Manimahesh Lake, Chamba

Kailash House of Shiva. Beautiful Peaceful and most importantly Powerfull. The trekking starts from hudsar, a small village 10kms away from bharmour. You will find a lot of cafe and staying options on the way to manimahesh lake from hudsar, hudsar also offers staying options at pocket friendly prices. Stay in Dhancho village for a beautiful view during night with sound of nature, or you can trekk in single day like I did. The trekk is extreme for beginners and moderate for regular trekkers. Oxygen level falls real down at night near Lake because of high wind and altitude. Avarage 200 per person for a bed, Foods are not that costly. Take a dip in holy water of manimahesh lake during sunlight or you will freeze. Separate bathing area for womens. Jai Shambhu

Manimahesh Lake is situated in Bharmour valley of Chamba District, Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of this jatra. He is believed to reside in Kailash. A rock formation in the shape of a Shivling on Kailash is considered to be the manifestation of Lord Shiva. The snowfield at the base of the mountain is called Shiva’s Chaugan by the local people and Lord Shiva created Manimahesh after he married Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped as Mata Girija.