill up to the lake. The devotee of Lord Shiva used to provide food for tourists on the way and on the lake free of cost. It is called Bhole Bhandari ka Lunger. 

There is another route which starts from Holi, but it is tougher than the route from Hadsar. 

Some beautiful picture  taken during visit to Manimahesh :-

This beautiful lake is supposed to be blessed by Mata Parvati and protected by Lord Shiva. Those who goes on this adventurous yatra are supposed to be blessed by Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva. This yatra is declared as a state  level yatra by the Himachal Government. 

The lake and it's surroundings present a beautiful and impressive scenery.

 In the surrounding of the lake there is marble image of Lord Shiva which is worshipped by the pilgrims and this image is known as  "Chaumukha "

The still, clear and clean water of the lake reflect  snow capped peaks that over look the valley. 

One must go to Manimahesh yatra. 

The beautiful view taken during Manimahesh Yatra. 

                                                    By Er. R C Verma