Prashar Lake Travel Guide
The pleasant window is about April to June and the clear autumn ; winter brings a snow trek, and the monsoon brings slippery trails and landslide risk.
The best time to visit Prashar Lake
The pleasant window is about April to June and the clear autumn; winter brings a snow trek, and the monsoon brings slippery trails and landslide risk.
- April to June for green meadowsThe loveliest early window at Prashar is roughly April to June, when the snow has cleared from the meadows, the grass turns green, and the days are mild and pleasant, with clear views to the snow peaks. The high road is open and the trek easy and dry, so this is a fine time for families, pilgrims and trekkers alike. For most travellers, and especially first timers, this bright, green season is the ideal window for a Prashar Lake visit.
- Autumn for clear, golden daysAfter the monsoon, into about September to November, the air is washed clean and the meadows turn golden, with sharp views to the Dhauladhar range and thinning crowds, a beautiful and calmer time to visit. The days are pleasant and the nights turn cold as autumn deepens, so carry warm layers. For crisp light, golden meadows and clear mountain views, these autumn weeks are among the finest of the whole year at the sacred lake.
- Winter for the snow trekFrom about December to March, Prashar and its trail lie under snow, making it a popular and beautiful winter snow trek, when the high road is often closed and the walk up through the white forest and meadow is the only way. It is cold and needs proper gear and care, but the snow-clad lake and temple are magical. Winter suits prepared trekkers and snow lovers more than casual day trippers, who are better served by the green seasons.
- The green, slippery monsoonThe monsoon, about July to September, brings rain, drifting mist and the greenest meadows to Prashar, atmospheric but often cloudy, with the views coming and going. The rain also makes the trail slippery and brings a risk of landslides on the mountain road, so travel needs flexibility and care then. If you come in the monsoon, keep your plans loose, watch the weather and the road, and take the wet trail slowly and sensibly.
Prashar is loveliest in the pleasant months of about April to June and the clear autumn of September to November, green or golden and easy to reach. From about December to March it becomes a beautiful winter snow trek for the well-prepared, with the high road often closed. The monsoon, July to September, brings green and mist but slippery trails and landslide risk on the road. Whenever you come, carry warm layers, as the lake is cold at over 2,700 metres once the sun drops.
How to reach Prashar Lake, by road or trek
Reach Prashar by a mountain road about 49 km from Mandi, or by the easy trek from Baggi village, with Mandi the gateway town.
Prashar Lake can be reached by road, on a mountain drive of about 49 km from Mandi town up through forest and meadow, a route that suits families, pilgrims and those who would rather not trek. The road is narrow and winding and can be rough in places, so a sturdy vehicle and a careful driver are wise. In the green seasons you can drive almost to the lake, making Prashar an easy day trip or overnight from Mandi for all kinds of traveller.
The classic way for trekkers is the walk up from near Baggi village, about 27 km from Mandi, climbing gently through forest and meadow to the lake in a walk of roughly 7 to 8 km each way. It is an easy trek, popular with beginners and backpackers, often done with a night camping near the lake. The trek is the more rewarding approach for those who can walk it, with lovely forest and meadow along the way to the sacred lake.
Either way, you first reach the old temple town of Mandi, on the Beas river, well connected by road from Delhi, Chandigarh, Kullu and Manali, and a worthwhile stop in its own right. The nearest airport is the Kullu-Manali airport at Bhuntar, and the nearest narrow gauge railhead is at Joginder Nagar, but most travellers reach Mandi by road. From Mandi, the drive or the trek up to Prashar is the final, beautiful leg of the journey.
At the lake there is little more than the temple, the rest house and simple camps, so most people either camp near the meadow, stay in the basic rest house, or visit for the day and return to Mandi. A hired car for the drive up, or a local trek operator for the walk and camping, is the usual way. For a family, driving up and back in a day, or one easy overnight, is the simplest and most comfortable plan.
Prashar suits both styles of traveller: you can drive up the mountain road about 49 km from Mandi, good for families and pilgrims, or take the easy trek of roughly 7 to 8 km each way from near Baggi village, good for trekkers and backpackers. Either way you reach the old temple town of Mandi first, the gateway on the Beas. In winter the high road is often closed and the trek is the only way, so plan the approach to suit the season and your group.
The sacred lake, the temple and the floating island
The draws are the sacred Prashar Lake and its floating island, the old three-storey pagoda temple, and the meadows and Dhauladhar views.
- The sacred lake and floating islandThe heart of the visit is the small, still, sacred Prashar Lake itself, held holy by local people, with its famous round floating island of matted vegetation that slowly drifts across the water, and a depth that has never been reliably measured. To sit by the quiet lake in its high meadow, watch the island shift and the peaks reflected in the water, is a serene and slightly mysterious experience, the essence of Prashar and quite unlike any ordinary hill lake.
- The old pagoda templeOn the bank stands the beautiful old three-storey pagoda-style temple dedicated to the sage Parashar, or Prashar Rishi, said to have been built around the 13th to 14th century, by tradition by Raja Ban Sen of Mandi. Its distinctive tiered wooden roof and fine carving make it a striking example of the old Himachali temple craft, and a living place of worship. Visit it quietly and with respect, for both its beauty and the deep faith it holds beside the sacred lake.
- The meadows and Dhauladhar viewsThe lake and temple sit in wide high meadows with grand views toward the snow peaks of the Dhauladhar range, a beautiful and open setting that is half the pleasure of coming. Walk the meadows, take in the sweep of mountains, and enjoy the space and clean air far above the valleys. Whether you camp a night or visit for the day, the setting itself, the green or golden grass beneath the snows, is one of the loveliest in the Mandi hills.
- Mandi town, the gatewayOn the way to or from Prashar, give time to the old temple town of Mandi on the Beas river, sometimes called the Varanasi of the hills for its many old stone temples and its riverside ghats. Its ancient shrines, the bustling bazaar and the river make it a rewarding stop and a fine contrast to the high sacred lake. Seeing Mandi as well as Prashar turns a single lake trip into a richer taste of this old corner of Himachal.
The lake and the pagoda temple at Prashar are sacred to local people, not just a scenic trek spot. Keep the lake and meadows clean, do not litter, bathe in or throw anything into the holy water, behave quietly and respectfully at the temple, remove your shoes and follow local custom where asked, and ask before photographing worshippers or the sanctum. A visit made with that reverence honours a place the hills hold sacred, and is far richer than a hurried selfie by the water.
The experiences that make Prashar Lake
Do the easy trek, camp under the stars, visit the temple, and use Prashar within a Mandi and Kullu trip.
- Do the easy trekFor those who can walk it, the gentle trek up from near Baggi village, roughly 7 to 8 km each way through forest and meadow, is the loveliest way to reach Prashar, an easy trek suited to beginners and backpackers. Go at a relaxed pace, enjoy the forest and the opening mountain views, and arrive at the sacred lake on foot as pilgrims and trekkers have for generations. It is one of the most accessible and rewarding short treks in the Mandi hills.
- Camp under the starsA favourite Prashar experience is to camp a night in the high meadow near the lake, with the temple, the peaks and, on a clear night, a brilliant canopy of stars far from any town light. Simple camps operate in the green seasons, or trekkers bring their own gear. A night at Prashar, with the cold clean air and the quiet of the sacred lake, is magical, though you must be prepared for the cold at this height and camp responsibly, leaving no trace.
- Visit the temple and lake with respectTake time simply to sit by the sacred lake, watch the floating island, and visit the old pagoda temple to the sage Parashar with quiet respect. This is a holy place as much as a scenic one, and to slow down, honour the temple and the lake, and take in the stillness is a real part of the experience. Keep the meadow and water clean, and treat Prashar as the pilgrimage site it is, not merely a trekking backdrop.
- Make Prashar part of a Mandi tripPrashar is best enjoyed alongside the old temple town of Mandi and the wider Kullu and Mandi valleys, an easy add on to a Kullu, Manali or Tirthan journey. Give a day to Mandi's ancient temples and river, and a day or overnight to Prashar, and you have a rich, varied few days. Seen this way, as part of a Mandi and Kullu circuit, the sacred lake means far more than a single trek ticked off in isolation.
The Prashar trek is gentle and suited to beginners, but it still climbs above 2,700 metres, so do not treat it as a walk in the park: carry water and warm layers, wear good shoes, start early, and go at an easy pace, especially if you have come quickly from the plains. In winter the snow makes it a proper cold-weather trek needing gear and care. Respect the height and the weather, and this easy walk stays a pure pleasure.
Where to stay, and how long to give it
Stay in a camp at the lake or a hotel in Mandi, and give Prashar and Mandi about two to three days.
