Ghadhasaru Lake or Gadasru Mahadev Lake (alternatively spelled as Gandasaru or Gadasaru)[1] [2] is a high altitude lake located near Devikothi village of the Churah tehsil[1] of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India at an elevation of about 3,470 metres (11,380 ft) above the sea level at the base of mountain Gadasaru Peak.[3] The lake is held sacred by the locals and has a circumference of about 1 km.

Ghadhasaru Lake
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Location	Churah tehsil, Chamba district
Coordinates	32°52′12″N 76°20′08″E
Type	High altitude lake
Basin countries	India
Shore length1	1,000 m (3,300 ft)
Surface elevation	3,470 m (11,380 ft)
References	Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

History

Near the lake there is a small temple of Goddess Kali. [4] Nearby Mahakali Lake is considered sacred to Goddess Mahakali.

References

External links

• Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department

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