The Manimahesh Lake is at the base of the Kailash peak at 3,950 metres (12,960 ft) and is also held in deep veneration by people of Himachal Pradesh, particularly the Gaddi tribe of the region.

In the month of Bhadon, on the eighth day of the new moon period a fair is held in the precincts of the lake that attracts thousands of pilgrims.

[3][7][8] In one popular legend, it is believed that Lord Shiva created Manimahesh after he married Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped as Mata Girija.

There are many other legends narrated linking Lord Shiva and his show of displeasure through avalanches and blizzards that occur in the region.

The perpetually snow-covered glacial peak, at the head of its own range, is the source of the sacred lake of Manimahesh situated beneath it.

In view of so many streams originating from the Manimhesah Peak and the Manimhaesh Lake, and all of which are also linked to legends and the annual yatra pilgrimage, the Budhal or Budhil River is also highly venerated by the Gaddi elders and is nicknamed as 'Bhujl'.

[8][9][11][12] Pir Pinjal lies in the lesser Himalayan Zone, which forms the central part of the state of Himachal Pradesh.

[13] A research study has been carried out on the glacial status of this peak and its range by the Geological Survey of India.

The glacial melt from this range flows towards the north and extends over an area of 4.58 square kilometres (1.77 sq mi).

[14] The composition of this proglacial region is reported to be a mixture of ground/recessional moraines with linear country outcrops protruding out.