Waskura Lake
Lake in Jammu and Kashmir, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Waskura Lake or Waskura Sar is a rural freshwater lake rested in the scenic landscapes of Kashmir valley, situated about 26 km north of Srinagar in Waskura village of Ganderbal district. With an altitude of 1590 meters above sea level, the lake lies within the geographical coordinates of 34°-16 N latitude and 74°-39 E longitude. It is closely connected to the right bank of the Jhelum River by a small channel.[1]
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Location | Waskura Village, Ganderbal District, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
Coordinates | 34.2191143°N 74.6623567°E / 34.2191143; 74.6623567 |
Type | Freshwater lake |
Primary inflows | Springs |
Surface area | 52.7 ha (130 acres) |
Average depth | 6 m (20 ft) |
Surface elevation | 1,583 m (5,194 ft) |
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