Dal Lake (Himachal Pradesh)

Dal Lake is a small mid-altitude lake (1,775 m above sea level) near the village of Tota Rani in Kangra district (Himachal Pradesh) in northern India. The name 'Dal Lake' is taken from Kashmir's Dal Lake.

Dal Lake
LocationKangra district Village Tota Rani
Coordinates32.247148°N 76.310719°E / 32.247148; 76.310719
TypeMid altitude lake
Basin countriesIndia
Surface elevation1,775 m (5,823 ft)
ReferencesHimachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.

The lake is surrounded by deodar trees and is considered to be a sacred spot as there is small Shiva mandir (shrine) on its bank. There are different kinds of fish that live in this lake. The lake has greenish water.

Location
  • Distance from Dharamshala: 11 km[1]

See also
  • Battle of Sirhind, 1758

References
  1. "himachaltourism.gov.in". Archived from the original on 9 April 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2011.


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