GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Question
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Lake of the Sun
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Lake of the Moon
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Lake of the Stars
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Moon Lake-Chandrataal, a lake situated in high altitude, hidden between the Mountains of Himalayan Range in Himachal Pradesh, Which is one such beautiful lakes in between those mountains. The lake gets its name Chandra Taal, which means “The Moon Lake” in Hindi.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tso Chigma or Chandra Taal (meaning the Lake of the Moon), or Chandra Tal is a lake in the Spiti part of the Lahul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Chandra Taal is near the source of the Chandra River.
Detailed explanation-3: -According to Hindu mythology, Chandratal is the place where Indra, the King of Gods, came down on his chariot to transport Yudhishthira, eldest of the five Pandavas, in his mortal form to Swarga (heaven). Locals believe that fairies visit the lake at night. Options to stay are also limited in Chandratal.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lake Chandratal was called by Chinese traveler Heiun Tsang as Lohitya Sarovar. It is a barren but beautiful lake located at a height of 14100 feet in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It comes under the Spiti and Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh and is situated at a distance of six km from Kumzum Pass.