Location : 28-km From Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Average Depth: 12m
Significance: One Of The Largest
Natural Haunts Of Aquatic Birds In Kashmir.
Best Time To Visit: June To August
Situated in the Jhelum valley
on the route to the Wular Lake via Safapur, the lake can be
reached from
Srinagar via Shadipur or via Nasim and Gandarbal. The
secluded, crystal clear sheet of green water was named after the
sacred lake of Mansarowar that skirts the equally sacred Mt.
Kailash
PLACES TO LOOK AROUND
In summer the lake, which
averages 12 metres deep, is covered with lotus flowers and in
winter it is a bird watchers paradise as it is one of the largest
natural haunts of aquatic birds in Kashmir. The Baladar Mountain
overlooks the lake's eastern bank while on its northern bank are
the ruins of Darogabagh
In summer the lake, which
averages 12 metres deep, is covered with lotus flowers and in
winter it is a bird watchers paradise as it is one of the largest
natural haunts of aquatic birds in Kashmir. The Baladar Mountain
overlooks the lake's eastern bank while on its northern bank are
the ruins of Darogabagh.
Mughal Garden
There is a Mughal (also spelt as Mohgul) garden, built by Nur
Jahan, by the lake. It's called Garoka, meaning bay window, due to
its view out over the lake.
Safapur
A grove of Chinar trees at the nearby village of Safapur is known
as Badshah Boni, royal Chinar, and was planted in imitation of the
Nasim Bagh in Srinagar . A canal taken from the Sindh River,
constructed by a Badshah in the 15th century, irrigates Safapur.
Nearby is a cave dug by a mystic, with his grave lying next to a
small shrine. Near this is situated a tourist hut.
A Campsite
Camping is possible at another lakeside Chinar grove known as Qoz
Bagh. There is also a government rest house by the lake