- Camps and the rest house at the lakeAt Prashar itself the options are simple, a basic rest house and seasonal tented camps in the meadow near the lake, suited to those who want the magic of dawn and dusk and a night of stars at the sacred lake. Comforts are minimal and the nights cold, so come prepared with warm gear. Staying up at the lake, after the day visitors have gone, rewards you with the meadow and the temple at their most peaceful and beautiful.
- Mandi town for comfortFor more comfort and choice, base in the old town of Mandi, with its range of hotels and guest houses, its ancient temples and its riverside character, and visit Prashar as a day trip or one easy overnight. Mandi is a rewarding place to stay in its own right, well connected and full of history. For families and those who prefer a proper bed and a lively town in the evening, Mandi is the sensible and pleasant base for a Prashar trip.
- Give Prashar and Mandi two to three daysPrashar itself is a day trip or one overnight, but with the gateway town of Mandi it deserves about two to three days: a day for Mandi's temples and river, a day or overnight for the drive or trek to the sacred lake, and time for the mountain roads. Do not rush it into a single frantic dash; give the lake, the temple and the old town the couple of unhurried days that make a satisfying little Himachal trip.
- Fit it into a Kullu tripPrashar sits handily between the plains and the Kullu valley, so weave it into a wider Himachal journey: Mandi and Prashar on the way up to or down from Kullu, Manali or the Tirthan valley. Spreading these across several days turns a lone lake trek into a rich, varied trip through old temple towns, sacred lakes, and the green valleys and mountains of central Himachal, one of the gentler and most rewarding corners of the state.
Choose your base by your taste: camp or take the basic rest house up at Prashar for the magic of dawn, dusk and starlit nights at the sacred lake, coming prepared for the cold, or base in the comfortable old town of Mandi and visit the lake by day, which suits families best. Give Prashar and Mandi about two to three unhurried days, and weave them into a wider Kullu or Tirthan trip rather than rushing the sacred lake in isolation.
A gentle guide to the cost of a Prashar trip
The journey, a hired vehicle or a guided trek, and camping are the main costs; Prashar is fairly affordable, and it helps to carry cash.
- Getting there and upThe main costs of a Prashar trip are usually the journey to Mandi, by bus or hired car from Delhi, Chandigarh or Kullu, and the final leg up to the lake, either a hired vehicle for the mountain road or a guided trek with camping. The bus to Mandi is very affordable, and the choice of driving up or trekking, and whether you camp, largely sets the budget for the last, beautiful stretch to the sacred lake.
- Trek, guide and campingThe easy trek itself is cheap to do, and a local guide or a trek package, with camping gear and meals at the lake, adds a modest, worthwhile cost, especially for beginners or in the snow season. Simple camps in the meadow and the basic rest house are affordable. Budget a little for a guide, camping and gear if you hire it, and the walk and a night at Prashar are well within reach of a modest trip.
- Simple stays in MandiIf you base in Mandi and day-trip the lake, the town has stays to suit every budget, from cheap guest houses to comfortable hotels, with honest, affordable food. This keeps costs down and gives comfort, and Mandi itself is inexpensive to enjoy. Choose your base and style, camping at the lake or a hotel in town, to suit your budget, and Prashar can be a very affordable, rewarding trip either way.
- Carry cashCash machines are limited to Mandi and the larger towns and can be unreliable, and there is nothing at the lake, so carry enough cash from Mandi for the trek, camps, guide and any local rides, as mobile payment fails where the signal is weak. Draw it in town before you head up. As so often in the hills, a little cash in hand for the mountain leg saves trouble far from any working bank up at the sacred lake.
Practical tips: the road, the trek and the sacred lake
A few facts help: check the season and road, choose drive or trek to suit your group, respect the holy lake, and carry cash and warm gear.
- Check the season and the roadPlan around the season: the pleasant months of about April to June and the clear autumn are best, winter turns Prashar into a snow trek with the high road often closed, and the monsoon brings slippery trails and landslide risk on the mountain road. Check the road and trail conditions before you set out, keep your plans flexible, and do not drive the rough high road or walk the snowy trail without care, a sturdy vehicle or proper gear and a guide.
- Choose drive or trek to suit your groupDecide in advance whether to drive up or trek, to suit your group: families, pilgrims and older travellers can drive up the mountain road in the green seasons, while trekkers and backpackers will prefer the easy walk from Baggi, often with a night camping. In winter, the road is usually closed and the trek is the only way. Matching the approach to your party and the season is the key to a smooth and happy Prashar visit.
