Prashar Lake Trek
also Parashar Lake, Prashar Lake Trek
Prashar Lake is a 2-day trek in Mandi (Dhauladhar foothills), Himachal Pradesh, topping out at 2,730 m. On TrekBaba's normalized scale — the same formula applied to every trek in this catalogue — it scores 15.4/100, which puts it in the Easy band: a first Himalayan trek is realistic here if you can walk for several hours a day. With a high point of 2,730 m, altitude sickness is unlikely to be the limiting factor.
Operator says Easy — normalized grade: Easy.
Photo: Yogeshvhora · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Explore the route
Scrub the trail — satellite view, live altitude. 4.5 km
Approximate route. No surveyed track exists for this trek yet, so the line joins its real waypoint coordinates directly — treat it as a shape, not a trail. Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics | Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Prashar Lake route, point by point
3 recorded points from Baggi to Prashar ridge (above the lake) over about 5 km. Operators' day splits vary — compare them below.
- Day 1BaggiRoadhead · 1,630 m
- Day 1Prashar LakeLake · 2,730 m
- Day 1Prashar ridge (above the lake)Viewpoint · 2,730 m8 peaks in view
Why Prashar Lake is graded Easy
- Max altitude 2,730 m — altitude is weighted 35% and non-linearly, because AMS risk climbs steeply above ~3,500 m.
- Total ascent 1,100 m over 2 days — how much climbing your legs actually do.
- Longest day 8 km (about 4.5 h) — one brutal day makes a trek harder than the average does.
- Trail type: graded — exposure (snow, scree, ice, pass crossings) is weighted 35%, the same as altitude.
Score 15.4/100. Bands: Easy <40 · Moderate <64 · Difficult <85 · Very Difficult ≥85. How the formula works. Next step up: Triund.
What you'll see from Prashar ridge (above the lake)
From Prashar ridge (above the lake), a line-of-sight computation over the terrain model proves Basuber (4,833 m), Barohi (4,330 m), Bhekhlu (4,099 m), Khalkhundu Tibba (4,290 m), Hargaren (3,795 m) and Kobri (4,124 m) are actually visible — not merely nearby. The model looks 40 km out, so a famous giant further away (Kangchenjunga from the Singalila ridge, say) is not listed even where it is visible.
Only peaks proven visible by line-of-sight over the terrain — not nearby-but-blocked ones — placed by true bearing and sized by how much they fill the view.
Dawn & dusk from Prashar ridge (above the lake)
In August, sunrise breaks right behind Barohi at 05:46 — from Prashar ridge (above the lake).
- Barohi1°
- Hargaren9°
Nothing lines up this month.
Nothing lines up this month.
- Kobri11°
- Barohi35°
Sun times and azimuths come from the NOAA solar-position equations for this viewpoint's GPS; the peak bearings are our own viewshed moat. Times assume a flat horizon — a ridge to your east delays real first light on the ground, often by 20–60 minutes, while a high summit opposite catches it a few minutes early. The 12° and 35° bands are editorial choices, not physics: a peak 90° from the sun is side-lit, which is often the better photograph.
Best time to do Prashar Lake
The best months for Prashar Lake are March–June and September–November. December–February are shoulder season — doable, with more weather risk. July–August are risky (Jul–Aug: slippery forest trail, leeches, washouts on the Baggi road). Expect snow on the trail in December–February. Reanalysis climate data for the route's own altitude puts the coldest camp night at about -10 °C in January, and the warmest daytime high near 20 °C in June.
Jul–Aug: slippery forest trail, leeches, washouts on the Baggi road
What the thermometer actually does up there
Computed from 10 years of Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (2016–2025), with every sample point lapse-rate-downscaled to its true altitude — this is Prashar Lake at 2,730 m, not the valley town. Temperatures are downscaled to the point; wet and snow days come back at the reanalysis grid scale (~10 km), so read them as weather over the area. A climate estimate, not a forecast.
Prashar Lake trek cost — operators compared
Prashar Lake costs ₹2,199–₹3,500 per person with an organised operator (6 of 8 listed operators publish a price; the cheapest captured is Thrillophilia). That works out to roughly ₹1,500 per trek day. Fees typically cover meals, tents and guides from the base village; transport from the railhead, gear rental and permits vary — see the inclusion grid below. Prices are read from each operator's own page (latest capture 2026-09-22) and link straight to it.
- ₹2,199as of 2026-09-22
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- 2
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- ₹2,499as of 2026-09-22
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- Easy to Moderate
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- ₹2,999as of 2026-09-22
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- ₹3,000as of 2026-09-22
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- Easy to Moderate
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- ₹3,499as of 2026-09-22
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- Easy to Moderate
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- ₹3,500as of 2026-09-22
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- 3
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- Easy to Moderate
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Operators self-declare difficulty. TrekBaba grades every trek by one formula — normalized: Easy. We link out to each operator; we never copy their words or photos. Prices were read from each operator's own page on the date shown — confirm with the operator before booking. Where we have read a price more than once, the sparkline is our own dated capture log, not the operator's.
