Dal Lake (Himachal Pradesh)
| Dal Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Kangra district Village Tota Rani |
| Coordinates | 32°14′50″N 76°18′39″E / 32.247148°N 76.310719°ECoordinates: 32°14′50″N 76°18′39″E / 32.247148°N 76.310719°E |
| Type | Mid altitude lake |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface elevation | 1,775 m |
| References | Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep. |
Dal Lake is a small mid-altitude lake (1,775 m above sea level) near the village of Tota Rani in Kangra district (Himachal Pradesh) in northern India. The name 'Dal Lake' is taken from Kashmir's Dal Lake.
The lake is surrounded by deodar trees and is considered to be a sacred spot as there is small Shiva mandir (shrine) on its bank. There are different kinds of fish that live in this lake. The lake has greenish water.
Location
- Distance from Dharamshala: 11 km [1]
See also
Battle of Sirhind, 1758
References
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