Key Facts about Mansar Lake

About Mansar Lake:

• It is a freshwater lake located in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
• It lies in the foothills of the Shivalik
• It is oval in shape and surrounded by green hills and forests.
• It is one of the largest lakes in the region.
• The lake is mainly fed by rainwater and underground springs.
• It has been a center of faith for many generations.
  • On the eastern side of the lake stands the Sheshnag Temple, where devotees offer milk and prayers to the serpent god.
  • Other temples such as Durga Temple and Umapati Mahadev Temple are also located around the lake.
• Mansar Lake is ecologically rich, housing about many species of algae and supporting diverse fauna including several species of fish and waterfowl.
• Together with its twin lake, Surinsar, it was designated under Ramsar Convention in November 2005.