Ghadhasaru Lake or Gadasru Mahadev Lake (alternatively spelled as Gandasaru or Gadasaru)[1] [2] is a high altitude lake located near Devikothi village of the Churah tehsil[1] of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India at an elevation of about 3,470 metres (11,380 ft) above the sea level at the base of mountain Gadasaru Peak.[3] The lake is held sacred by the locals and has a circumference of about 1 km.
| Ghadhasaru Lake | |
|---|---|
  Ghadhasaru Lake  Ghadhasaru Lake | |
| Location | Churah tehsil, Chamba district |
| Coordinates | 32°52′12″N 76°20′08″E / 32.87000°N 76.33556°E |
| Type | High altitude lake |
| Basin countries | India |
| Shore length1 | 1,000 m (3,300 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 3,470 m (11,380 ft) |
| References | Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep. |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
History
editNear the lake, there is a small temple to the Goddess Kali.[4] Nearby, the Mahakali Lake is considered sacred to the Goddess Mahakali.
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