- Respect the sacred lakeTreat Prashar as the holy place it is: keep the lake and meadows clean, carry out all your rubbish, do not litter, bathe in or pollute the sacred water, and behave quietly and respectfully at the old temple, removing your shoes and following local custom. Camp responsibly and leave no trace. This is a pilgrimage site revered by the hills, and treating it with care and reverence, rather than as a party or selfie spot, honours the place and its people.
- Carry cash, warm gear and waterCome prepared for a high, remote spot: carry enough cash from Mandi, warm layers even in summer for the cold nights at the lake, good shoes, water and any personal medicines, and download maps in advance, as mobile signal is patchy up the mountain. Take the altitude of over 2,700 metres sensibly on the trek. A little preparation on cash, warmth, water and footwear makes a Prashar trip smooth and comfortable far from any town.
Two things shape a good Prashar trip: respect and season. Treat the lake and temple as the sacred place they are, keeping the water and meadows clean and behaving with reverence, not as a party spot. And plan around the season, the green months to drive or trek easily, winter for a prepared snow trek with the road closed, and the monsoon with care for slippery trails and landslides. Come reverent and well timed, and Prashar rewards you richly.
Safety at Prashar Lake
Prashar is a safe, gentle place; the cares are the rough road, the altitude and cold, the winter snow trek, and the lake itself.
- Mind the rough mountain roadThe high road up to Prashar is narrow, winding and rough in places, and in snow or monsoon can be slippery or affected by landslides, so if you drive up use a sturdy vehicle and a careful, experienced hill driver, travel by day, and do not attempt it in bad conditions. Check whether the road is open, especially in winter, before setting out. Handled with a good driver and sensible timing, the drive is safe as well as scenic.
- Take the altitude and cold seriouslyThough the trek is easy, Prashar sits above 2,700 metres, high enough to feel the thin air and cold, so carry water and warm layers, go at an easy pace, and do not push on if you feel unwell at altitude. The nights at the lake are cold even in summer and bitter in winter, so proper warm gear is essential, especially if you camp. Respecting the height and the cold keeps this gentle trek a safe and happy one.
- The winter snow trek needs gearThe popular winter snow trek to Prashar, from about December to March, is beautiful but a real cold-weather trek: the trail is snowbound, the road usually closed, and the cold serious. Do it with proper snow gear, good boots, and ideally a guide or a trek group, not casually, and turn back if the weather closes in. Beginners are welcome in summer, but the winter trek deserves respect and preparation to be enjoyed safely.
- The lake and the ordinary careTreat the sacred lake with care as well as respect, keep children back from the water's edge and the steep meadow slopes, and do not swim in or enter the holy water. Beyond this, Prashar and Mandi are safe, friendly and welcoming, with the usual care over belongings on buses and in camps. Solo travellers, including women, generally find the area safe with normal precautions. With simple mountain sense, Prashar is a gentle and rewarding place.
Prashar Lake for every kind of traveller
Prashar suits beginner trekkers, families, pilgrims and campers, with a little care over the road, the altitude and the season.
- Beginner trekkers and backpackersPrashar is one of the best beginner treks in Himachal, an easy, short walk from Baggi through forest and meadow to a sacred lake, with camping and grand views, perfect for a first Himalayan trek or a weekend from the plains. Go in the green seasons for an easy dry walk, or in winter for a prepared snow trek. For backpackers and new trekkers wanting a gentle, rewarding introduction to the mountains, Prashar is hard to beat.
- Families and easy day trippersFor families and those who would rather not trek, the option to drive up to Prashar in the green seasons makes the sacred lake accessible to all, an easy day trip or overnight from Mandi with the temple, the lake and the meadows, and no hard walking. Keep children back from the water and the slopes, choose the pleasant seasons, and it is a lovely, gentle family outing to a beautiful high lake without the effort of a serious trek.
- Pilgrims and culture seekersFor pilgrims and those drawn to culture and faith, Prashar is a genuine sacred site, the old pagoda temple to the sage Parashar beside a holy lake, set among the mountains, and paired with the ancient temple town of Mandi below. Visit with reverence, take in the old craft of the temple and the deep local devotion, and see Mandi's many shrines too. It is a rewarding spiritual and cultural journey, far beyond a mere scenic trek.
