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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.

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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 .

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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,…

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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.