About Chamera Lake
Chamera Lake is an artificial reservoir formed by the Chamera Dam on the Ravi River in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. Located approximately 25-26 km from Dalhousie at an elevation of 764 meters, it serves as part of a hydroelectric project. The lake offers scenic mountain views and recreational boating activities amidst forested hills.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect calm blue waters surrounded by forested mountains with panoramic Himalayan views. The lake features boating facilities including motor boats and speed boats operated from designated jetties. Small restaurants and cafes are available near the boating point. The area provides peaceful natural scenery suitable for photography and sightseeing.
Key highlights
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Scenic artificial reservoir on the Ravi River
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Boating activities including motor boats and speed boats
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Panoramic views of forested mountains and Himalayas
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Part of Chamera Hydroelectric Project infrastructure
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Peaceful natural setting away from urban areas
History of Chamera Lake
Chamera Lake was created as part of the Chamera Hydroelectric Project, a concrete gravity dam built across the Ravi River for power generation in the region.
Route
| By air | Pathankot Airport (IXP) is the nearest airport, approximately 80-120 km away |
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| By train | Pathankot Railway Station is the nearest railhead, approximately 75-80 km away |
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