Chamera Lake
Chamera Lake
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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4.0
798 reviews
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342
Very good
311
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110
Poor
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Amit J
Chandigarh, India23 contributions
Jan 2023
TO reach this property you need to go via Boat. Excellent location. However there is nothing much to do. So good for 1 night stay and you will be able to enjoy the sunrise sunset and beautiful location.
Written 30 January 2023
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RAKESH MEHNDIRATTA
9 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Picturesque view.... Speed Boating...Rajmah Chawal... Very large lake surrounded by mountains all around...
Written 30 January 2023
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Sapan D
12 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Avoid if you can.
No one would like to boat in dirty water. It smells so bad. When we visited , these people started cancellation of existing booking due to less bookings.
No one would like to boat in dirty water. It smells so bad. When we visited , these people started cancellation of existing booking due to less bookings.
Written 26 October 2022
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Nitesh Kumar
36 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
I would like to say that this place is good only if you want to go for boating and there is no other thing to do and relax. Lake is huge but the water was not clean. Boating charges are very high. Speed boat is recommended. Few small eating stalls available near the boating point. Try and visit Bhalei Mata Temple nearby.
Written 19 October 2022
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Maria Habib
New Delhi, India25 contributions
Oct 2021
There is nothing much to offer. The boating is too expensive. The lake is also man-made and is a bit over rated in terms of scenic beauty.
Written 8 September 2022
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ANKIT VERMA
New Delhi, India44 contributions
Aug 2022
We visited the lake on the last day after checking out of the hotel.... The lake is situated 84 kms from our Hotel ... It took us roughly 2 hours drive to reach there . it is considered to be one of the main tourist spots to visit near Dalhousie . The drive was great and you have got good boating options there ....We went for 8 minute speed boat right and was a enjoyable experience... I would suggest to visit this place early morning or late evening which will add on to your experience. The lake is 750 feet deep however the view was quite good .....Overall it was nice experience
Written 19 August 2022
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Suresh Krishnani
New York City, NY11 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Totally worthless to visit. The road is a mountain road from Dharamshala and pretty treacherous. The lake was dirty and the boating service too was not good.
Overall not worh wasting your time.
Overall not worh wasting your time.
Written 24 July 2022
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mdemblani
New Delhi, India14 contributions
Jun 2022
The lake is almost an hour away from Dalhousie. I really enjoyed the ride from the hotel to Chamera lake. The lake is located near a dam. Green water, scenic beauty and amazing experience of speed boat ride. Its a bit expensive but it was worth every rupee spent. My 3 year old daughter enjoyed the speed boat ride. Its was a fun ride for the family. Its a must visit site for tourists.
Written 6 June 2022
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Vidhya A
36 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Beautiful well maintained Dam/Lake with beautiful boating. Drive to the dam was great, roads are bad in certain stretches. Apart from boating no other activity to do. Quick trip from Dalhousie !
Written 21 May 2022
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The wOrld tRaveler
Mumbai, India523 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Fresh and calm water. Greenish water make your eyes super soothing. Try for motor boat safe for kids and longer time 30 minutes. Cost is just 400/- for Adults.
Written 19 May 2022
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Can we visit chamera lake and Kalatop in one day, and Khajjiar and Dainkund the next day by cab? How much will the charge for one day by cab?
lifesucketh
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia781 contributions
Where is a good vantage point to take a photo of the lake ?
I do not intend to go down to the lakeside, just a photoshot will suffice for me.
Also, is there a reliable website to check on the weather forecast ?
Do not want to drive all the way there from Dalhousie only to find the mountains all covered in mist etc.
Thanks.
Rajinder Narang
New Delhi, India1,638 contributions
Just few kms before the lake you get a beautiful view of the lake as far as weather report is concerned Dalhousie weather is what you can check temperature here would be higher as it is at a lower height
I would recommend if you make an effort of going to the view point and get a clear view why not go to the lake it is a memorable experience
joygopal008
New Delhi, India82 contributions
Is there a restaurant of cafe on site?
Manish B
Jaipur, India1,320 contributions
yes
Moin
2 contributions
I got to know that boating is temporarily available for sometime, is that true??
Is this place worth visiting even when there is no boating?
Nitin Joshi
Vasai, India40 contributions
A must visit.
Abhijeet A
21 contributions
Is there any local tax payable to visit this place which is around 2500 inr ? My cab driver says this but I don't believe it. I feel that he wants to close my trip earlier tomorrow.
Tuhin2011
Kolkata144 contributions
Hello,
There is a dam and an entry fees, but not INR 2500, small amount, I don't remember the exact figure.
Abhijeet A
21 contributions
Is there any local tax payable to visit this place which is around 2500 inr ? My cab driver says this but I don't believe it. I feel that he wants to close my trip earlier tomorrow.
kanwarjot s
Patiala, India14 contributions
no he is cheating u on this one....its just the boat charges which u have to pay at the site
SUDIPTA2013
New Delhi156 contributions
Will the sun overhead be too hot in a June afternoon? Till what time is boating allowed? What will be the weather like in general in Chamba during early June?
Jigs S
Mumbai, India40 contributions
It would be cloudy with thunderstorm and rain. Temperature would be around 25 to 30 degrees in day and 10 to 15 degrees in night.
Suranjan B
25 contributions
I will visit Amritsar and then enter Himachal Pradesh and visit Dalhousie,Khajjiar, Dharmashala,Palampur,Khangra and then catch the return train from PATHANKOT in October 18.I wish to hire a car on per day basis for the whole journey.What can be the cost per day for a SUV and whether it will be less costly if I hire the car from Himachal than hiring it from Amritsar in Panjab?
susanta nath
1981219787 contributions
I could'nt say how much, i think i can give you an idea. We recently travelled from Hoshiarpur(3 hrs drive from Amritsar) to Dharamshala, Mcleodganj, Khajjar and Dalhousie in an Innova (total 5 persons) over 3 days, it costs us around 8500 for only cab and driver. Rest toll and other charges were ours. We provided the driver an additional 900/- total for 3 days for snacks and all.
Suranjan B
25 contributions
Does chameri lake falls on route from Dalhousie to chamba?
Indian Ghummakad
774 contributions
Not exactly there is Different way to Camera Dam. and Different to Chamba if you are from Dalhousie
Suchitra Prasad
2 contributions
What's the temperature there these days? Woollens needed or not?
pearl
New Delhi, India34 contributions
No,u don't need woolens at this time.last week my friend visited the place and it was not cold enough for woolens.
Chamera Lake (Dalhousie) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Chamera Lake
- Chamera Lake is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Hotels near Chamera Lake:
- (8.38 km) Grand View Hotel
- (7.94 km) Hotel Nature Valley
- (8.59 km) Indraprastha Resort
- (8.57 km) Fortune Park Dalhousie
- (8.30 km) JK Clarks Exotica Dalhousie
- Restaurants near Chamera Lake:
- (8.61 km) Bon-appétit Bakes n Fries Fast Food Restaurant
- (8.50 km) Kwality
- (8.31 km) The Bridge
- (8.52 km) Cafe By Mongas
- (8.84 km) Old Sher-e-Punjab Dhaba with Himachli Kitchen
- Attractions near Chamera Lake:
- (1.04 km) Chamera Dam
- (11.04 km) Dainkund Peak
- (2.60 km) Bhalei Mata Temple
- (8.35 km) Khajjiar Lake
- (8.51 km) St. John's Church