Key Facts about Wular Lake

About Wular Lake:

• It is the largest freshwater lake in India.
• It is located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.
• It lies at the north end of the Valley of Kashmir, 20 miles (32 km) north-northwest of Srinagar. 
• It is spread over a total area of 200 square km covering almost 24 km in length and 10 km in breadth. 
• The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.
• The lake lies at an altitude of 1,580 m.
• It is also said to be a remnant of Satisar Lake, that existed in ancient times. 
• This lake also has a small island in its centre called the ‘Zaina Lank’. This island was constructed by King Zainul-Abi-Din.
• In 1990, it was designated as a Ramsar Site.

Key Facts about Jhelum River:

• It is a river that flows in India and Pakistan.
• It is a tributary of the Indus River.
• It is the main waterway of the Kashmir valley.
• Course:
  • Origin: It originates at the Verinag Spring at Anantnag, at the foot of the Pir Panjal range in the Kashmir Valley.
  • It then flows via Srinagar and Wular Lake prior to entering Pakistan.
  • The river makes a deep, narrow gorge on its way to Pakistan.
  • It joins the Chenab River near Trimmu, Pakistan.
• Length: It has a total length of about 725 km (450 mi).
• Major Tributaries: Kishanganga (Neelum) River, Kunhar River, Sandran River, Bringi River, Arapath River, Watlara River, Lidder River, and Veshaw River.