Dal Lake (Himachal Pradesh)
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.
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  Dal Lake | |
| Location | Kangra district Village Tota Rani |
| Coordinates | 32.247148°N 76.310719°E |
| Type | Mid altitude lake |
| Basin countries | India |
| Surface elevation | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) |
| References | Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep. |
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
- "himachaltourism.gov.in". Archived from the original on 9 April 2012. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
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