Vishansar Lake, Sonamarg

Vishansar Lake, located at an altitude of 3710 m above sea level is 1 km long and 0.6 km wide. Located around 20 km from Sonamarg, this lake is one of the prominent tourist attractions in the valley of Kashmir. During summers, this lake is surrounded by lush green grasslands but it freezes during winters.

The Krishansar Lake and the glaciers are the main source of Vishansar Lake. This lake flows out through a small stream and further divides in two, of which one serves as a source to the Neelum river while the other becomes a tributary of the Nallah Sindh.

To reach Vishansar Lake by road, tourists can take NH 1D till Shitkadi Village from where ponies can be hired for covering another 20 km. This lake can also be reached from Nichinai Pass, which is another famous tourist attraction located at an elevation of 4084 m from sea level.