The Renuka Lake (660 m) is regarded as the embodiment of Renukaji, the wife of the sage Jamadagini and the mother of Parshuram one of the ten Avtars of Lord Vishnu. Shaped like the profile of a woman, the lake has the circumference of 2.5 km and is the largest in Himachal. This placid stretch of water is fed by underground springs and the surrounding hills are padded by lush forests that support a large variety of plant and animal life. Boating and trekking are the additional attractions of Renukaji, whose natural beauty has to be seen to be believed. This is perfect year-around destination that beckons every traveler.
HOTEL RENUKA: Himachal Tourism's Hotel Renuka rests on the bank of this sacred and breathtakingly beautiful lake. It commands a panoramic view of the lake with just a road dividing its terraced gardens from the waters. The original wing is in the colonial style and the recently constructed one totally modern. Both have upto date facilities..
Accommodation
2In the new wing, all rooms have wall to wall carpeting. All rooms are airy spacious, well furnished, have attached baths with hot and cold water. Room heaters provided in winters. CTV with multi channels. Room service, laundry and dry-cleaning arranged.
Restaurant Restaurant serves Indian, Chinese and Himachal cuisine
Tariff
Double Bed Room Deluxe A/c
Rs 900
Double Bed Room Deluxe A/c
Rs 800
Double Bed Room Deluxe
Rs 650
Double Bed Room Regular
Rs 450
Dormitory (4 beds)
Rs 75
Facilities
Parking within premises, Table Tennis, children's Park, Boating facilities
Places of Interest
RENUKA LAKE: Legend has it that when the evil Sahasarjuna killed the sage Jamadagini and tried to abduct his wife Renuka. She flung herself into the water. The gods restored her to life and this lake is regarded to be her embodiment. There is a row of temples along its banks, and a track encircles the water. Boats are available on hire from the hotel. PARASHURAMA TAL AND RENUKA TEMPLE (100M): At the base of the Renuka lake, this large pool is considered to embrace Lord Parshurama, who wished to spend all eternity at his mother's feet. Reportedly built overnight by an invading force of Gurkhas in early 19th Century, the original temple of Renukaji is here. Both mother and son are reunited every year at a celebratory fair held in November.
