Parashar Lake | |
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Location | Mandi district |
Coordinates | 31°45′15″N 77°06′05″E / 31.75426°N 77.10141°E |
Type | Holomictic |
Primary inflows | Rain water |
Primary outflows | Evaporation |
Basin countries | India |
Surface area | 1 ha (2.5 acres) |
Surface elevation | 2,730 m (8,960 ft) |
References | www |
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.