Mansar Lake
About Mansar Lake
Far From City: 27 kms from city center
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About Mansar Lake
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Time Required:1-2 hrs
Open Time:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost:No entry feeParking: INR 50
Things To Do at Mansar Lake
Mansar Lake is a perfect destination for a quiet, laid-back 'me time'. You can take a good walk on the paved walkway that surrounds the lake or can drink in the aesthetic natural environment, sitting in the well-attended and manicured lawns.
A number of paddle and row boats are moored along the eastern shore of the lake. You can hire one of these at a nominal fee of INR 100 per hour and enjoy the serenity of the holy lake. The boating facility is available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM every day.
History of Mansar Lake
The history of Lake Mansar dates back to the Mahabharat. Post the epic war at Kurukshetra, the Pandavas performed the Ashwamedh Yagna to show their superiority. The horse, which was the symbol of power of the Yagna, was captured by the erstwhile ruler of the area Babruvahan. Along with capturing the horse, he killed Arjun and joyfully showed his victim's head to Ulpi, his mother. She revealed to Babruvahan that he had mistakenly killed his own father.
To resurrect Arjuna, a sacred mani (jewel) from Sheshnag (who lived in patal lok) was needed. Hence, Babar made a surang (tunnel) from his arrow into the ground to form a path to Patal lok. From this tunnel, a spring of water emerged that was named as the Surinsar Lake. After defeating Sheshnag, Babruvahan shot another arrow and appeared on the ground with the mani and a spring of water forming the Mansar Lake.
Places To Visit Near Mansar Lake
Surinsar Lake -Renowned as the twin of Lake Mansar, Surinsar is a beautiful lake formed when Babruvahan shot his arrow to the ground. You can see the beautiful blooming lotuses and buffaloes wallowing in the placid water of the lake.
Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife sanctuary -Situated in the proximity to the Mansar lake, the wildlife sanctuary houses a variety of flora and fauna, such as, spotted deer, Nilgai, cranes and ducks.
Best time to visit Mansar Lake
You can visit the Mansar Lake anytime during the year. However, it is best to avoid the summer months (May-June), as during this time the temperature is quite high.
How to Reach Mansar Lake
Mansar Lake is located within the Surinsar-Mansar wildlife sanctuary, which is 49 km east of Jammu city. You can take the NH1A bypass road to Surinsar road. After reaching the Surinsar Lake, drive through the Wildlife Sanctuary to reach Mansar Lake. The drive takes around 2 hours, depending on traffic.
For full day outing, private taxi charges around INR 2500 - INR 3000. You can also take a bus from Jammu bus station. The bus plies to Mansar at regular intervals and costs INR 45 per person.
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Tips
1. You can buy prepared dough from vendors and feed the fishes in the lake.2. Visit during the food and craft festivals. It is an amazing experience exploring the culture of the region.3. It is best to visit early in the morning or evening as it can be quite sunny during summers.4. If you are looking for a longer stay, accommodation facilities in tourist complex and huts are provided by J&K TDC.
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