Dal Lake , Dharamshala ( Himachal Pradesh)

DAL LAKE , DHARAMSHALA

Dal lake is situated near to Tota-Rani village in Dharamshala , Himachal Pradesh . It is small and beautiful lake situated at a elevation of 1775 mtr above sea level . The lake is surrounded by deodar trees which are magnificent . There is a temple dedicated to lord Shiva on its bank . The  water of lake is greenish in colour . There are different kinds of fishes in the lake . The view of landscape and lake is very beautiful . It is very popular tourist spot/destination of Distt. Kangra . Tourists who visit Dharamshala , visit there to see the scenic beauty of lake .

Every year fair is organised in the month of September on the bank of dal Lake . This is the spiritual fair  because this fair is dedicated to the lord Shiva . On this day many Gaddi people ( Tribal people ) and also local people come there and attend this fair . Most of tourists visit there in the month of September .

It is about 8 km from Dharamshala and 3.5 km from Mcleodganj . If you travel with your family , friends etc. Then you can hire taxy from Dharamshala ( near ISBT ) and if you travel alone then you can reach Dal lake by your personal vehicle or hire vehicle ( bike , scooty etc. ). It is the best picnic and tourist spot/destination in Dharamshala ( Himachal Pradesh ) .

Best time to visit Dal Lake is between May to October because at this time of year , the wheather is pleasant . 

It is the major tourist attraction of Distt. Kangra , Himachal Pradesh . I have visited Dal Lake , last year . It is the best picnic and family destination to be visit . If you plan to visit Dharamshala and Mcleodganj etc ( in Kangra distt. ) then , must  visit Dal lake .