In which District of Himachal Pradesh is Surajtal lake?
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Correct Answer: (B)
Explanation:
Suraj Tal (meaning “Lake of the Sun”) is located in the Lahaul and Spiti district. It lies just below the Baralacha La pass at an altitude of approximately 4,890 meters. It is the source of the Bhaga River.
📚 Additional Info: High Altitude Lakes
1. Suraj Tal (The Lake of the Sun)
- Location: Lahaul & Spiti.
- Altitude: ~4,890 meters (One of the highest lakes in India).
- Significance: It is the source of the Bhaga River.
- Pass: Located below the Baralacha La (which connects Lahaul to Ladakh).
2. Chandra Tal (The Lake of the Moon)
- Location: Lahaul & Spiti (Spiti Valley).
- Altitude: ~4,300 meters.
- Significance: It is the source of the Chandra River.
- Pass: Located near the Kunzum Pass.
- Trivia: Famous Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang called it Lohitya Sarovar.
3. The Formation of Chenab (Chandrabhaga)
- The Chandra river (from Chandra Tal) and the Bhaga river (from Suraj Tal) meet at Tandi (in Lahaul) to form the Chenab river (also known as Chandrabhaga), which is the largest river of Himachal Pradesh by water volume.