Prashar Lake

Parashar Lake
Parashar Lake
Parashar Lake
Location of Prashar lake within Himachal Pradesh
Location of Prashar lake within Himachal Pradesh
Parashar Lake
Location of Prashar lake within Himachal Pradesh
Location of Prashar lake within Himachal Pradesh
Parashar Lake
LocationMandi district
Coordinates31°45′15″N 77°06′05″E / 31.75426°N 77.10141°E / 31.75426; 77.10141
TypeHolomictic
Primary inflowsRain water
Primary outflowsEvaporation
Basin countriesIndia
Surface area1 ha (2.5 acres)
Surface elevation2,730 m (8,960 ft)
Referenceswww.hptdc.gov.in

Parashar Lake (also spelled Prashar Lake) is a freshwater lake located at an elevation of 2,730 metres (8,960 ft) in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It lies 49 km (30 mi) east of the town of Mandi, and has a three storied pagoda-like temple dedicated to the sage Parashara situated on its bank. It contains a floating island.