Nundkol Lake,Jammu and Kashmir,India

Nundkol Lake is an oligotrophic alpine lake situated in the Kashmir Valley, in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. 

Nundkol Lake lies at the foothills of Mount Haramukh (5,142 metres). Gangbal Lake which is bigger and at higher elevation lies 1.5 km to the north of the lake. Surrounded by the lush green meadows, the banks of the Nundkol Lake serve as the camping site during the summers.

Nundkol Lake is formed from the glacial fall. Nundkol Lake is fed by Gangabal Lake and the melting glaciers of the Mount Haramukh. It gives rise to Wangath Nallah, the major right tributary of the Sindh River.

During the winter, Nundkol Lake freezes and is covered by heavy snow. In the summers, the basin of the lake is surrounded by a sheet of alpine flowers. The geum, blue poppy, potentilla and gentian are relatively common. Hedysarum flowers are found in late spring throughout the area around the lake. Nundkol Lake is stocked with trout among of which is the brown trout. The fishing is permitted to the licensed anglers.

Nundkol Lake can be reached from Srinagar of Srinagar District in Jammu and Kashmir, via a 65 km motorable road which leads through Ganderbal District and Wayil to the Naranag trekking camp. 

How to reach 
By Air- One of the simplest ways of accessing Gangabal Lake is by air. Srinagar International Airport is well connected to the other cities of India via airways.
By Rail- One can also reach Ganderbal via railways. The Jammu Tawi Railway Station acts as a medium of connection between Ganderbal and the other regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
By Road- Ganderbal is well connected to the other places of the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir via roads. Roads are one of the fastest and easiest ways to reach Ganderbal. Taxis and cabs can be hired at nominal rates, as per the seasons.

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