Gangabal Lake, Sonamarg

Gangabal Lake, situated at an elevation of 3570 m above sea level, rests at the foot of the Mount Haramukh, which is the highest mountain peak in the valley of Kashmir. Also known as Harmuk Ganga, the lake measures 2.5 km in length and 1 km in breadth and is one of the major sources of the river Jhelum.

The Gangabal Lake is fed by various glaciers and springs and it outflows into the nearby Nundakol Lake and finally reaches the Nallah Sindh. Tourists who enjoy fishing can go for trout fishing in this lake.

An annual fair is organised here in the third week of August, which is one of the biggest attractions of this place. The fair is organised by Kashmiri Hindus and tourists on a trip to Sonamarg make sure to see this fair.