Alpine Lakes of J&K | High altitude Alpine Lakes | Alpine Lakes iternity & More.

Alpine Lakes of J&K | High altitude Alpine Lakes | Alpine Lakes iternity & More. 

Stunning  Alpine Lakes of  Jammu & Kashmir.

 The union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir also known as Paradise On Earth is world famous  for its natural beauty, Snow-capped Mountains, gushing rivers, pleasant weather conditions, stunning  countless Tourist destinations,  fresh water springs, flowers and Large number of High Altitude Alpine Lakes etc where lacks of tourists and travelers from every nook and corner of India and abroad visit through out the year to enjoy its natural beauty and pleasant weather conditions.

An Alpine Lake is basically a high Altitude Lake which is situated in a Mountainous area generally near or above the tree line. Such mesmerizing  High altitude Alpine lakes are mostly nestled at very high elevations most often in Mountainous regions.  Jammu and Kashmir is naturally bestowed with countless Alpine Lakes which are of global name and fame and are being visited on large scale every year by adventure lovers and enthusiasts. These High Altitude Alpine Lakes are also quite perfect for adventure lovers and as well for those people who are always in a search for tranquil retreat and peace.

As as far as High Altitude Alpine Lakes are concerned, there are many Amazing and splendid alpine Lakes in Jammu Division  which are being visited by visitors and people from different parts of the country and abroad in large numbers  to enjoy their stunning breathtaking picturesque beauty with lot of fun, adventure and amusement. 

Some of the mostly visited  Alpine Lakes in Jammu Division are as mentioned below, read more click below👇 

 1. Mansar Lake  

2. Surinsar Lake

3.  Sanasar Lake 

So far as High Altitude Alpine Lakes in Kashmir Division are concerned , Kashmir valley  is known for its stunning landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty which is also a home to  to several high altitude  Alpine lakes which are really wonderful and amazing. These lakes not only provide splendid  views but also provide a sense of peace  and true connection with the nature.  Here are some of the most beautiful Alpine lakes in Kashmir Division where every one wishes to  plan for a  visit to experience and observe their serene beauty and iternity.

4. Kousar Nag Lake : 

It is the biggest lake of Kashmir with high religious relevance  to the Hindus and this lake is nestled in the lap of Pirpanjal Mountain range in Kulgam District in Kashmir. This oligotrophic lake is  two miles long an half a mile in width. It is situated at an altitude of 4000 meters above the sea level. Read More click Here 👇 

 Kausar Nag Lake.

5. Sheshnag Lake : 

Sheshnag Lake in Sanskrit refers to the king of snakes and as per Hindu belief, the Sheshnag Lake was made this gaint Snake himself  and is living still in the same Lake.  It is a an extremly beautiful,Oligotrophic high altitude Alpine lake  situated in the lap of of Pir Panjal and Zanaskar Himalayan Mountain range.  The route to Sheshnag Lake originates  from world famous tourist spot Pahalgam which is situated at a distance of about 90 kilometers away from City of Srinagar Kashmir. The Sheshnag Lake remains surrounded by  snow even during the months of summer season and is situated at an altitude of about 3590 meters from the sea level. Read More click Here 👇  

Sheshnag Lake :

6.  Tarsar and Marsar  Lakes :

Kashmir has its own unique experience  of trekking  in its region, Tarsar and Marsar Lakes are less explored  trek usually explored by the adventure lovers in summer season. The trek consists of exploring of two high altitude alpine lakes namely Tarsar and Marsar Lakes   which are situated at an altitude of about 12500 ft from the seal level.

The Tarsar and Marsar Lakes are two important lakes situated in District Pulwama in Kashmir, India.  These twin, extremely beautiful  lakes are situated 3 kilometers and 5 kilometers respectively away from the village namely Nagberan.  It is a famous high altitude Alpine lake which is quite like almond shaped basin with turquoise water but this extremely scenic lake in Kashmir is accessible via a trek.

