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Mansar Lake

Samba, Jammu and Kashmir, India

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Overview

A forest-ringed sacred lake with the Sheshnag shrine on its shore — newlyweds circle the water for blessings, turtles bask, boats idle.

Why visit: Jammu's favourite lake day out, myth and picnic in equal measure.

Things to do

BoatingParikrama WalkWildlife Park

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Baisakhi mela

Entry fee

Free–₹20

Est. budget

₹300–800

Duration

Half day

Nearby attractions

Within

7.5 km

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Mansar's lotus-covered twin in the Shivalik woods — arrow-struck from the Mahabharata by legend, ringed by a forest parikrama path.

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