Himachal is home to some of the beautiful and enchanting natural lakes in India attracts a large number of tourists. Crystal clear water lakes both small and big are dotted throughout Himachal with lavish surroundings. Himachal concludes a priceless treasure of lakes glittering in eyes of the tourists.
There are many lakes in Himachal, most of them are natural lakes and few of them are man-made, which were build either for tourism purpose or for hydro projects. You can enjoy various water activities in some of the lakes. Many lakes are high altitude lakes and can be reached by trekking only. There are still many unexplored and unnamed lakes in Himachal Pradesh.
Some of the lakes are so beautiful added by surrounding natural charm that they should be captured as a photographic memory ever. These sapphire-hued lakes perfectly complement the scenic landscape of verdant hills, floral meadows, and snow-clad Himalayan peaks. At higher elevations, glacial lakes are a common sight for trekkers and mountaineers.
Suraj Tal Lake is highest lake of Himachal Pradesh, Renuka Lake is largest natural lake of Himachal Pradesh and Govind Sagar Dam is the largest man made lake of Himachal Pradesh.
Browse through the List of Lakes in Himachal
Lakes are listed as per their altitude, Highest to Lowest located lakes (both natural and man-made lakes) in Himachal.
| Lake | Type | Altitude (mts) | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suraj Taal Lake | Natural | 4883 | Lahul & Spiti |
| Dhankar Lake | Natural | 4360 | Lahul & Spiti |
| Dehnasar Lake | Natural | 4280 | Kangra |
| Dashair Lake | Natural | 4270 | Kullu, Lahul & Spiti |
| Chander Naun Lake | Natural | 4260 | Shimla |
| Chandra Taal Lake | Natural | 4250 | Lahul & Spiti |
| Bhrigu Lake | Natural | 4235 | Kullu |
| Manimahesh Lake | Natural | 4190 | Chamba |
| Mahakali Lake | Natural | 4080 | Chamba |
| Lama Dal Lake | Natural | 3960 | Chamba |
| Nako Lake | Natural | 3662 | Kinnaur |
| Ghadhasaru Lake | Natural | 3470 | Chamba |
| Serolsar Lake | Natural | 3199 | Kullu |
| Kamrunag Lake | Natural | 3034 | Mandi |
| Kareri Lake | Natural | 2934 | Kangra |
| Prashar Lake | Natural | 2730 | Mandi |
| Tani Jubbar Lake | Natural | 2620 | Shimla |
| Khajjiar Lake | Natural | 1920 | Chamba |
| Kunt bhyog Lake | Natural | 1830 | Mandi |
| Dal Lake | Natural | 1775 | Kangra |
| Rewalsar Lake | Natural | 1360 | Mandi |
| Largi Dam | Artificial | 1200 | Mandi |
| Pandoh Dam | Artificial | 900 | Mandi |
| Macchial Lake | Natural | 850 | Mandi |
| Chamera Lake | Artificial | 763 | Chamba |
| Renuka Lake | Natural | 672 | Sirmaur |
| Gobind Sagar Lake | Artificial | 650 | Bilaspur |
| Kol Dam | Artificial | 648 | Bilaspur,Mandi |
| Pong Dam | Artificial | 436 | Kangra |
The munificence of nature is bestowed on Himachal in abundance in the form of pristine glacial lakes. These lakes are formed by the glaciers which drain into the mountain gorges, forming the perennial and non-perennial source of water.
One cannot resist the bountiful beauty of the emerald green lakes of Himachal, which is home to varied aquatic life. These placid lakes not only attract the attention of the visitors by their spellbinding beauty but also for their religious significance. Many of the lakes adorned in Himachal are associated with local legends and mythological tales which are believed by the local people.
