Prashar Lake Trek

Summary

Duration :- 1 Night - 2 Days
Package Type :- Trekking
Main Highlights :- Prashar Lake
Best Time :- Any Time Of Year
Price :- On Request

Prashar Lake trek is one of the most beautiful weekend treks. Since it provides breath-taking panoramic views of various Himalayan ranges, it makes this trek stand out from the rest. One can clearly see Dhauladhar range, mountain ranges of Kinnaur and Shimla from the top. Prashar Lake is named after the sage Prashar who meditated here in ancient times.

Dedicated to sage Prashar, there is also a temple besides the oval shaped lake. Temple is a great example of brilliant architectural design. Prashar Lake is also famous for a small circular island on its surface, which keeps on changing location from time to time. According to locals, sometimes they have seen same location of island for months in a row and sometimes it suddenly changes many times within a month. Therefore, there is a mystery surrounded with movement of island. In addition, depth of the lake is unknown. As per belief of locals, there have been many attempts to gauge the depth since ancient times but to no avail. Post 2000, temple committee has put fencing around the periphery of the lake.

Tour itinerary

  • Day - 1 : Mandi – Baggi – Kandalu by shared cabs (1.5 hours) and trek from Kandalu to Prashar Lake
  • We arrange pickup from Mandi bus stand at 8 AM. From Mandi, it is a 1.5 hours’ drive until Kandalu village. It is located at 45 kms from Mandi. On the way we pass besides IIT Mandi at Kamand, then Baggi, which is another starting point for this trek and finally to Kandalu.

    Kandalu at an altitude of 1900 metres is a small point with couple of cafes. Trek starts by 10 AM and it generally takes around 4-6 hours to reach lake.
    First half of the trek is a bit steep and moves through the forest, which is rich with Pine, Oaks, Rhododendrons trees and few shurbs. During winters i.e. from January to mid of March, Rhododendrons are in full bloom with red coloured flowers.
    After walking through forest trail of four kms, trail inclination turns gradual. Post that, views start to open up and one starts to get the sight of snow-capped Himalayan ranges with Shimla towards the east, Kinnaur and Rohtang Pass to the north and Dhauladhar range towards the west. We ascend until an altitude of 2700 metres after which it is mostly flat. Last 2 kms of the trek until Prashar Lake is the easiest.
    Sight of awe-inspiring Prashar Lake with mysterious island surely removes all the tiredness of trek. Prashar Lake is located at an altitude of 2750 metres above sea level.

    Interested people can visit the temple or stroll near the lake. As per belief of locals, one must take a walk around the lake in clockwise manner.

  • Day - 2 : Trek from Prashar Lake to Kandalu (7 kms or 4 hours) and drive of 45 kms from Kandalu to Mandi
  • Day starts with tea at 6:30 AM. It is worth the efforts to wake up during dawn time at Prashar as it generally provides beautiful views of all the peaks. If time and weather permits, our trek lead provides a brief session of Yoga and meditation with majestic views in backdrop.
    After that, Trek Lead gives a demo on tent pitching, choosing a campsite in case one needs to trek solo in future, packing and unpacking the tents, how to pack sleeping bags etc.

    Trek starts by 10:30 AM from Prashar Lake towards Kandalu village. We choose the same route as we used on previous day while ascending. This is a comparatively easier day as we descend 975 metres through dense forest. It is hike of 7 kms that can take 3-4 hours.
    PosPost the trek, we move in pre-arranged cabs from Kandalu village towards Mandi bus stand. A final briefing, and thanks note mark the end of this 2-days refreshing journey. t the trek, we move in pre-arranged cabs from Kandalu village towards Mandi bus stand. A final briefing, and thanks note mark the end of this 2-days refreshing journey.

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Package Details

Inclusions

  • Transportation from Mandi bus stand to Baggi and back from Baggi to Mandi bus stand
  • First Aid kits
  • Vegetarian meals (including snacks and soup) starting from Day 1 Lunch till Day 2 Breakfast
  • Tents on Twin/Triple sharing basis (Single occupancy also available at extra cost of Rs 500 per night (*(Many times NGT puts ban on camping near Prashar Lake. In case there is ban on camping, stay would be in form of rooms in Prashar lake premesis. These are big rooms where we would provide beddings and sleeping bags. One room can accommodate 5-6 people)
  • Sleeping Bags with fleece linings
  • Mattresses
  • Microspikes in case of hard ice
  • Gaiters in case of deep snow
  • Services of certified Trek Lead and Local Guides
  • Meditation at sunrise
  • Camping permissions and charges
  • Bonfire if time and weather permits
  • Fun activities if time and weather permits

Exclusions

  • Hiking equipment other than those mentioned above. (Trekking Poles, Poncho/Raincoat available at extra cost which can be selected while booking the trek)
  • Any meals not mentioned above
  • Guide/Support Staff Gratuity
  • Any kind of personal/Accidental Insurance
  • Any personal expenses
  • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
  • Mule/Porter services for carrying personal belongings
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