Karali Lake " A lake situated on Chhota Shali hillock near Shimla between the trees in district Shimla , Himachal Pradesh."

  The immense beauty of Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh lies in its lush green hills covered with pine trees, beautiful architecture in its historic buildings, the beautiful temples, snow covered hills, water falls, the pleasant climate , beautiful hill roads, few lakes and much more in simple ,cool & clear hearted people Himachal Pradesh.Though the lakes in Shimla district are very few but have much importance in the geography of Shimla and ultimately, Himachal Pradesh. 

     Beautiful View of Church near Ridge at Shimla

After Chandranahan in Rohru tehsil and Tanu Jubbal lake in Kumarsain tehsil , there is an another beautiful lake known as Karali lake situated in Chhota Shali hillock in Shimla district in Shimla rural,Himachal Pradesh.

         View of Karali lake in Chhota Shali Tibba

Shali Tibba is a highest peak in Shimla situated at an altitude of 2872 metres from mean sea level. The Shali Tibba provides a  360° panoramic view of Himachal Pradesh, it is surrounded by Narkanda, Fagu, Shimla Kufri and Mashobra hills. There is a Bhima Kali mata temple on top of the Tibba constructed in Himalayan traditional architecture in wood and stones. The trail was constructed to this place by Raja of Faridkot in 1936 , the same is still in good condition. The base camp to Shali Tibba for trekking starts from Mashobra and Khatnol. 

There is a very beautiful picnic spot just on the other side of Shali Tibba  , named  Chhota Shali Tibba where  Karali lake is situated, surrounded by the pine trees. The size of the lake is just equal to Annadel ground in Shimla. 

               Beautiful view of Lake in Mountains

The village Karali is near Mashobra, the distance from Shimla is about, 7 km. The lake is a very good picnic spot and the scenery of the place is worth seen. People visit this place for its scenic beauty. The lake between the green trees looks like an emerald in the sun. One must visit this place. 

             Lake View surrounded by green trees

Thus  the wonderland Himachal Pradesh is full of nature which nourishes the life in its lap and one can feel health and happiness here. 

           Enjoy the scenic beauty of Mandi Hills

                      Beautiful  View of Mandi hills

"Always associate with nature for better health and happiness . "

                                    By :- Er. R C Verma