Wullar

Bestowed with an unmatchable natural scenic beauty, Wullar lake draws several tourists through out the year who are absolutely overwhelmed at the bewitching beauty of the place. One of the prominent place of tourist interest, Wullar is located at a short distance of sixty kilometers from the beautiful city of Srinagar.

The largest natural fresh water lake, Wullar lake is the off-shoot of River Jhelum. Endowed with the bounty of nature, the enchanting view of Wullar lake casts a magical spell on the tourists who are enthralled with the captivating beauty of the natural lake of Jammu and Kashmir.

The tiny island of Zaina Lank in the middle of the beautiful Wullar lake adds to charm of the place. The attractive island of Zaina Lank was the brain child of the mighty ruler, Zainul- Abi- Din. The origin of the beautiful lake of Wullar can be traced back to the pre-historic times and is believed to be a remnant of the Satisar lake.

Far from the hustle bustle of the cities, the serene and calm surrounding of Wullar lake fills the tourists with an intense sense of pleasure and satisfaction. Easily accessible from Srinagar, Wullar lake presents the tourists to enjoy nature coupled with pleasant weather.

The tourists can also visit the beautiful town of Bandipore on their way to Wullar lake. The Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary presents the tourists to explore the wide variety of rare and endangered species of colorful and attractive birds. The sojourn to the beautiful Wullar lake epitomizes the picturesque landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.