- Campers and snow loversFor campers and snow lovers, Prashar offers a magical high meadow to camp in under the stars in the green seasons, and a beautiful, popular snow trek in winter when the lake and temple lie under white. Come prepared for the cold and camp responsibly, leaving no trace at the sacred lake. Whether for a starlit summer night or a snowy winter walk, Prashar is one of the loveliest and most accessible camping and snow-trek spots in the Mandi hills.
A suggested Mandi plan around Prashar Lake
A graded plan: Mandi, Prashar Lake and the Kullu valley over about three to four days, an easy Himachal loop.
- Day 1: arrive and see MandiArrive at the old temple town of Mandi, likely by bus or car from Delhi, Chandigarh or Kullu, and settle in. Give the day to resting after the journey and exploring Mandi's ancient stone temples, its riverside ghats on the Beas and its lively bazaar, the town sometimes called the Varanasi of the hills. This gentle start sets up the sacred lake and eases you into the region, and Mandi itself is a rewarding introduction to the Mandi hills.
- Day 2: up to Prashar LakeGive the second day to Prashar, either driving up the mountain road from Mandi in the green seasons, or trekking the easy route from near Baggi with a night camping at the lake. Spend time by the sacred lake and its floating island, visit the old pagoda temple with respect, and take in the meadows and the Dhauladhar views. Camp a starlit night at the lake, or return to Mandi in the evening, as your plan and the season allow.
- Day 3: return and onward to KulluOn the third day, come down from Prashar, and either relax back in Mandi or continue up the valley toward Kullu, Manali or the Tirthan valley to extend the trip, as Prashar sits handily on the way. This makes the sacred lake a natural part of a wider Himachal journey rather than a lone stop. Enjoy the drive up the beautiful Beas valley, and carry the calm of the high lake on into the next part of your trip.
- Day 4: relax or travel onGive a final day to a relaxed morning, whether resting in Mandi, exploring more of its temples, or settling into your next Kullu valley base. Over about three to four days, this easy loop, Mandi, Prashar Lake and the road on to Kullu, gives the best of the region, an old temple town, a sacred high lake and the green valleys, without rushing, a gentle and rewarding central Himachal trip for all kinds of traveller.
The real questions travellers ask about Prashar Lake
Short, honest answers to the questions that come up again and again before a Prashar trip.
- How do I get there, and when to go?Reach Prashar via the old town of Mandi, then either drive up the mountain road about 49 km, or trek the easy route roughly 7 to 8 km each way from near Baggi village. The best time is about April to June and the clear autumn; winter is a beautiful snow trek with the road often closed, and the monsoon brings slippery trails and landslide risk. Reach Mandi by road from Delhi, Chandigarh or Kullu, and choose drive or trek to suit your group and the season.
- Can I drive up, or must I trek?You can do either. In the green seasons the mountain road lets families and pilgrims drive almost to the lake, a good option for those who would rather not walk, though the road is rough and needs a sturdy vehicle and careful driver. Trekkers can take the easy, popular walk from Baggi, often with a night camping. In winter the road is usually closed and the snow trek is the only way. Choose the approach that fits your party and the season.
- What is the floating island, and how deep is the lake?Prashar Lake has a round floating island of matted vegetation that slowly drifts across the water, one of its famous mysteries, and a depth that has never been reliably measured, so no one knows for certain how deep the sacred lake is. These give Prashar its air of wonder. Enjoy the mystery from the bank with respect, keep the holy water clean, and do not enter or disturb the lake, which is revered by the local people.
- Is Prashar good for families and beginners?Yes, on both counts. Families can drive up in the green seasons for an easy visit to the lake, temple and meadows with no hard walking, keeping children back from the water and slopes. Beginners will find the trek from Baggi one of the gentlest and most rewarding short treks in Himachal. Choose the green seasons for the easiest visit, come prepared for the altitude and cold, and Prashar suits families and new trekkers alike.
Planning Prashar Lake from abroad
For overseas visitors, Prashar is a gentle, sacred Himalayan lake reached through Delhi, Chandigarh and Mandi, an easy trek or drive.
- Route in through Delhi or ChandigarhFrom abroad, fly into Delhi and continue by road to Mandi, or via Chandigarh, then drive or trek up to Prashar. No permit is needed. Allow a comfortable few days for the mountain roads and the lake, rather than rushing. Delhi and Chandigarh are the natural gateways, and the drive up the Beas valley to the old temple town of Mandi, and on to the sacred lake, is a gentle and beautiful introduction to central Himachal for a visitor from abroad.
