Krishansar Lake,Jammu and Kashmir,India

Located just 21 km from Sonamarg and sitting at a height of 3,801 m, Krishansar is one of the most beautiful lakes in Kashmir Valley. Surrounded by dense forest and snowcapped mountains, the reflections make it an astonishing site.

This picturesque lake is adjoining to Vishansar Lake as it’s back are covered with mountains continuing which are densely covered with snows within it lies the Gadsar Pass. The Krishnasar Lake is amidst 115 km northeast of Srinagar and 35 km from Sonamarg.

Krishnasar Lake in Hindi words the lake of Krishna and is home to numerous types of fishes a part of them the amber trout are actual acclaimed one. During the winter this lake is aloof during this season owing to heavy snowfall as the result the Lake remains frozen from the months of December to April.

This beautiful Lake is worth to visit on your Sonmarg trip and the lake is best visited between the months of April to June. 

How to Reach

By Air- The Srinagar airport is 14 km from the city. Jet Airways, Air Deccan, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines, Go Air, Jet Lite and Indian Airlines from Delhi and Mumbai to Srinagar. 

By Rail- Jammu Railway station is the closest rail station which is around 60 km from the fascinating lake.
By Road- Srinagar is linked by the National Highway 1A to the rest of the country. Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation operates comfortable buses from Jammu.

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