Panarsa Trip Overview
Prashar Lake is located at a height of 2730 m above sea level. With deep water, the lake is held sacred to the sage Prashar and he is regarded to have meditated there. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks there is around floating island inside the lake, which is a common natural phenomenon, found all around the world. The floating land moves in all directions in the lake. The floating land covers 7% of the area of lake whereas water is with 93%.
The temple was built in the thirteenth century and legend has it was built from a single tree. The lake has a floating island in it and it is to be unclear how deep it is, with a diver not being able to determine its depth.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Panarsa, India
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Hiking & Camping
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Prashar Lake is located at a height of 2730 m above sea level. With deep water, the lake is held sacred to the sage Prashar and he is regarded to have meditated there. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks there is around floating island inside the lake, which is a common natural phenomenon, found all around the world. The floating land moves in all directions in the lake. The floating land covers 7% of the area of lake whereas water is with 93%.
The temple was built in the thirteenth century and legend has it was built from a single tree. The lake has a floating island in it and it is to be unclear how deep it is, with a diver not being able to determine its depth.
Itinerary
Day 1: Panarsa >> Jwalapur (25 KM via Taxi) >> Prashar Lake (9 KM Trek)
Stop At: Prashar Lake, Panarsa Pines, Mandi, Mandi 175001 India
• Reach Panarsa at 09:30 AM
• The guide will pick you up
• Check-in into homestay or hotel for fresh-up
• Transfer to Jwalapur village in shared cabs (25 KM)
• Start your trek to Prashar Lake after reaching Jwalapur (9 KM)
• Take halt for lunch (packed lunch will be served)
• Reach Prashar Lake by evening
• Photography and sunset view at Prashar Lake
• Snacks, tea & soup will be served in the evening
• Dinner & camping under the stars at Prashar Lake
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Packed lunch will be served.
• Dinner: At Prashar Lake campsite
Accommodation included: Camping under the stars at Prashar Lake
Day 2: Prashar Lake >> Jwalapur (9 KM Trek) >> Panarsa (25 KM via Taxi)
Pass By: Prashar Lake, Panarsa Pines, Mandi, Mandi 175001 India
• Get up in the morning
• Experience sunrise at Prashar Lake & 360* panoramic view of the mighty Himalayas
• Breakfast in morning
• Start trekking back to Jwalapur village (9 KM)
• Reach Jwalapur village
• Transfer back to Panarsa (25 KM)
End of tour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at Prashar Lake campsite
Accommodation included: No accommodation included on this day.
