Lakes and Reservoirs
This collection features the diverse aquatic landscapes of the Kashmir region, from the iconic urban houseboats of Dal Lake to remote high-altitude glacial basins. It includes the sacred waters of Gangabal and Sheeshnag, essential sites for local pilgrimage, alongside the Ramsar-protected wetlands of Mansar and Surinsar. Many of these lakes, such as Vishansar and Tarsar, are situated above 3,500 meters and serve as primary landmarks along the region's seasonal alpine trekking routes.
A Dal Lake
Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is an urban lake, which is the second largest in the union territory…
Tarsar Lake
The Tarsar Lake or Tar Sar is an almond-shaped, oligotrophic alpine lake situated in the lidder valley in Aru valley in Anantnag district .
C Banjosa Lake
Banjosa Lake is an artificial lake and a tourist resort 18 kilometers from the city of Rawalakot in Poonch District of Azad Kashmir,…
D Manasbal Lake
Manasbal Lake is located in Safapora area of Ganderbal District in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in India.
Chitta Katha Lake
A high-altitude alpine lake in the Shounter Valley, situated at 3,962 meters. It is fed by the glaciers of Mount Hari Parbat.
Ratti Gali Lake
An alpine glacial lake located in the Neelum Valley at an elevation of 3,683 meters. The lake is surrounded by steep peaks and is accessible via Dowarian.
Mansar Lake
Located 62 kilometers from Jammu, this lake is a designated Ramsar site. It features a shrine dedicated to the serpent deity Sheshnag on its eastern bank.
Surinsar Lake
A freshwater lake 42 kilometers from Jammu, surrounded by hills and dense forests. It is geographically linked to Mansar Lake and is part of the Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sanasar Lake
A small cup-shaped meadow lake located in the Ramban district. It is situated at an altitude of 2,050 meters and is surrounded by coniferous forests.
Shounter Lake
A high-altitude lake in the Shounter Valley of the Neelum District, situated at approximately 3,100 meters above sea level.
Pam Sar
A high-altitude alpine lake located within the Pir Panjal mountain range.
Damam Sar
An alpine lake situated in the Pir Panjal range, accessible through seasonal trekking routes.
Bodh Sar
A high-altitude glacial lake located in the mountain ranges of the Ganderbal district.
Kantar Nag
An alpine lake located in the Pir Panjal range near the border of the Baramulla and Poonch districts.
Vishansar
Known as the 'Lake of Vishnu,' this glacial alpine lake near Sonamarg sits at 3,710 meters. It is one of the sources of the Neelum River.
Krishansar
An alpine lake located at 3,801 meters, adjacent to Vishansar Lake. It is known for its brown trout population and is surrounded by rugged Himalayan peaks.
Gadsar
Also known as the 'Lake of Fishes,' this high-altitude body of water (3,600m) is a key stop on the Kashmir Great Lakes trek.
Gangabal
Situated at the foot of Mount Harmukh at 3,570 meters, this lake is sacred to Kashmiri Hindus and is the site of an annual pilgrimage.
Nundkol
A glacial lake at the base of Mount Harmukh, located just below Gangabal Lake and fed by the same glacial system.
Rainbow Lake
A high-altitude alpine lake located in the Minimarg area of the Astore Valley.
Sheeshnag Lake
A glacial lake at 3,590 meters on the track leading to the Amarnath Cave. It is named after the mythical King of Serpents, Sheshnag.
Sonasar
A high-altitude alpine lake located in the Lidder Valley near Pahalgam.
Sorus Nag
An alpine lake located in the upper reaches of the Tral region, accessible via a trek from the Lidder Valley.
Konsar Nag / khelan sar
An oligotrophic alpine lake in the Pir Panjal range, Kulgam district. Situated at 3,500 meters, it is the primary source of the Veshaw River.
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