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Thiksey Gompa is one of the largest and oldest monasteries of the Ladakh region. The structure of the monastery is the finest example of Ladakhi architecture and it dates back to 600 years ago. This gompa was founded by Paldan Sherab and belongs to Yellow Hat sect. e is situated about 17 km from the […]
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Situated at a distance of 42 km from Jammu city, Surinsar Lake is known for its natural bounty and some mythological importance. Surrounded by thickly wooded mountain ranges and it is a popular picnic spot. The beauty and natural splendor of Surinsar Lake can be compared with the magnificence of Dal Lake and Nagin Lake […]
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The Gangabal Lake, also known by the name of Haramukh Ganga is a lake situated at the foothills of Haramukh Mountain in Ganderbal district of Kashmir valley. This alpine high altitude lake lies at an elevation of 3570 meters, is home to many types of fishes including rainbow and brown trout. The lake can be […]
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Tso Moriri is a placid lake surrounded by brown barren hills with a backdrop of snow capped mountains. This beautiful high altitude lake is situated in Changthan area of Rupshu valley at an altitude of 15,075 feet. The lake is considered to be the largest of the high altitude lakes in Trans Himalayas, entirely within […]
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Manasbal Lake is located in Jhelum valley, 30 km north of city of Srinagar enroute to the Wular Lake via Shadipur. Surrounded by three villages Jakorbal, Kondabal and Gratbal, the picturesque lake is also known as ‘Bird’s Paradise’. This is the deepest lake of Kashmir and its beauty is further enhanced by the presence of […]
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Nagin Lake in Srinagar is a deep blue water offshoot lake of Dal Lake that is interconnected by a thin causeway. The lake is located to the east of the city of Srinagar, at the foothill of the Zabarwan Mountain. The Shankaracharya Hill on the south and Hari Parbat on the west enclose the Nagin […]
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Mansar is one beautiful lake which is just 60 km away from Jammu. It is surrounded by forest-covered hills all over its length of over a mile. Besides being a top picnic spot the breathtaking scenery makes it an ideal destination for boating more so because of the efforts of the J&K Government providing all […]
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Vishansar Lake is located just 18 km away from Sonamarg and 3,710 meters height. It is 1 km long and around half km wide. Its name in Kashmiri dialect means “the Lake of Lord Vishnu” and really looks very divine, especially if viewed from the nearby peaks. This lake is fed by the nearby Krishnasar […]
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The Tso Kar (White Lake or Salty Lake) is one of the three important high altitude lakes in the Ladakh region. Located at an altitude of 4660 meters (15280 feet) in the Changthang area of the South Eastern part of Ladakh, it is the smallest of all three lakes. The salty Tso Kar is located […]
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Pangong Lake is a high altitude lake in the Himalayas situated at the altitude of about 4,350 meter (14,270 feet). Located at just 160 km northwest of Leh town, this popular blue brackish lake is 5-6 km wide and 144 km long and share international boundary with China. Almost 60% of the lake is lies […]