The beautiful
is situated at a distance of 62 kilometers from the city of
Jammu and 40 kilometers from the Udhampur city. The bountiful nature abounds near the
lake in plenty. The
is surrounded by hills that are rich in forest areas. Circumambulating the
lake is believed to bring good fortune to the newly wedded couples. That is why honeymooners often visit the
to take an auspicious stroll around it.
The circumference of the
is four kilometers. The area around the
lake has been laid with stones by the Tourist Department paving a walkway for the visitors. The department has also arranged for provisions for boating in the
lake.
The
shrine of the serpent deity, the Sheshnag is situated on the eastern bank of the
lake. The snake god has six heads and is flanked by small snakes shaped by iron chains. Umapati Mahadev and Narsimha are the two ancient and religious temples located near the
lake. Another tourist destination of the region is the
wildlife sanctuary, which is home to a number of
water birds and animals like the neelgai and the spotted deer. The grand and magnificent ruins of the Mahor Gadh can be visited from the
The
is the venue for the food and crafts festival in the month of April organized by the Tourism Department of
Jammu and
Kashmir. The
lake also hosts the cultural festival of the Dogra people in the month of May. The wrestlers of the region gather in the premises of the
lake to participate in the Chhing festival that is held here. The
lake makes a frequently visited
Jammu and
Kashmir popular tourist spot.
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