These lakes are s extremely stunning alpine lake  which offers a mystical experience to the visitors and is shrouded in a mist and one can enjoy  blue lagoons, snow fed rivers, alpine trees, wild flowers,  snow capped mountains and amazing waterfalls. Tarsar Lake is in the shape of an Almond and Sundersar Lake is in the form of crescent moon.. Th 

7. Gadsar Lake :

Gadsar Lake is sorrounded by Alpine Meadows filled with lot of wild  flowers. The Gadsar Lake is the best alpine lake in Kashmir and it takes generally three days to reach  this lake via Krishansar and Vishansar Lakes. It is situated in  District Ganderbal Kashmir and there are two ways to reach this extremely beautiful lake i.e. one  is to hire a private vehicle from Srinagar City to Naranag via Ganderbal which  is about 45 kilometers  from there and thereafter one has to trek a distance of 15 kilometers which can also  be covered by hiring a pony. Gadsar Lake is also known as Yemsar because this Alpine High Altitude oligotrophic Lake is situated at an elevation of 13750 feet  from sea level. It is about 8 kilometers from  Sonamarg in District Ganderbal in Kashmir, India. The best things one can do in Gadsar Lake are Angling, Sightseeing, Photography etc. 

The other trek of  about 25 kilometers leading to Gadsar Lake  starts from Sonamarg via the Vishansar Lake and this route crosses  the Nichnai Pass, situated at about 4100 meters from sea level before bringing one to the Lake. 

The best time to visit Gadsar Lake is from June to September when the weather here remains quite pleasant. The pleasant weather is quite suitable for trekking and sightseeing. It is advised to carry warm clothes  and rainproof jacket due to sudden changing weather conditions 

8. Vishnansar Lake  & Krishansar Lakes : 

Vishansar & Krishan Sar Lakes are very famous lakes in Kashmir who are known for their  delightful meadows and rich aquatic life. It is important to bring this into the limelight that Sonamarg Hill Station  is one of the most popular Tourists destination of India  which is also the most popular base camp for a number of multi day and short day treks. 

Vishansar and Krishansar Lakes are the most scenic and beautiful part of Kashmir great lakes trek. The trek to these stunning High Altitude Alpine lakes also starts from Sonamarg Hill Station.  These twin lakes are situated at an altitude of about 370 meters from the sea level and located at a distance of about 115 kilometers from the city of Srinagar. The trek to these delightful lakes offers beautiful views of rolling meadows rugged mountains and the numbe rof twinkling streams that follow parallel to the trekking route.  Their trekking route remains disconnected  for 6 to 7 months due to weather conditions and heavy snow falls. 

9. Manasbal Lake : 

Manasbal Lake is also an extremely beautiful fresh water  lake located in Safapora area in District Ganderbal  Kashmir, India and about 30 kilometers away from Srinagar City.  It  is surrounded by Lotus Plants and is considered as Popular destination for fishing and bird watching. Manasbal Lake is surrounded by four villages namely Jarokbal, Kondabal, Nesbal and Gratbal. Read More details  click here . Read More click Here :- 

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Conclude : 

Jammu and Kashmir a union Territory of India is really a heaven on the earth and there are more than two hundred Alpine lakes situated here and among them the mostly visited stunning high altitude alpine lakes besides mentioned above  are Nundkol Lake ,  Gangbal Lake,  Satsar Lake,  Mansar Lake , Sanasar Lake, Surinsar Lake, Durinar Lake,  Sundarsar Lake,  Lake Baikal, Tulail Lake, Samiti Lake, Kadertal, Pangong Lake, Kolesar Lake etc. These lakes are  are quite tranquil , enticing  and the most popular bases fir Alpine lakes in kashmir for trekking include Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Yousmarg. The best things one can do in Alpine Lakes are Hiking, Camping, sightseeing, fishing, bird-watching, photography, Nature walks, wild life spotting,  meditation and stargazing etc.  These Alpine lakes of Jammu and Kashmir  reveal the serene beauty of  the mountains and their  natural beauty.  

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