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Lam Dal
Laam Dal
Shiva Trishula at the Lama Dal lake
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Location	Chamba district
Coordinates	32°20′12″N 76°19′51″E / 32.33667°N 76.33083°E / 32.33667; 76.33083
Lake type	High altitude lake
Basin countries	India
Surface elevation	3,960 m (12,990 ft)
References	Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.

Lam Dal or Laam Dal is a high altitude lake located in Piura Dhar of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 45 km from the town of Chamba at an elevation of about 3,960 metres (12,990 ft) above the sea level.

History

Lama Dal lake is held sacred to Lord Shiva. It is part of holy pilgrimage that is held in July/August based on Hindu calendar. Kareri Lake is situated just 3 km (air distance) south west. This lake is a moderate/advance trekking destination accessible via Ghera (road accessible) - Kareri - Kareri Lake and also via Mcleod Gung (road accessible) - Truid - Bagga trail.

References

1. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Dep.

External links

• Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department

v t e Lakes of Himachal Pradesh
Low-altitude lakes	Macchial Lake Renuka Lake
Mid-altitude lakes	Dal Lake Khajjiar Lake Kareri (Kumarwah) Lake Rewalsar Lake
High-altitude lakes	Prashar Lake Nako Lake Chandra Taal Suraj Tal Dhankar Lake Dashair Lake Brighu Lake Seruvalsar Lake Manimahesh Lake Ghadhasaru Lake Mahakali Lake Lama Dal Chander Naun Kareri Lake
Reservoirs	Maharana Pratap Sagar Pandoh Lake Gobind Sagar
Related topics	Hydrography of Himachal Pradesh
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