
Mahakali Lake
Mahakali Lake :-
Mahakali Lake is a high altitude lake which lies between Sano and Gudial villages
of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. This lake remains frozen for 6 months
from November to April. The name of this lake is derived from the famous temple of
Maa Mahakali, located near the lake.
Location: Chamba District
Area:
Elevation: 4,080 m
Longitude: 76°20′02″ E (Wikipedia)
Latitude: 32°52′21″ N
Values and benefits: Tourism,
Cultural and Religious.
Source of Water: Rainfall, Glacial melt & Snowfall
Flora and Fauna:
Tree species: Chir Pine (Pinus roxburghii), Deodar, Fir, Spruce etc.
Animal species: Leopard, Himalayan Fox, Black Bear, Stripped Hyena, Goral,
Barking Deer, Hanuman Langur, Rhesus Monkey, Flying Squirrel etc.
Bird species: Black Eagle, Cinereous Vulture, Himalayan Griffon, Egyptian Vulture,
Lammergeier, Himalayan Monal, Kalij Pheasant, Koklass, Wedge-tailed Green
Pigeon etc.