Mansar Lake

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A senior police officer recently reviewed security measures at Mansar Lake, a prominent tourist destination in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

About Mansar Lake

• It is a freshwater lake located in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, around 62 kilometers from Jammu city and about 19 kilometers from Samba town. 
• It lies in the foothills of the Shivalik range.
• It is oval in shape and surrounded by green hills and forests. 
• It is one of the largest lakes in the region, with a length of about 1 km and a width of about 0.5 km.
• 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 207 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.

Source: PRINT

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