Lama Dal

Lake in Himachal Pradesh, India

Lam Dal

Laam Dal

Shiva Trishula at the Lama Dal lake

Lam Dal

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Location| Chamba district
Coordinates| 32°20′12″N 76°19′51″E﻿ / ﻿32.33667°N 76.33083°E﻿ / 32.33667; 76.33083
Lake type| High altitude lake
Basin countries| India
Surface elevation| 3,960 m (12,990 ft)
References| Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.

Lam Dal or Laam Dal is a high altitude lake located in Piura Dhar of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 45 km from the town of Chamba at an elevation of about 3,960 metres (12,990 ft) above the sea level.[1]

## History

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Lama Dal lake is held sacred to Lord Shiva. It is part of holy pilgrimage that is held in July/August based on Hindu calendar. Kareri Lake is situated just 3 km (air distance) south west. This lake is a moderate/advance trekking destination accessible via Ghera (road accessible) - Kareri - Kareri Lake and also via Mcleod Gung (road accessible) - Truid - Bagga trail.

## References

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1. ^ "Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep". Archived from the original on 15 March 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2006.

## External links

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* Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department

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Lakes of Himachal Pradesh

Low-altitude lakes|

* Macchial Lake
* Renuka Lake

Mid-altitude lakes|

* Dal Lake
* Khajjiar Lake
* Kareri (Kumarwah) Lake
* Rewalsar Lake

High-altitude lakes|

* Prashar Lake
* Nako Lake
* Chandra Taal
* Suraj Tal
* Dhankar Lake
* Dashair Lake
* Brighu Lake
* Seruvalsar Lake
* Manimahesh Lake
* Ghadhasaru Lake
* Mahakali Lake
* Lama Dal
* Chander Naun
* Kareri Lake

Reservoirs|

* Maharana Pratap Sagar
* Pandoh Lake
* Gobind Sagar

Related topics|

* Hydrography of Himachal Pradesh

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