Lama Dal and Chander Naun

Lama Dal
Location	Chamba district
Coordinates	32°20′47″N 76°18′4″E / 32.34639°N 76.30111°E / 32.34639; 76.30111
Lake type	High altitude lake
Basin countries	India

Surface elevation	3,960 m (12,990 ft)

References	Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.

Lama Dal is a high altitude lake located in district Chamba (45 km from Chamba main town) about 3,960m above the sea level. It is also held sacred to Lord Shiva. It is part of holy pilgrimage that is held in July/August based on Hindu calendar. Kareri Lake is situated just 3 km (air distance) south west. This lake is a moderate/advance trekking destination accessible via Ghera (road accessible) - Kareri - Kareri Lake and also via mcleod gung (road accessible) - truid - bagga trail.

Chander Naun
Location	Shimla district (Rohru)
Lake type	High altitude lake
Basin countries	India

Surface elevation	4,260 m (13,980 ft)

References	Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.

Chander Naun is a high altitude lake which is located in district Shimla, tehsil Rohru, about 4,260m above sea level. It is surrounded by snow for a long time and is the source of the river Pabbar.^[1]

References

↑ himachaltourism.gov.in

External links

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department

Lakes of Himachal Pradesh

Low-altitude lakes	Macchial Lake Renuka Lake

Mid-altitude lakes	Dal Lake Khajjiar Lake Kareri (Kumarwah) Lake Rewalsar Lake

High-altitude lakes	Prashar Lake Nako Lake Chandra Taal Suraj Tal Dhankar Lake Dashair Brighu Lake Seruvalsar Lake Manimahesh Lake Ghadhasaru Lake Mahakali Lake Lama Dal Chander Naun Kareri Lake

Reservoirs	Maharana Pratap Sagar Pandoh Lake Gobind Sagar

Related topics	Hydrography of Himachal Pradesh

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