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Lake at ~4,883 m just below Baralacha La on the Manali–Leh highway; source area of the Bhaga river.
Suraj Tal sits just under Baralacha La on the Manali–Leh highway, among the highest lakes in India. The Bhaga river begins near the pass and flows through it. The highway skirts the lake, so most travellers see it en route to Ladakh. Access depends on the Manali–Leh road being open.
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