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Lake at ~2,730 m near Mandi with a floating island and a pagoda-style temple to Rishi Prashar; Saranauhali fair in June.
Prashar Lake is a small lake about 50 km from Mandi, ringed by meadows and Dhauladhar views. A three-tier pagoda-style temple of Rishi Prashar beside it is attributed to King Ban Sen of the 13th–14th century. A floating island drifts on the lake. The Saranauhali fair in June draws people from Mandi and Kullu.
Highlights
- Floating island
- Prashar Rishi temple
- Dhauladhar views
Tips
- Road from Baggi (~20 km) is narrow; in snow season vehicles stop partway
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