Seruvalsar and Manimahesh Lake - सेरुवाल्सर मणिमहेश झील


In the state of Himachal Pradesh, the perennial rivers are the sources of some of the most beautiful lakes in the state as well as India. These beautiful lakes are fed by the ice cold waters of the melting snow from the highest of the peaks of the lofty mountains. The icy water of these lakes is considered as life-giving to the exhausted and weary travelers on their way and also after reaching Because of the association of the lakes with the religious places in the state, it is believed that the lakes in Himachal Pradesh provide a sense of spiritual blissfulness to the travelers.

The Seruvalsar Lake is placed in the state of Himachal Pradesh in the district of Kullu. The Seruvalsar Lake in Himachal Pradesh is positioned at a high altitude and is 3,100 meters above the sea level. The Seruvalsar Lake in Himachal Pradesh is surrounded by a very dense forest cover, which enhances the beauty of the lake to a great extent. The beauty of the Seruvalsar Lake makes it an important spot of tourist attraction in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Manimahesh Lake in Himachal Pradesh

Located in Chamba, Manimahesh Lake lies 4800 meters above the sea level. It is therefore a high altitude Lake in Himachal Pradesh Chamba is famous for Minjar Fair held in August and is a famous pilgrim spot because of the presence of numerous temples and places of worship Few Lakes in India are situated at such high altitude, like Manimahesh Lake and it is integrally linked to Indian Mythology.

Mythological Association of Manimahesh Lake

It is believed that Lord Shiva one of the three Lords in Hindu Trinity (known as Lord Brahma the creator, Lord Vishnu the Preserver and Lord Siva the destroyer) stays at Manimahesh Kailash.

Followers of Lord Shiva visit Manimahesh Kailash during Shivaratri and other festivals related to Lord Shiva to obtain the blessings of their beloved Lord. They firmly believe that a dip into the Lake would bring in peace and wash all their past sins.

Fun in Manimahesh Lake at Himachal Pradesh

Every year Manimahesh Yatra is held near Manimahesh Lake in which people from across the country join hands in order to celebrate the festival Manimahesh Festival is held immediately after Janmashthami, in which Hindus celebrate the birth of their beloved Lord Krishna, a legendary hero who killed Kansha, in the epic Mahabharata.

How to Reach Manimahesh Lake

Since Manimahesh Lake is located in Chamba, one can reach here from Shimla, Kangra or Kulu where domestic flights from Delhi are available Rail routes connect this place to various regions in India.