A floating island on a lake at 2,730 m with a thirteenth-century pagoda temple beside it, and the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal both visible from the ridge.
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Prashar Lake, planned for you
Day-by-day timings, the route, what each part costs, where to sleep and eat, and a checklist. One PDF that works offline: print it, or send it to everyone going.
- Day 1 Prashar Lake: the trek
- TravelBase: Mandi, 50 km
- PermitPermits and entry
- On the trailMedium trek to 2,730 m₹2,200
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The route
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On the map
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The climb
How to reach the start
Bus to Mandi, then a shared cab to Baggi village where the trail starts.
Step 3 of 6Next: Permits↓Permits and rules
Rules change. Check the park office or official booking system before you travel.
Step 4 of 6Next: Gear↓What to carry
What it costs
Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 6 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.
Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Mandi is extra.
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Questions people ask
How hard is the Prashar Lake trek?
Medium grade. It takes 2 days and climbs to about 2,730 m. A floating island on a lake at 2,730 m with a thirteenth-century pagoda temple beside it, and the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal both visible from the ridge.
Do I need a permit for Prashar Lake?
None. There is a temple guesthouse at the top.
How do I reach the Prashar Lake trek?
Bus to Mandi, then a shared cab to Baggi village where the trail starts. Base: Mandi, 50 km.
What is the best season for Prashar Lake?
Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec.
How much does the Prashar Lake trek cost?
From about ₹2,200 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.
What should I carry?
Warm layers, torch, tent if the guesthouse is full.
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Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we don't sell packages or bookings, we take no commission, and we link to maps and official sites, never to booking sites. Every guide is free; our only paid products are optional downloadable trip plans and itineraries. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.
By Gokul · Updated 6 October 2026 · Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Nishita Rana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
