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Prashar Lake Snowshoe
HikeEasy-ModerateMax 2,730m

Prashar Lake Snowshoe

Snowshoe across a frozen Himalayan lake to a floating island that no longer floats — in winter it's one solid piece.

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · 3 days · Groups of 410

Highlights

  • Prashar Lake frozen solid — walk on the ice to the now-stationary island
  • Snowshoeing on deep powder — an activity almost nobody does in Himachal
  • Temple completely alone in the winter snow
  • Mountain panorama sharper and clearer in winter air
  • 3-day micro-adventure from Mandi

Day-by-day Itinerary

1

Drive: Mandi → Bagi → snowshoe to Prashar

Strap on snowshoes from Bagi. 4 km through deep powder to the lake.

Altitude: 2,730mDistance: 4 kmStay: Tents
2

Frozen lake morning + temple + exploration

Walk on the frozen lake. Floating island now solid. Shrine.

Altitude: 2,730mStay: Tents
3

Snowshoe descent → Drive: Mandi

Snowshoe back down. Drive.

Altitude: 850mStay: — departure

What's included

  • All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 3 breakfast
  • Snowshoes (provided)
  • Tent at lakeside
  • Guide
  • Transport: Mandi to trailhead and back

Not included

  • Personal travel to/from Mandi
  • Winter personal gear

FAQs

Is snowshoeing hard to learn?

No — if you can walk, you can snowshoe. We brief the group before the start and the technique is natural within 10 minutes.

Logistics

Meeting point

Mandi Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh

Trip ends

Mandi Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh

Minimum age

14 years

Fitness required

Basic — snowshoeing is easier than it looks

Starting from

₹9,500

per person, all inclusive

Next batch: January 2027

Duration3 days
Group size410 people
Advance to book₹2,500
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