Bhrighu_Lake

Bhrigu Lake

Bhrigu Lake

Lake in Himachal Pradesh, India

Bhrigu Lake or Brighu Lake is a lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Gulaba village.[1] It can be reached by trekking either from Vashisht temple, which is famous for its hot water springs, close to the town of Manali. It is named after Maharishi Bhrigu. [citation needed]

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Legend has it that the sage used to meditate near the lake and hence it has been rendered sacred.[2] It lies on the various trek routes of the region.

  • This is Bhrigu lake situated at approx. 14,200 ft (4,300 m) located near Rohtang Pass, Kullu in the Himalayas
  • Frozen Brighu lake

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References

  1. [1]
    "BHRIGU LAKE TREK". HP Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  2. [2]
    Krishnamurthy, K V; Pullaiah, T; Bahadur, Bir (September 2017). Ethnobotany of India, Volume 4: Western and Central Himalayas. Apple Academic Press. p. Apple Academic Press. ISBN 9781771885515. Retrieved 3 March 2024.


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