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Location : 28-km From Srinagar,
Jammu & KashmirSheep near Manasbal Lake
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 rou te
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 |