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Dhankar Lake, Spiti Valley Overview

At a distance of 5 km from the Dhankar monastery that sits dangerously on a cliff, lies the Dhankar lake on the other side of the mountain. It takes about an hour to reach the lake after following a well marked trail from the monastery. If you spend enough time at the lake, you can see the sky change colors and reflect on the crystal-like lake, making it more spell binding each time, within a span of just a few hours.

Dhankar Lake Highlights

1. Dhankar Monastery

A five minute route from the Dhankar Lake via the Sichling-Dhankar Gompa will take you to the Dhankar Monastery. It is situated at an altitude of 3870 meters above sea and is considered to be one of t (Read More)he five most important Buddhist Centers. This monastery provides an insight into the history and culture of Buddhism and also offers a picturesque panoramic view of the entire Spiti Valley.

2. Trek to Dhankar Lake

The trek from Dhankar Village to the Lake is only about 5 km, but it is a difficult and tedious one. This trek takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. You must have adequate trekking equipment for this high-alti (Read More)tude trek. Carry enough food and water and necessary supply as the trekking route to the lake is not quite populated. You can also carry a stick or cane for better grip.

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Tips for visiting Dhanakar Lake:

  • You must carry an oxygen supply as this is a high-altitude area in order to avoid emergencies.
  • Carry an adequate amount of essential amenities because there are few to no shops around this area. 
  • Even if you are traveling during summer, you must carry winter clothes with you. 
  • Dhankar Lake has been enlisted as one of the 100 most endangered places on earth, therefore do not pollute this area or dump garbage into the lake.

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