Best Lakes & Backwaters in Jammu and Kashmir

Review the list of Lakes & Backwaters in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar Ganderbal Anantnag Bandipora Kulgam Leh Doda

Find the best Lakes & Backwaters in Srinagar District

anchar-lake
Anchar Lake
  • Location: Soura
  • Anchar Lake was declared as a dead lake, because of its deteriorated condition. It was neat and clean water body with its crystal clear waters used for drinking as well as for other domestic purposes.
dal-lake
Dal Lake
  • Location: Srinagar
  • It is also knnown as the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel". The lake is encircled by the lofty mountains on its three sides.
nigeen-lake
Nigeen Lake
  • Location: Srinagar
  • It is at the foothill of the Zabarwan Mountain. It is a best place to enjoy houseboat staying, shikara ride, water skiing, motor rides and sailing.

Find the best waterfalls in Ganderbal District

manasbal-lake
Manasbal Lake
  • Location: Safapora
  • Manasbal is considered as the 'supreme gem of all Kashmir lakes'. The lake is a good place for birdwatching. The lake’s surface sheen and its long length and width attract tourists to water skiing sport.
gangabal-lake
Gangabal Lake
  • Location: Sonamarg
  • The Gangabal Lake, also known by the name of "Haramukh Ganga" is a lake situated at the foothills of Haramukh Mountain. It is also best place for Trekking and fishing.
satsar-lake
Satsar Lake
  • Location: Ganderbal
  • Satsar Lake, meaning ‘the seven lakes’. The whole region is surrounded by trees and beautiful alpine flowers.
vishansar-lake
Vishansar Lake
  • Location: Sonamarg
  • The Lake with its scenic beauty, snow covered mountains and their gorges filled with small glaciers and the meadows around, with alpine flowers is an attraction for the trekkers in the Kashmir Valley.
gadsar-lake
Gadsar Lake
  • Location: Sonamarg
  • It is also known as Yemsar Lake. Sonamarg, which literally means the 'meadow of gold' give the Lake a beautiful picturesque backdrop of the Himalayas.
krishnsar-lake
Krishansar Lake
  • Location: Sonamarg
  • The lake is encompassed by snow-laden mountains and alpine forests, which together form a breathtaking landscape. It is a best place for nature lovers and photographers.
nundkol-lake
Nundkol Lake
  • Location: Kashmir Valley
  • It is also known as Kalodaka Lake. It is also a best place for trekking and fishing.

Find the best waterfalls in Anantnag District

sheshang-lake
Sheshnag Lake
  • Location: Pahalgam
  • The lake has derived its name from its seven peaks. Each of the seven peaks resembles the heads of a mythical snake.
tulian-lake
Tulian lake
  • Location: Baisaran
  • The lake is surrounded by mountains from 3 sides.It is a beautiful and scenic spot among the several icons of Jammu and Kashmir tourism.

Find the best waterfalls in Bandipora, Kulgam, Leh and Doda District

wular-lake
Wular Lake
  • Location: Bandipora district
  • One of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. It is also a best place for Boating, water sports and water skiing.
kausar-lake
Kausarnag Lake
  • Location: Kulgam district
  • It is the largest lake in Kashmir and is located in the Pir Panjal Range. The trek to this high-altitude lake begins via the famous waterfall of Aharbal.
pangong-lake
Pangong Lake
  • Location: Leh district
  • Pangong lake is home to many migrating birds in summer, and one can witness numerous ducks and gulls "surfing".
baglihar-dam
Baglihar Dam
  • Location: Doda district
  • It is built on Chenab River. The Dam provides water for irrigation.

Attractive Indian Tourism Packages

We will help find the best holiday packages for you!!!

Enquire Now

Popular tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir

news NRIOL 25years Celebration

NRIOL.COM, the premier online community since 1997 for the Indian immigrant community provides a range of resourceful services for immigrants and visitors in America.

Contact our customer service team

Estd. 1997 © Copyright NRI Online Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved worldwide.

Indian Tourism x