Bhrigu Lake

Bhrigu Lake or Brighu Lake is a lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from Gulaba village.^[1] It can be reached by trekking either from Vashisht temple, which is famous for its hot water springs, close to the town of Manali, or from Gulaba, on the way to Rohtang Pass. It is named after Maharshi Bhrigu.

LocationKullu, Himachal Pradesh, India

Coordinates32.29342°N 77.24249°E / 32.29342; 77.24249

TypeHigh altitude lake

Primary inflowsGlacier and snow melt

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Brighu Lake
Brighu Lake in Himachal Pradesh (India) during the months of May-June.
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Location	Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, India
Coordinates	32.29342°N 77.24249°E / 32.29342; 77.24249
Type	High altitude lake
Primary inflows	Glacier and snow melt
Primary outflows	None
Max. length	N/A
Surface elevation	4,235 m (13,894 ft)
Website	hptdc.gov.in

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Legend has it that the sage used to meditate near the lake and hence it has been rendered sacred.^[2] It lies on the various trek routes of the region.