Prashar Lake vs Chail
Pick Prashar Lake for
tight budgets, camping, first-timers, a smaller budget
Pick Chail for
family trips, nature, couples
| Prashar Lake | Chail | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Mandi | Himachal, Solan |
| Highest point | 2,730 m | 2,250 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 7 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 2–3 | 2 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,000 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Bhuntar (Kullu) / Mandi | Chandigarh |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Possible | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Prashar Lake: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Chail: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely