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Mahakali Lake

Mahakali Lake
Location of Mahakali lake within Himachal Pradesh
Location of Mahakali lake within Himachal Pradesh
Mahakali Lake
Location of Mahakali lake within Himachal Pradesh
Location of Mahakali lake within Himachal Pradesh
Mahakali Lake
LocationChamba district
Coordinates32°52′21″N 76°20′02″E / 32.87250°N 76.33389°E / 32.87250; 76.33389
TypeHigh altitude lake
Basin countriesIndia
Surface elevation4,080 m (13,390 ft)
ReferencesHimachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.

Mahakali Lake is a high altitude lake which lies between Sano and Gudial villages of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is about 4,080 metres (13,390 ft) above the sea level. This lake remains frozen for 6 months from November to April. [1]

History

Lake is considered sacred to Goddess Mahakali. Nearby Ghadhasaru Lake has a small temple of Goddess Kali. [2]

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