Prashar Lake Things to know

Prashar Lake is a beautiful lake located in the Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 8,956ft and is an abode for nature lovers and pilgrims alike, and offers its visitors tranquility and beautiful views of the Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal and Kinnauri mountain ranges.

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How to reach :
There is one road in and out of Prashar and connects it to both Mandi (49km) and Kullu (64km). While the road is single lane and in bad condition for last few kilometers, it offers pristine views of the entire valley and makes for a wonderful drive.

Delhi ==> Chandigarh ==> Mandi ==> Prashar

• By Bus From Mandi : From Mandi there is a local HRTC bus to Prashar Lake, which leaves each day from Mandi at 8:10am and starts its journey back to Mandi from Prashar at 1:10pm.

• Trekking: Prashar to Baggi, 7km downhill trek.

Where to Stay :

• Forest department has 2 guest houses located a little over a kilometer from the lake, and has 6 rooms available for tourists. For booking you can contact DFO Mandi at 01905-23536 and contact the caretaker, Mr. Roop Singh at +91– 9418411746.
• PWD Rest House: PWD Rest House too is located a kilometer from the lake and can be booked by contacting Executive Engineer, Padhar at 01905-222151.
• Temple Guest House ( cheapest ).
• Camps.