Spiritual
Peaceful
Macchiyal Lake
A sacred, offbeat lake near Chanutra Village known for its crystal-clear waters and protected Mahseer fish — where faith, nature, and stillness coexist beautifully.
~20.6 km from hostel
can be done in 5–6 hrs
Spiritual
Peaceful
Macchiyal Lake
A sacred, offbeat lake near Chanutra Village known for its crystal-clear waters and protected Mahseer fish — where faith, nature, and stillness coexist beautifully.
~20.6 km from hostel
can be done in 5–6 hrs
Where?
Machyal Lake, Joginder Nagar, Machial, Himachal Pradesh 175015
Highlights
Sacred river pool home to large, protected Mahseer fish.
Crystal-clear water offering stunning visibility of the fish.
Deep spiritual connection with the deity Machinder Nath.
Extremely peaceful, non-commercial, and crowd-free location.
Perfect blend of nature, faith, and slow travel.
Things to know
Best Months to Visit
June (pre-monsoon showers enhance the lake's beauty)
Best Time(s) of the Day to Visit
Early morning
How To Reach from goSTOPS BIR
Bike – 40 mins / 20.6 km
Car – 40 mins / 20.6 km
Nearby goSTOPS hostels
Bir, Landing Site
ParaglidingBackpacker FavoriteMountain Views
With stunning views of paragliders wandering in the sky like free birds, goSTOPS Bir Landing Site is surrounded by several cafes and shops. A brisk walk from the bus stand, the hostel is a comfy space to meet new travelers as it has an outdoor garden which has bonfire, barbeque place, swings and much more.
From
₹270 / Night