Bir Billing vs Prashar Lake
Pick Bir Billing for
adventure, workations
Pick Prashar Lake for
peace and quiet, tight budgets, camping, fewer people, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Bir Billing | Prashar Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Kangra | Himachal, Mandi |
| Highest point | 2,400 m | 2,730 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | about 7 km |
| Days on the ground | 3–5 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Rarely | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹2,000 |
| Gateway | Dharamshala (Gaggal) | Bhuntar (Kullu) / Mandi |
| With kids | Possible | Good |
| With seniors | Good | Possible |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Bir Billing: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Prashar Lake: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely