Manimahesh
Manimahesh Lake situated in the Pir
Panjal Range of the Himalayas. Manimahesh is a high altitude lake (4080 m.).
The Manimahesh Kailash peak that stands high close to the lake is believed to
be the abode of Lord Shiva (Hindu deity). This place is believed to be second
to the Lake Manasarovar in its religious significance.
The route to Manimahesh is via Chamba,
Himachal Pradesh, Bharmour and Hadsar. You van also avail helicopter seva , By
road you can goes till Hadsar. The rest
of the path is to be covered on foot. about 13 km of steep climb by the banks
of Manimahesh Ganga, which originates from the Manimahesh Kailash peak. During
the annual pilgrimage in August - September, numerous night-shelters and
eateries spring up by the trekking route. Night-shelter is also available at
village Dhancho, about 6 km from Hadsar on the way to Manimahesh, round the
year. Another less frequented trekking route originates from Holi, which is
connected to Chamba.
Named
Manimahesh
The name Manimahesh signifies a jewel
(Mani) on Lord Shiva's (Mahesh'es) crown. Local people claim that the moon-rays
reflected from the jewel can be seen from Manimahesh Lake on clear full-moon
nights (which is a rare occasion). It is more likely to be the light reflected
from the glacier that adorns the peak, like a serpent on Shiva's neck.
