ABOUT

The Vishansar Lake is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake situated in the vicinity of Sonamarg at an elevation of 3710 meters. It has a maximum length of 1 kilometer and maximum width of 0.6 kilometers. In the local Kashmiri dialect, Vishansar means ‘the lake of Lord Vishnu’. This is why, the lake holds immense importance in Hinduism. The lake is fed by Krishnasar Lake and many glaciers. Also, it is the source of Neelum River, which is a tributary of Jhelum River. It is a great place for brown trout and masher fishing in summers. During summer season, the lake gets surrounded with lush green fields where one can see shepherds grazing their flocks of goat and sheep. The lake freezes during winter season. The attraction is a must visit for nature lovers and fishing enthusiasts. The best time to visit Vishansar Lake is from the month of April to June.