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Bhrigu Lake

Coordinates: 32°17′36″N 77°14′33″E / 32.29342°N 77.24249°E / 32.29342; 77.24249
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Brighu Lake
Brighu Lake in Himachal Pradesh (India) during the months of May-June.
Location of Brighu Lake within Himachal Pradesh
Location of Brighu Lake within Himachal Pradesh
Brighu Lake
Location of Brighu Lake within Himachal Pradesh
Location of Brighu Lake within Himachal Pradesh
Brighu Lake
LocationKullu, Himachal Pradesh, India
Coordinates32°17′36″N 77°14′33″E / 32.29342°N 77.24249°E / 32.29342; 77.24249
TypeHigh altitude lake
Primary inflowsGlacier and snow melt
Primary outflowsNone
Max. lengthN/A
Surface elevation4,235 m (13,894 ft)
Websitehptdc.gov.in

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]

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.

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References

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  1. ^ "BHRIGU LAKE TREK". Himalayan Frontiers. Himalayan Frontiers Culture & Adventure Tours. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  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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