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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.
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