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Surinsar Lake

Surinsar Lake

Lake · Kashmir · India

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Kashmir · India

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Background

Surinsar Lake is a lake which is situated in Surinsar in Samba district in Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located 19 km from Samba town & 42 km (26 mi) from Jammu city by road, surrounded by hills and dense forests, and has some mythological importance. Surinsar and Mansar Lakes are considered as twin lakes, as Mansar is located 9 km (5.6 mi) away from it. The Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the midst of both lakes.

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