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How to reach Prashar Lake & staying safe
To reach Prashar Lake, the nearest railhead is Kiratpur Sahib and the nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu). The road ends at Baggi (a road also reaches the lake), near Mandi, which is where the walking starts. Withdraw cash before Mandi — it is the last dependable ATM. The last reliable shop is at Baggi.
No dedicated acclimatization day is needed at this altitude, but a steady first day still helps. At its most remote point the route is about 0.4 hours from the nearest drivable road (near Baggi) — a floor for any evacuation, not a promise. The nearest hospital is Zonal Hospital, Mandi, 30 km from the trailhead. Water: Streams on the forest trail; the lake is sacred — buy water at the temple shops.
How far you are from a road
Computed against our own route line and the OpenStreetMap drivable road network over Copernicus GLO-30 elevations: hours = (crowfly_km x 1.4) / 4.0 + max(0, elev_point - elev_road) / 600 [terrain factor 1.4, 4 km/h walking, 600 m/h descent]. It is a floor, not a promise — a real evacuation with a casualty is slower, and a crow-fly line ignores what stands between you and the road. Read it as relative remoteness: which part of this trek commits you. Nearest drivable ways: Parasar Lake Road - Partly paved, Parasar Lake Road - Partly paved, Parashar Tunga Mata Trail.
Estimated, not measured. Remoteness is computed from our own route geometry against the OpenStreetMap drivable road network (motorway-track) and Copernicus GLO-30 elevations; mobile coverage is a terrain line-of-sight estimate, not a carrier guarantee. Treat both as planning aids.
Prashar Lake permits & restrictions
Permit required: No · HP Forest Dept (no permit; the lake and temple are managed by the temple committee)
Crowding, and where to go instead
When the interest arrives, relative to this trek's own busiest month (June).
A percentile of trailing-12-month English Wikipedia pageviews for Prashar_Lake (44 months observed)— measured within TrekBaba's own catalogue, bots excluded. It is a proxy for attention, not headcount.
Same state, within one difficulty band, and at least half the peaks — and quieter: it scores 26/100 against this trek's 77.
Prashar Lake trek FAQ
How difficult is the Prashar Lake trek?
Prashar Lake is graded Easy (15.4/100) on TrekBaba's normalized scale, which weighs max altitude (2,730 m), total ascent (1,100 m), the longest day (8 km) and terrain exposure identically for every trek. Operators label it "Easy".
What is the best time to do Prashar Lake?
March–June and September–November. December–February are shoulder season — doable, with more weather risk. July–August are risky (Jul–Aug: slippery forest trail, leeches, washouts on the Baggi road). Expect snow on the trail in December–February. Reanalysis climate data for the route's own altitude puts the coldest camp night at about -10 °C in January, and the warmest daytime high near 20 °C in June.
How much does the Prashar Lake trek cost?
Between ₹2,199 and ₹3,500 per person with an operator, based on 6 published prices captured from operator pages (latest 2026-09-22). The cheapest listed is Thrillophilia.
How many days does Prashar Lake take?
2 days is the standard itinerary; operators run it as 2/3 days including travel from the base town. The longest walking day is 8 km (~4.5 h).
What is the maximum altitude of Prashar Lake?
2,730 m (8,957 ft), which TrekBaba rates as low AMS risk.
Is a permit required for Prashar Lake?
No permit is required (HP Forest Dept (no permit; the lake and temple are managed by the temple committee)).
Which operators run Prashar Lake?
Thrillophilia, Moxtain, Trekkers of India, Himalayan Hikers, MadTrek, Himalaya Shelter, Bikat Adventures, Universal Adventures list Prashar Lake. Each is linked to its own trek page above with the captured price, days and inclusions.
How do I reach the Prashar Lake trailhead?
To reach Prashar Lake, the nearest railhead is Kiratpur Sahib and the nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu). The road ends at Baggi (a road also reaches the lake), near Mandi, which is where the walking starts. Withdraw cash before Mandi — it is the last dependable ATM. The last reliable shop is at Baggi.
Is Prashar Lake suitable for beginners?
Yes. Prashar Lake is in the Easy band and is a sensible first Himalayan trek, provided you can walk 8 km in a day with a daypack.
Which peaks can you see from Prashar Lake?
From Prashar ridge (above the lake), a line-of-sight computation over the terrain model proves Basuber (4,833 m), Barohi (4,330 m), Bhekhlu (4,099 m), Khalkhundu Tibba (4,290 m), Hargaren (3,795 m) and Kobri (4,124 m) are actually visible — not merely nearby. The model looks 40 km out, so a famous giant further away (Kangchenjunga from the Singalila ridge, say) is not listed even where it is visible.
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Difficulty grade, peak horizon, per-camp climate, remoteness, sun alignment and the crowding index are all computed — the moats — and every one of them is an estimate, labelled as such where it appears. Found-fact and operator values are public approximations pending field + source verification, not citations. Peaks named on this page: Basuber, Barohi, Bhekhlu, Khalkhundu Tibba, Hargaren.