- An easy sacred lake and trekFor an overseas visitor, Prashar offers an easy, meaningful taste of the Indian Himalayas, a sacred high lake with an old pagoda temple, reached by a gentle trek or a mountain drive, and paired with the ancient temple town of Mandi. It is far less crowded and commercial than the famous hill stations, and needs no hard trekking. Combined with Mandi and the Kullu valley, it makes a lovely, low-effort Himalayan trip well suited to visitors from abroad.
- Come in the pleasant seasonTime an overseas trip for the pleasant months of about April to June or the clear autumn, when the drive and trek are easy, avoiding the peak monsoon landslides and, unless you want the snow trek, the deep winter when the road is closed. Carry warm layers for the cold nights at the lake and good shoes. A little planning around the season and the road makes for a smooth and rewarding Prashar trip from abroad.
- Respect the holy lakeOverseas visitors should treat Prashar as the sacred site it is: keep the lake and meadows clean, behave with reverence at the temple, remove your shoes and follow local custom, and do not enter or pollute the holy water. This is a living pilgrimage place, not just a scenic lake. Coming with that respect, and with realistic expectations of simple facilities and cold nights, an overseas visitor finds Prashar a genuine and rewarding Himalayan experience.
Money, connectivity and timing for overseas visitors
Carry cash, expect patchy signal up the mountain, time the trip for the pleasant seasons, and arrange the trek or drive in advance.
- Carry cash from Mandi or the plainsDraw plenty of Indian rupees in cash in Delhi, Chandigarh or Mandi before heading up to Prashar, as cash machines are limited to the towns and there is nothing at the lake, and the trek, camps, guide and local transport are largely cash matters. For a visitor from abroad who cannot easily solve a money problem up a mountain, arriving with enough cash for the whole trip is simply sensible preparation for a smooth Prashar visit.
- Expect patchy signalMobile coverage is reasonable in Mandi but patchy up the mountain and at the lake, and foreign SIMs may not work well, so download maps and details in town, get an Indian prepaid SIM if you can, and tell family you may be briefly out of touch. Treat the disconnection as part of the mountain calm. Do not rely on a strong signal at the sacred lake or on the trail, and plan your logistics in advance.
- Time it wellPlan the trip for the pleasant months of about April to June or the clear autumn, avoiding the peak monsoon, when the road and trail are risky, and, unless you specifically want the snow trek, the deep winter when the high road is closed. This is both the loveliest and the easiest window for the lake. Build a little buffer for the mountain roads and the weather, and keep the days unhurried after a long journey from abroad.
- Arrange the trek or driveFor an overseas visitor, it helps to arrange the final leg in advance, a reliable driver and sturdy vehicle for the mountain road, or a good local trek operator with camping for the walk, especially for the winter snow trek. This takes the worry out of the rough road or the snowy trail and ensures proper gear and guidance. With the approach arranged and the season well chosen, a Prashar trip is easy and rewarding for visitors from abroad.
A pagoda temple, a drifting island, and unmeasured water
High in the hills above the old temple town of Mandi, in a fold of green meadow beneath the snows, lies a small, still, sacred lake that the people of the region have revered for centuries. This is Prashar, named for the ancient sage Parashar, who is said to have meditated here, and on its bank stands a beautiful old temple built in the tiered pagoda style of the Himachal hills, its wooden roofs rising in three storeys, its beams carved by craftsmen of the thirteenth or fourteenth century in the time of the rajas of Mandi. Two mysteries have always clung to the lake. Upon its surface floats a round island of matted grass and reed, which drifts slowly from place to place, so that it is never quite where you last saw it, and which the local people say moves of its own accord. And no one has ever been able to measure how deep the water is; divers have gone down and found no bottom, and so the lake keeps its depth a secret still. To reach Prashar you climb, either by a rough mountain road or, better, on an easy trek up through forest and meadow, and when you arrive at the high green bowl with its still water, its drifting island and its old pagoda temple against the backdrop of the snow peaks, you understand why the hills hold it sacred. It is a place to sit quietly by the water, to honour the little temple, and to feel the deep, patient stillness of a lake that has watched the seasons turn beneath the Himalaya for longer than anyone can say.
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