Note

  • A freshwater lake in Jammu known as the ‘Jewel of Srinagar’. It is known for its Shikaras(houseboats) and floating gardens.

Features

  • Nishat and Shalimar Mughal gardens are seen in the pheriphery.
  • The Telbal stream is the primary water source and drains into a tributary of the Jhelum.
  • Natural wetland is known for its floating gardens (“rad”),which is  used for cultivating vegetables and flowers.
  • The lake freezes during the winter time.
  • It is a Ramsar site.

Sources: The Hindu