Prashar Lake
A floating island, a pagoda temple & a 180° Himalayan skyline
Why this trek is special
- ✦The mysterious floating island that drifts across the lake
- ✦A 13th-century three-tiered pagoda temple to sage Prashar
- ✦Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal & Kinnaur ranges in one sweep
- ✦Snow-trek magic in winter, meadow camping in summer
Difficulty: Easy
Rated 1/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Drive into the Uhl valley and climb through oak and rhododendron along a gurgling stream. The trail crests suddenly at the lake bowl — blue water, floating island, ancient pagoda. Sunset here rearranges your priorities.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 2 breakfast
- ✓ Alpine tents on twin sharing + sleeping bags
- ✓ Trek leader + local guide
- ✓ Forest permits & camping charges
- ✓ Bonfire (weather permitting)
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Mandi ↔ Baggi (shareable cab)
- ✗ Personal expenses
Permits & paperwork
Mandi forest division permits are arranged by us and included. Carry a govt. photo ID — and layers, the lake bowl gets cold fast.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Prashar Lake? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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